Affordability squeezed again
Further contraction in the residential construction pipeline will make it harder for many to get into the property market.
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City sets pace on listings, price
Sydney’s housing market is leading the way out of the doldrums with price growth and volumes on the up, according to REA.
Demand ‘to buoy outer suburbs’
Developers are confident that improving demand for established housing stock will ripple out to the outer suburbs.
Fears over townhouse, unit ban
Brisbane City Council’s plan to ban townhouses and apartments in the city’s suburbs could spook developers, property bodies fear.
First-home buyers back in market
Greater affordability and a lift in first-home buyer activity has spurred a 38 per cent leap in the level of inquiry at Mirvac.
Rent boom drives investors
Residential property investors have enjoyed unprecedented levels of positive returns as rental yields outpace mortgage rates.
More funding for social housing
The government’s bond aggregator has unveiled a second round of funding for community housing providers valued at $315m.
Goodman avoids second pay strike
Goodman has avoided a second consecutive strike against its pay practices, but investors remain unhappy with incentive structures.
REA backs rising home sales
Rising house prices and looser credit conditions are expected to drive a pick-up in residential sales next year.
HSBC sees home prices gaining faster
HSBC economists boost house price forecasts on lending changes and improved confidence.
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