RBA Expected To Keep Firing Blanks In Battle For Economy
In the war against a sluggish economy and suppressed inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s solitary weapon appears to have run out of ammunition. Interest rate cuts are no longer hitting
The January 1 property and super changes that you need to know
First home buyers The $500 million First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is set to come into effect January 1, supporting up to 10,000 loans on a first in, best dressed basis. The
The house of the future: what your home will look like in 10 years
Our homes and neighbourhoods are evolving rapidly, driven by technology, shifting demographics and changing lifestyles. Here's what we can expect from housing in 2020 and beyond. The rise of higher density
Are tiny houses the answer to the housing affordability problem?
The tiny house movement is booming, spurred on by lifestyle shows and social media. Stylish micro homes offer an escapist fantasy of decluttering your life and simplifying what you need, along
Multi Generations The New Norm
Increasingly, several generations of Australian families are living together under the same roof. Social demographer Mark McCrindle says there are several reasons for the lifestyle choice. "Younger generations are either leaving
Older Aussies Apply For FHB Grant
Many of those applying for the Federal Government’s new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme are single and aged over 35.New figures from the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation
First RBA Interest Rate Announcement – February 2020
At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.75 per cent. The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable. There have been signs that the slowdown in
Sales Momentum Moves Into 2020
Spring proved to be a busy season with more homes being auctioned in the last Quarter of 2019 than the previous three. Expectations from both property analysts CoreLogic and SQM
Sydney and Melbourne house value growth surge continues, but units slow: CoreLogic
House value growth in Sydney and Melbourne are showing no signs of slowing down, CoreLogic's latest monthly Home Value Index shows. Sydney houses (+1.5%) just edged Melbourne again (+1.4). January was