Great Australian dream still alive, just different
The average age of the Australian first-home buyer has remained remarkably consistent at around 32 years, according to the new CommBank Connected Future Report.
Chief Scientist Alan Finkel's review of Australia’s energy market is "compulsory reading", says Ken Morrison, chief executive of the Property Council of Australia.
First-home buyers remain out in the cold, despite affordability improvements
The number of first-home buyers in Australia declined 11.2% over the March quarter, according to latest Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report.
Federal Budget initiatives go some way towards helping first-homebuyers, but a coordinated approach is key to making a real impact, says CoreLogic CEO Lisa Claes.
“A decline in housing investment and a decline in exports were the major factors contributing to the relatively subdued growth in the economy this quarter," says Shane Garrett, senior economist with the HIA.
Since the kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, quality kitchen appliances can dramatically increase the appeal, and value, of a property.