New home sales rise in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and WA, but market has not yet bottomed out, says HIA
The Housing Industry Association's New Home Sales report has shown a quarterly increase in the number of new home sales, although the figure remains well below what it was at the same time last year.
New report outlines impact of mortgage debt on older Australians
A new report from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has highlighted the implications of older Australians carrying mortgage debt into retirement.
The Housing Industry Association has released its quarterly economic and industry outlook report, revealing a "convergence of conditions" in the building industry.
More Australians seeking space this spring: research
New research from Westpac has shown the proportion of Australians considering upsizing has nearly doubled since last year, while more than half are feeling more confident about the state of the property market.
Housing market could help balance out future risks for economy: RBA
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Guy Debelle has identified positive change within Australia's housing market as a potential offset for future risks to the country's economy.
CoreLogic Mapping the Market Report indicates decline in affordable housing "much less severe"
CoreLogic head of research Cameron Kusher said the geographical context of the housing market provides a relevant perspective on the performance of the housing market and the spatial distribution of housing values.
Why winter selling is still a worthwhile option 20 years later
Queensland Auction Services auctioneer Michael Vettoretto believes an article he wrote more than 20 years ago about winter's impact on the New Zealand property market still has relevance today.
When prices are low first home buyers, and even second home buyers, will find they get better value and their money will go a lot further than it would have 12 months ago.
