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Nov 23, 2020

Where first home buyers want to live in 2020

New research from Westpac shows that COVID-19 is continuing to shape Australian home ownership goals, with the number of first home buyers looking to enter the property market in the next five years doubling from 7 per cent before the pandemic to 16 per cent.

Nov 18, 2020

Reduction in loan deferrals defies doom and gloom forecast: REIA

New figures from the Australian Banking Association showing that the number of deferred loans has fallen below 300,000 is positive news for property markets, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

Nov 4, 2020

New home deposit guarantee will help first home buyers: HIA

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the news that banks will start accepting loan applications for the New Home Guarantee under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

Oct 19, 2020

John McGrath – Spring market confidence defies pandemic

We are seeing renewed confidence in the market this Spring, with consistently healthy national weekend clearance rates of 60-65%, more new listings coming online, higher sales volumes compared to Spring last year and price growth in six out of eight capital cities in September, says McGrath...

Sep 9, 2020

The Economy

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Housing Finance for July still on a roller-coaster ride: REIA

The latest ABS report shows historic falls in the value of home loans in May is followed by historical growth for the second month in a row, according to Adrian Kelly, president, REIA.

Jul 9, 2020

The Economy

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REIA applauds extension of banks' repayment deferral period

REIA welcomes the decision by the Australian Banking Association to extend the loan repayment deferral period for another four months.

Apr 27, 2020

John McGrath – First home buying during Covid-19

John McGrath, founder of McGrath Estate Agents encourages first home buyers to continue their property search.

Mar 29, 2020

REIA said Prime Minister is ignoring agent in tenancy agreement

The Prime Minister wants tenants and landlords to talk and agree, but the REIA says the main component of that relationship is the real estate agent and they need an income.