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Dec 3, 2021

ABS report Investors are back in force as new loan commitments rise - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Adrian Kelly said that it was positive news to see the return of mum and dad investors who have been particularly active in Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales.

Nov 9, 2021

CommBank launches CommBank HSI Index - new Household Spending Intentions Index

"We are incredibly proud to launch one of the most reliable leading indicators of Australian household consumption, one that’s backed by Commonwealth Bank’s world-class data and insights,” said Andrew Hinchliff, Group Executive of Institutional Banking and Markets.

Nov 5, 2021

REIA delivers a three point plan to tackle big picture housing supply and affordability issues

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has made the case for tax and supply reform through a simple three point plan to the Standing Committee on Taxation and Revenue.

Nov 1, 2021

Affordability remains key issue as investors flock to COVID-free states - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Adrian Kelly said new loan commitments to owner occupiers fell while investors increased their interest in zero COVID states.

Oct 27, 2021

CPI edging towards RBA target

ABS figures released today show that the All Groups CPI, increased by 0.8 per cent in the September quarter and by 3.0 per cent for the year.

Oct 7, 2021

RE/MAX Australia financial arm named Queensland brokerage of the year

Pivotal Financial, the finance arm for RE/MAX Australia named Brokerage of the year at Connective Excellence Awards for QLD. “This is a huge achievement four years into our new brand and business,” said Pivotal Financial General Manager, Matthew Andrews.

Sep 22, 2021

Less than 10 weeks of listings remaining in WA’s property market

As vaccination has become the national health priority with most of the country living under some form of lockdown, WA has weathered the pandemic well recording a budget surplus of $5.6billion and positive economic activity resulting in a positive but cautious residential property market.

Aug 4, 2021

New housing loan commitments starting to wane - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Adrian Kelly said the latest ABS figures show that while Australia’s property market remains strong, it is starting to settle down as economic concerns about lockdowns impact on economic sentiment.

Jul 19, 2021

John McGrath – Investors replacing first home buyers

Investor activity across Australia has soared in recent months, with the highest amount borrowed to buy investment properties since mid-2015, however, John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents cautions investors not to overextend for fear of missing out.

Jul 15, 2021

Mortgage serviceability cheaper than renting on over a third of Australian properties - CoreLogic

CoreLogic analysis suggests servicing a mortgage is now cheaper than paying rent on 36.2% of Australian properties, which is higher than the pre-COVID proportion of 33.9% reported in February last year.