Razor thin vacancy rates keep Queenslanders living on the edge - REIQ
Vacancy rates have edged up slightly across Queensland according to data released today from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), but the peak body warns that the broader outlook remains concerning says REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella.
John McGrath – Who is the typical Australian landlord?
Investors are back full force in the property market, with the latest lending data showing 37.1% of new home loans by value went to investors in May, says John McGrath, McGrath Estate Agents CEO.
Bendigo Bank intercepts payment redirection scam, saving small business $900k
Bendigo Bank is helping small and medium-sized businesses across the country prevent and spot scams, sharing the story of a Victorian construction company that almost lost $938,600 in a false billing scam last month.
“Various segments of the housing market are increasingly active, with lending to first-home buyers, owner occupiers, and investors increasing in the first half of 2024,” stated HIA Economist, Maurice Tapang.
Affordability crisis deepens as new loans drop - REIA
Ms. Leanne Pilkington, President of REIA, remarked that despite lending rates remaining higher than a year ago, Australians are encountering difficulties, evident in the recent May statistics showing declines across various sectors.
First Time Buyers urges to utilise Home Guarantee Scheme - REIA
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has today encouraged prospective buyers to utilise the 50,000 new places for eligible home buyers under the Australian Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) from 1 July 2024 says REIA President Leanne Pilkington.
