John McGrath – Where is it cheaper to buy than rent?
John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents looks at how the current low interest rates have made many more suburbs across the East Coast cheaper to buy in than rent.
Super-sized property outcomes forecast from Brisbane Olympics - CBRE Report
A spike in office leasing, a significant tourism boost, outperformance in the residential market and an estimated $5.1 billion in sports related capital investment. These are just some of the forecast spinoffs from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics according to a new CBRE report.
The combined capital cities are expected to see a rise in auction activity this week, with 1,860 homes scheduled to go under the hammer, up on the 1,761 auctions held last week.
First home buyers driving WA market recovery as HBAA grants exceed $6 million in 2020-21 financial year - REIWA
REIWA President Damian Collins said it was very pleasing to see that the WA Government had helped more than 3,000 West Australians secure their first home during the 2020-21 financial year.
Regions benefit from exodus from Sydney and Melbourne - HIA
“More than 60,000 people departed Sydney and Melbourne to other parts of the country in the 12 months to March 2021,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
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.
REINSW: Role of real estate reinforced as revenue records tumble
The recent budget highlighted the importance of real estate to the economy however a record-setting end to the financial year has reinforced the point: the property industry is the most important in the state – and it’s more important than it has ever been before, according to the Real Estate...
House prices up in eight regional centres during June quarter - REIWA
REIWA President Damian Collins said this marked the fourth quarter in a row that most regional centres had recorded an increase in median house sale price.