First home buyers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are set to benefit from a major shake-up to federal housing policy, with expanded access to the 5% deposit scheme arriving three months ahead of schedule. From October, the federal government’s expanded First Home Buyer Guarantee will kick in, allowing eligible buyers to purchase a property withRead More
There’s a quiet but powerful shift happening in the property market and it’s good news for both investors and homebuyers. According to the latest ABS lending indicators, investor activity rose 3.5% in the June quarter, marking a strong rebound after two consecutive dips. While annual growth has softened, the volume of new investment loans remainsRead More
If you’ve been feeling priced out of Sydney’s property market, here’s some refreshing news: there are still pockets of value hiding in plain sight. According to a recent analysis by SuburbData, a number of suburbs across the city are currently undervalued compared to their neighbours – meaning they could be primed for growth. These areRead More
There’s good news on the housing front – investors are returning to the market, and they’re helping drive the kind of supply Australia urgently needs. With population growth surging and demand for homes rising, this renewed investor activity couldn’t come at a better time. According to the latest ABS Lending Indicators, investors accounted for aRead More
This week’s Economic Reform Roundtable in Canberra has sparked some bold ideas, but not all of them are in the best interests of everyday Australians. One proposal from union representatives was to scrap negative gearing and reduce Capital Gains Tax concessions. It’s a familiar tune, but let’s not forget what happened the last time thisRead More
