Brett Warren , National Director – Metropole Group
With Australia’s unemployment rate nudging up to 4.3% and full-time employment slipping, the economic pulse is shifting – and that might just open the door to interest rate cuts in the not-so-distant future.
The latest ABS data shows hours worked dropped and underutilisation ticked up. For the RBA, that’s a signal the job market is cooling.
If this trend continues, the Reserve Bank may have little choice but to ease the cash rate again to support employment and growth. And for homebuyers and investors, that’s where opportunity begins.
Lower interest rates don’t just reduce borrowing costs – they reignite confidence. For first-home buyers sitting on the sidelines, this could be a chance to finally enter the market with more manageable repayments.
For seasoned investors, it’s a chance to leverage cheaper finance and position strategically before prices heat up again.
At Metropole, we see these economic cycles not as hurdles, but as cues for smart moves because property remains a long-term game.
When full-time hours dip and unemployment edges up, it can cause short-term hesitation in the market. But for those with a clear plan and long-term vision, this environment is ripe with potential.
If you’re wondering whether now’s a good time to act, it depends on your goals, your strategy, and your ability to play the long game.
One thing’s for sure, though, the next wave of opportunity is forming right now for those that are ready to take action.
