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Thinking about purchasing your own home this year? How exciting! The dream of homeownership is facing some new challenges, especially for those in their twenties. Recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows the rate of young adults owning a home dropped from 50% in 1971 to only 36% in the latest […]

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the end of the year, and what a year it’s been in the property world! Let’s take a look at some of the highs and lows of 2023, and what we can expect to see in 2024. Looking back on 2023 Interest rates climbed and then plateaued From […]

From May 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began one of the most aggressive monetary tightening periods in Australian history as it tried to curb soaring inflation. But with several months of cash rate pauses by the RBA, many believe the tide may have turned. So, now the question on everyone’s lips is: when […]

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is facing a major overhaul following an independent review. What does it mean for interest rates and for Australian mortgage holders? We dive into all your questions in this article. Why was there a review? Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the review in July 2022 – the first review of […]

so is the Property market! Property volumes are continuing to surge, with plenty of new listings going up in areas previously affected by lockdowns such as Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.Meanwhile, Australian property values are seeing a slowdown in the monthly rate of growth – welcome news for those shopping for a home or investment property. […]

Most firms have set up a war room to triage their immediate response to the crisis. But the lack of visibility around future demand complicates efforts to restart stalled portfolio companies…