Housing Industry Association reports surge in first home buyers
First home buyers are continuing to take advantage of a less competitive environment and more affordable house prices, according to the Housing Industry Association
Rental affordability improved during the June 2019 quarter to the lowest proportion of income required to meet rent payments since June 2008, according to research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia.
The seasonal impact of Spring may already be starting to show in the national auction market, with the latest results from CoreLogic indicating a rise in volume for the combined capital cities in the week finishing September 1.
National dwelling values increase for the first time since October 2017
The CoreLogic August Home Value Index results showed the recovery in housing values accelerated in August 2019 with national dwelling values increasing by 0.8 per cent over the month
Retirees found to be the most satisfied apartment dwellers
New research from the Western Australian Apartment Advocacy has shown the state's retirees have the highest satisfaction levels when it comes to apartments.
New home sales rise in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and WA, but market has not yet bottomed out, says HIA
The Housing Industry Association's New Home Sales report has shown a quarterly increase in the number of new home sales, although the figure remains well below what it was at the same time last year.
Clearance rates reach new heights in latest auction results
Buyers continue to be out in force during the final weeks of winter, with the latest preliminary results from CoreLogic indicating the capital city clearance rate for the week ending August 25 could surpass the previous week's mark.