Possibly as a result of the introduction of the new first home owners scheme, there seems to be a slightly greater focus on ‘affordability’ at the moment, though the relativity of the term is also noted

After the east coast bushfire disaster of the last few months, people are focussing more strongly on environmental concerns, including how well built (or otherwise) their homes are.

The Federal Government’s new First Home Buyers Scheme launches first of Jan, 2020. Will you be part of the rush, or will you stand by for another year when prices are undoubtedly higher? FOMO beware!

The upturn in housing values seems to be solidifying. After recent changes by the RBA and APRA, confidence seems to have returned to the market with the busiest week of the year at the end of November

Another month of upturn and it seems the memory of the last 18 months is fading – to be put behind us as another cycle of the property market rollercoaster… or is it?

A solid upturn this month has commentators concerned that a too fast recovery may unbalance the economy in other ways. Several stories on sustainable housing practices also cropped up.

After a year and a half of declining dwelling values, in the second month of an upturn, commentators have already started using the word ‘boom’ to describe the evolving state of the property market. Too soon?

Sydney housing values double their value increase this month, and the construction industry thrashes out new regulations around accountability and flammable cladding.

This month housing values in Sydney poke into positive territory for the first time in 2 years, and insurers are on the cusp of bringing construction to its knees… it’s all happening!

The first real sign that the downturn might be over occurred this month. There is still some way before prices start to increase again, but definitely a step in the right direction