Buying a property

Louis Christopher from SQM Research tells us that listings around Australia have increased.  So what is behind that? Why are they increasing?  It certainly has nothing to do with increased consumer confidence. Transcripts: Kevin:  Louis Christopher from SQM Research tells us that listings around Australia have increased,...

Kelvin Davidson explains what is driving many property purchasers out of Auckland and where they are headed. Transcripts: Kevin:  Looking at the New Zealand market now, and we've heard for some time about the phenomenal growth in Auckland. So much so now, that the total return is...

The CoreLogic hedonic home value index results released today reveal that the pace of declining property values has eased relative to the past four months. However, CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless says that the market downturn has become geographically more widespread, with housing values...

Property prices across the nation haven’t hit rock bottom yet with further dips predicted, according to Finder Insights manager Graham Cooke.   He believes prices in our major capitals are in for a shake-up.  He tells us how big that is likely to be. Transcripts: Kevin:  According to...

More Australians are appreciating better lifestyles in locations outside of capital city areas.  Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia say with property prices cooling in several major city markets, downsizers particularly are seeing the appeal of regional property locations.  Cash up and move on...

First-home buyers have always been a vital cog in the health of any property market, however, claims they are currently struggling to get on the ladder are not supported by official statistics, according to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia.  PIPA’s chair Peter Koulizos tells...