Category Archives: Housing Affordability
Housing Finance Lifts
Housing finance picked up in November, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In seasonally adjusted terms, the number of commitments for owner occupied housing finance rose 1.4 per cent in November 2011. In trend … Continue reading
First Home buyers to lead the way in 2012
First time buyers are expected to be the major players in the property market this year, according to a nationwide poll of mortgage brokers. The Loan Market poll of 252 of its brokers found that 36% of respondents expected first … Continue reading
Year off to positive start for residential real estate with dwelling approvals up
Century 21, the largest real estate organisation in the Asia Pacific region, believes that the uplift in dwelling approvals recorded in November 2011 is welcome news for the Australian property market leading into 2012. “According to data released by the … Continue reading
Mortgage arrears continue fall
Mortgage arrears have fallen for the second consecutive quarter, a welcome indication that Australia’s property market is remaining solid amid global financial turmoil, but there’s some even more good news. According to the latest Fitch Ratings Dinkum Index for the … Continue reading
Port Douglas Auctions – Saturday 17th of December 2011
Century 21 Port Douglas Real Estate are proud to present, five quality Port Douglas properties for Auction, tomorrow Saturday the 17th of December 2011. This may be you last opportunity to purchase a piece of paradise prior to Christmas and … Continue reading
October Sees Home Loan Levels Increase
Century 21, the largest real estate organisation in the Asia Pacific region, believes that the moderate improvement seen in mortgage lending over October 2011 could be indicative of strengthening in the Australian residential property market. “Housing finance data released by … Continue reading
RBA Cut Interest Rates Again In December
RBA reduces interest rates again in December Last month we saw a 25 base point reduction in rates and this month we get another early Christmas gift of 25 base points. Last month all major lenders passed on the full … Continue reading
Market Conditions Attractive For Real Estate Purchases Before Christmas
MARKET CONDITIONS ATTRACTIVE FOR REAL ESTATE PURCHASES BEFORE CHRISTMAS Century 21, the largest real estate organisation in the Asia Pacific region, believes that there are strong opportunities in many areas of the national residential housing market for prospective … Continue reading
Report indentifies possible reforms to achieve housing solutions
There has been no shortage of attention paid to the continued residential housing supply and affordability concerns shared by many Australians over the past year. To this end, the independent body, the Grattan Institute, recently released a report that proposes … Continue reading
We love our castles—Australian homes remain the biggest globally
The great Australian dream of home ownership is constantly evolving. Both our houses and lot sizes are generally decreasing in size, with kitchens growing in importance and outdoor living becoming more prominent for many. We’ve also seen … Continue reading
