Investors to wait and watch
It would seem all the stars are aligned: low rates, population growth, low vacancy rates, strong rents and a shortage of housing in most capitals.
Since late 2008, the number of loans to first home buyers has substantially outweighed those to existing owner-occupiers and investors as first-time buyers rush to take advantage of the increased government [...]
House price rise bucks global trend
The value of Australian homes increased in the first quarter, bucking a global trend downwards, according to a report recently issued.
House and flat prices in Australia increased in value by 1.6% in the first three months of the year, according to RP Data-Rismark, helped by a scarcity of supply, lower interest rates and incentives to [...]