The final cash rate call of the year, an economist predicts another dip for home prices, and APRA holds firm to its serviceability buffer.
Welcome to REB’s weekly round-up of headline stories that are important to both the real estate sector and the state of the Australian property market.
To compile this list, we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matters to you, collating your need-to-know property report from across our site and sister brands. Here are the biggest stories of the week:
After much anticipation, the Reserve Bank of Australia revealed whether 2023 would close with a cash rate hike or hold.
While a dwelling supply shortfall has had the upper hand this year, high interest rates and their lagged impact are now coming to the forefront, according to a lead economist.
The prudential regulator’s decision to uphold the 3 per cent serviceability buffer will continue to challenge borrowers.
Soaring populations, plummeting listings and double-digit rent growth – these five neighbourhoods are feeling the crunch.
Local e-conveyancing providers are “taking several steps to ensure we remain vigilant” in the aftermath of the cyber attack overseas.
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has unveiled an all-female leadership team – a first for the national body.
Legislation has been presented before the Senate that aims to “strengthen and expand Australia’s Digital ID System” and could speed up the loan process.
Long-serving CEO Nick Dowling is set to transition into an executive chairman role for the Jellis Craig group early next year.
