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2 天之前 · Recent data released by the Reserve Bank (RBA) indicated a significant acceleration in both business and home lending, challenging earlier predictions by economists of a potential slowdown. As of the end of December, business credit growth reached 8.9%, marking the highest rate since May 2023 and ...

Market players continue to weigh in on what the year ahead will look like in Australia's housing market. With so many different variables – rate cuts, inflation, rising housing prices, a housing shortage, an election year and continued geopolitical tensions abroad — comes uncertainty, and differing opinions.

The new year is here. With that comes a new outlook. Many are anticipating the next 12 months will bring gains, while others are cautious of potential headwinds. Between talks of cash cuts, inflation, rising housing prices, a housing shortage, an …

In Herron Todd White’s Month in Review for December 2024, Kevin Brogan (pictured above), national director, reflects on the energetic start to the residential property market post-summer. With mortgage security valuation volumes increasing by approximately 20% in …

Outlook for housing. Looking ahead, housing prices are forecast to rise by 7.3% in 2024, with the pace of growth slowing to 5.5% in 2025. However, regional differences will continue to be a factor, with cities like Perth and Adelaide expected to see stronger growth than Melbourne and Hobart.

Diverging performances across cities. Price trends vary significantly across regions. Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide continue to see double-digit annual growth, while Sydney’s growth is stalling and Melbourne faces modest declines.

House prices in Australia are expected to see a modest increase this year despite a persistent property shortage and rising mortgage costs, according to a survey conducted by The Australian Financial Review involving 30 economists.

The Australian housing market is cooling as 2024 ends, with the median price at $898,745—up 7.7% annually but slowing to 0.4% monthly growth, Ray White reported.