Property market set for sustained, solid growth says Macquarie
Blog “Dwelling prices are set for a period of sustained, solid growth” says Macquarie. Macquarie forecasts national housing prices will rise by a further six percent to seven percent by the end of 2020, building on the strong momentum in the market at the end of...
Coronavirus takes hold of stocks, oil and will push interest rates lower
Blog At the time of writing, the coronavirus was gripping world stock markets as analysts and fund managers come to terms with this shock to economic growth. There are two scenarios in play 1) contain and 2) outbreak. Both are realistic possibilities. Clearly they...
Markets are almost unanimous on prospects for 2020
Blog Many commentators are still talking about anaemic growth in 2020 with a focus on low wage growth in Australia and our technical recession in 2019. In fact some economists think a recession is still a one in three chance. While most think economic growth in 2020...
Property Predictions For 2020 And Beyond
Blog Some experts are forecasting doom and gloom for our property markets in 2020, while others expect moderate growth, and a few are even predicting booms. Property market analyst John Lindeman gives us his take on what lies ahead for our housing markets. Past...
Property market breaks new ground
Blog Building approvals by value and number of units are now in positive territory for NSW and heading towards positive territory for the nation. This is further evidence that supports this property cycle is shifting towards sustainable growth, not just a technical...
Surprise: Growth on the up for 2020
Blog Growth to accelerate in 2020 due to reductions in interest rates worldwide and a resumption of global trade after the US/China standoff is resolved in Q1. The effects of easy monetary policy should trickle down to the global economy soon. Typically, there is a...
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
Blog The Morrison government has pledged $500m to support first-home buyers by lowering the required deposit needed to take out a home loan. Under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS), first-time buyers who are struggling to reach the 20 percent deposit...
Less than 50% of insurers consider climate-change material
Blog Australia is currently experiencing one of the most devastating waves of bushfire activity on record. With approximately 200 fires currently burning, some 5 million hectares destroyed, and 20 lives lost to date. According to information from the Insurance Council...