Sebastian Holloman

2 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Adrian Suljanovic |Sebastian Holloman

Rents have surged by 14.2 per cent over the past two years, more than double the overall inflation rate of 6.6 per cent, according to new analysis from Money.com.au. This includes a 7.3 per cent rise in 2023, followed by a further 6.4 per cent increase in 2024. The 14.2 per cent figure reflects the compounding effect of consecutive annual increases.

2 weeks ago | brokerdaily.au | Sebastian Holloman |Adrian Suljanovic

CoreLogic’s ‘Monthly Housing Chart Pack’ for April has revealed that national housing values surged 39.1 per cent over the past five years in Australia’s market, adding approximately $230,000 to the median dwelling value. Over the latest rolling quarter, national home values rose 0.7 per cent, with the capital cities up 0.5 per cent and the regional markets up 1.4 per cent.

2 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer |Sebastian Holloman

According to the PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey 2024, about 65 per cent of Australian investors have been experiencing negative cash flow in their portfolio, an 8 per cent increase from the year before. Overall, 67 per cent of investors with one property, 72 per cent of those with two properties, and 66 per cent of investors owning three properties reported experiencing negative cash flow.

3 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Jack Campbell |Sebastian Holloman

The current serviceability buffer of 3 per cent was introduced when rates were at record lows of 0.1 per cent. The Coalition said with rates at 4.1 per cent, the buffer is far too high. Now, Sukkar said a Coalition government would reduce the buffer to 2.5 per cent. APRA increased the serviceability buffer from 2.5 per cent to 3 per cent in 2021. “We will make it clear that APRA must consider the impact of its rules on access to housing – particularly for first-home buyers,” said the statement.

1 month ago | smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer |Liv Adams |Sebastian Holloman |Liam Garman

25 MAR 2025 By Emilie Lauer, Liv Adams, Sebastian Holloman, Liam Garman 8 min read Investor Strategy With Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiling the 2025–26 federal budget ahead of this year’s election, housing and property will remain at the heart of Australia’s political and economic agenda.