Interest rate cuts spark bidding wars and price surges, with Rodney McLoughlin noting this may be buyers’ last window before affordability tightens.
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With the Reserve Bank tipped to cut interest rates again this month, a new wave of property market momentum may be just around the corner. Analysts suggest that even a 1% drop in the cash rate could boost borrowing power by over $100,000 for dual-income households earning $200,000 annually. This comes after February’s surprise rate cut — the first in over four years — which sparked a noticeable...
The Australian property market rebounds after a rate cut, but Rodney McLoughlin highlights why affordability may limit further gains.
Optimism Grows as Rate Cuts LoomNational Australia Bank CEO Andrew Irvine has struck an optimistic tone for the Australian economy, predicting a sharp drop in interest rates to 2.6% by early 2026. He expects the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to begin cutting rates this month, starting with a bold 50 basis point move. If this happens, households could start to feel real financial relief, with each rate...
Australian home values have risen for the third consecutive month, according to the latest data from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic). April saw a modest national increase of 0.3%, pushing the property index to a record high. Despite these gains, affordability issues and uncertain consumer sentiment continue to influence the market. Post-Election Expectations Experts like REA Group’s Anne Flaherty...
Choosing the right moment to sell your home can be the difference between a strong result and a disappointing outcome. While personal circumstances often drive the decision to list, those with the flexibility to time their move strategically can benefit from reading the subtle — and not-so-subtle — signals the market sends. Selling When Others Aren’t One of the most reliable indicators that it...
There's a common saying in real estate circles that property prices in Sydney double every 10 years. But is this actually true, or just an oversimplification? Let's examine this theory using two contrasting suburbs: Bellevue Hill, a prestigious area in Sydney's eastern suburbs, and Blacktown, a rapidly developing area in Sydney's west. Bellevue Hill: A Tale of Two Decades 2005 to 2015: Bellevue...
Buyer hesitation is starting to show in Sydney’s auction market, as the upcoming federal election casts a shadow over property confidence. Over the weekend, agents reported mixed results across auction campaigns, with competition easing in many areas. Historically, election periods create a “wait and see” mentality among buyers. As auctioneer Edward Pena noted, people tend to pause on major...
In a market filled with data, trends, and personal opinions, it’s easy to forget a simple truth: the true value of any property is what someone is willing to pay for it. That may sound obvious, but as many vendors and buyers discover, sentimentality, renovations, or perceived worth often don’t align with the final sale price.The Buyer Sets the PriceDespite countless variables like home size, land area,...
Rodney McLoughlin explains how Sydney’s housing market is grappling with supply shortfalls, rising demand, and regulatory hurdles, creating affordability challenges for buyers and investors.