From The Gault Vault

Month: March 2022

3 capital cities strike monthly drop in house prices

Demand appears to be waning as interest rates, particularly fixed ones, have already started rising.... Read More

Are the Budget’s plans for housing affordability enough?

Some experts believe the federal government missed some opportunities to address other pertinent issues in the market.... Read More

Regional demand set to intensify with new housing boost

Properties in some regional areas have already seen their days on market decline since the pandemic started.... Read More

Yield-hungry investors flock Darwin’s housing market

More than half of investor inquiries in Darwin are from interstate-based buyers.... Read More

Weather events, climate change become top concern for home buyers, owners

A study found that $25bn worth of residential properties are exposed to rising coastal risks.... Read More

ACT landlords may soon have to provide references to tenants, but is that a step too far?

Experts believe it would be better for the government to address other relevant long-standing issues concerning renters, including rent increases.... Read More

Policies to nix stamp duty, allow super access needed to boost affordability

These are just among the several recommendations outlined in the recently released report from the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue.... Read More

Revealed: 20 most undersupplied housing markets

Buyers in these markets are in desperate need for more options as supply remains tight.... Read More

Rental stress intensifies in three biggest states

The increasing number of renters in stress should compel the federal government to prioritise social housing in the upcoming budget, an expert says.... Read More

WA urged to roll out stamp duty relief to seniors, first-home buyers

Smaller targeted reforms to stamp duty will help alleviate the pressure on the state’s housing market.... Read More