Operation Anti Spruik In The Illawarra!

Property in the Illawarra, south of Sydney saw a significant run up in prices through COVID. However, prices are now potentially on the slide as illustrated by recent examples from the listings sites. We discuss some examples, courtesy of research by Cookie Boy, and add in data from our core models to show how mortgage … Continue reading “Operation Anti Spruik In The Illawarra!”

Operation Anti-spruik Episode 5: Western Australia!

More analysis of recent price changes for property – this time in the West, and again strong correlation with high levels of mortgage stress. Thanks for Cookie Boy for doing the research. We focused on more affordable houses, and spruikers note, prices are down. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Homing In On Price Falls, With More To Come…

The latest figures from CoreLogic show prices for homes are easing, and in some places falling. We look at the data, in the light of pressures on households, and rising stress as reported in our latest surveys. And we consider the future trajectory, sheeting the shape of price changes and wealth directly at the door … Continue reading “Homing In On Price Falls, With More To Come…”

Operation Anti-Spruik Part 2

More detailed examination of home price movements, using data from Cookie Boy and DFA modelling. There is mounting evidence of significant price reductions, and some common threads relating to mortgage stress and scenarios. Let us know if there are specific areas you would like us to research in future shows.. Go to the Walk The … Continue reading “Operation Anti-Spruik Part 2”

No Mercy for the Debt Sheep sent to the Slaughter

Yesterday, the RBA raised its official cash rate by 0.5% to now sit at 0.85%. This increase was above market expectations and was the RBA has signalled that more rate rises are coming. This is particularly so given that the RBA has signalled that inflation is expected to go higher, not lower in the coming … Continue reading “No Mercy for the Debt Sheep sent to the Slaughter”

Why Regional Home Buyers Are Getting Crushed!

Labor has announced a Regional First Home Buyer Support Scheme, which to me is entirely political in nature, and further exacerbates the housing affordability issues we have been discussing. Meantime we discuss our data on rising mortgage stress in the regions, and why this is occurring. https://alp.org.au/policies/regional-first-home-buyer-support-scheme Go to the Walk The World Universe at … Continue reading “Why Regional Home Buyers Are Getting Crushed!”

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!!

The latest from our property insider, as we consider the real story behind the flooding, risks when buying older property, mortgage stress, and the latest from China. The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!!

The latest from our property insider, as we consider the real story behind the flooding, risks when buying older property, mortgage stress, and the latest from China. The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

CBA, The “S” Word, And Why They Want Slow Rates Rises…

Today we look at the CBA’s outlook on interest rates, and mortgage stress, as well as the latest from New Zealand on home price and sales growth as both slow. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Today’s post is brought to you by Ribbon Property Consultants. If you are buying your home … Continue reading “CBA, The “S” Word, And Why They Want Slow Rates Rises…”

Data Analytics & How It Can Help You Make Better Property Decisions (with Martin North)

Headlines dominating the property news always use two powerful words to grab the market’s attention: BOOM and DOOM. But how can you see through the data and make better property decisions based on it? Today, we have data guy and host of Walk the World Martin North to talk about the world of data analytics … Continue reading “Data Analytics & How It Can Help You Make Better Property Decisions (with Martin North)”