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flag Investor lending surge drives Australia’s housing price rise despite flat major city prices.

flag Lending to property investors has increased 8.9% over the past year, surpassing owner-occupier lending at 6.1%, which is contributing to Australia's growing interest rate pressure. flag Strong investor demand drove a 0.8% increase in national home values in February, despite flat prices in Sydney and Melbourne. flag Due to increased competition for entry-level homes brought on by record mortgage activity among investors—up 25% since rate cuts in 2024—prices have risen. flag Economists contend that earlier APRA reforms could have avoided the need for rate increases, but the Reserve Bank points to investor-driven credit growth as a major inflationary driver. flag There is little effect from a new 20% cap on high-leverage lending. flag Amid worries about tax breaks like the 50% capital-gains discount that favor investors, cities like Perth and Brisbane saw price increases of 2.3% and 1.6%, respectively.

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