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PRD’s latest findings reveal every real estate market around Australia is in its own gear speed. Many markets saw a price recovery due to a stable cash rate since November 2023. However, economic conditions and the ‘cost-of-living crisis’ have dampened savings, and a stable cash rate has created “sticky” buyers (those who are in the market but not…

From the Desk of the Chief Economist

The PRD Affordable and Liveable Property Guides 1st Half 2024 are available for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. These guides provide valuable insights into property trends and how current economic conditions (including higher interest rates) have impacted the market, as well as future developments for 2024. For those looking for more affo…

As of the December quarter of 2023, housing affordability in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory have been all at their lowest in 20 years. In the past 12 months (to the December quarter of 2023), the weighted average capital city Australian median house price grew by 5.3% to $$1,005,242, maki…