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Market players continue to weigh in on what the year ahead will look like in Australia's housing market. With so many different variables – rate cuts, inflation, rising housing prices, a housing shortage, an election year and continued geopolitical tensions abroad — comes uncertainty, and differing opinions.

In Herron Todd White’s Month in Review for December 2024, Kevin Brogan (pictured above), national director, reflects on the energetic start to the residential property market post-summer. With mortgage security valuation volumes increasing by approximately 20% in …

The new year is here. With that comes a new outlook. Many are anticipating the next 12 months will bring gains, while others are cautious of potential headwinds. Between talks of cash cuts, inflation, rising housing prices, a housing shortage, an …

Diverging performances across cities. Price trends vary significantly across regions. Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide continue to see double-digit annual growth, while Sydney’s growth is stalling and Melbourne faces modest declines.

Outlook for housing. Looking ahead, housing prices are forecast to rise by 7.3% in 2024, with the pace of growth slowing to 5.5% in 2025. However, regional differences will continue to be a factor, with cities like Perth and Adelaide expected to see stronger growth than Melbourne and Hobart.

The significant increase – up 4.5% compared to Q1 2023 and a substantial 22% jump from Q1 2020 – underscores the value proposition brokers offer borrowers.

2024年9月9日 · During the June 2024 quarter, mortgage brokers wrote 73.7% of all new home loans, the second highest result on record just below the March quarter figure of 74.1%.

6. Continuous innovation and community engagement. Australian Broker remains dedicated to continuous improvement, with plans to add new features and content based on user feedback. The company will maintain its regular daily EDM service over the new year, delivering the latest news and updates about lenders, aggregators, brokers, and loans directly to our readers.