Whilst some of the details of the 2008 Federal Budget are still to be fleshed out it seems that the overall impact for investors will continue following the current trend. Growing demand for housing, short supply and increasing migration are all factors that will all put pressure on both rents and house prices. Read More...

The news of an interest rate rise may have a slowing affect on investor sentiment this week but most will be waiting for the outcome of the Federal Election before making any decisions. The latest interest rate rise, concerns of an international credit squeeze and the upcoming Federal Election will cause investors to think hard before entering into new property transactions over the next month or so. Read More...

The Reserve bank Board decision to increase interest rates and other .25 % yesterday will slow an already fragile property market in NSW.

The NSW market has been in the doldrums since the introduction of the “Exit Tax” in 2004. Subsequent interest rate rises continue to have a dampening effect on the property market in NSW. Available stock is already at historically low levels and accommodation is at crisis levels, which has led to significant rent increases.

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Thursday, March 29, 2007: The Property Investors Association of Australia PIAA says inflated prices and a lack of quality stock have contributed to the findings in the latest Ashe Morgan Winthrop Survey.

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