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Interest rates pause: implications for Spring property market

Interest rates on hold offer buyers a chance to prepare for a competitive spring property market

Published

2 months ago

July 23, 2025

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Interest rates on hold offer buyers a chance to prepare for a competitive spring property market.

In Short:
– Stable interest rates may benefit buyers in preparing for the spring property market.
– First home buyers’ participation is up, while upper market activity remains cautious.

With interest rates remaining stable, the upcoming spring selling season raises questions about the property market. According to The Guardian, buyers and sellers should prepare as market dynamics shift.

This interest rate pause could benefit buyers, allowing them time to secure financing and explore properties. Dion Besser founder of Besser+co emphasises that buyers who prepare now will be ready to act if interest rates decrease.

Auction activity indicates a strong market, with clearance rates remaining high despite a seasonal slowdown. Recent weeks have shown clearance rates above 70%, signalling robust demand. Besser expects that a potential rate decrease could encourage more properties to enter the market, benefitting both buyers and sellers.

Market Segments

First home buyers are particularly active, with participation tripling compared to last year. The upper market segments see steady but cautious movements. Sellers are advised to prepare their homes in advance, ensuring they are primed for the peak selling season in spring.

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Victoria’s housing crisis demands urgent government reforms

Victoria’s housing crisis deepens as government fails to meet ambitious home-building targets, prompting urgent calls for effective policy changes

Published

2 days ago

September 19, 2025

Nathan Langridge

Victoria’s housing crisis deepens as government fails to meet ambitious home-building targets, prompting urgent calls for change.

In Short:
– Victoria faces a housing crisis with only 60,000 homes built towards a target of 800,000 by 2034.
– Richard Riordan, Shadow Minister for Housing, Victoria urges focus on infrastructure and affordability rather than just increasing housing developments.

Victoria is experiencing a housing crisis as government targets, planning reforms, and the rental market struggles to keep up with demand. The government aims to construct 800,000 new homes by 2034, but only 60,000 homes have been built in the first two years, raising concerns for first-time buyers and renters.

On this episode of Beyond the Deal, founder of Besser+co, Dion Besser is joined by Richard Riordan, Shadow Minister for Housing Victoria to discuss the ongoing housing crisis, and what solutions could be put in place to assist homeowners in Victoria.

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Inspiring transformation: from prison to boardroom success

From bank robber to life coach: Jeff Morgan’s inspirational journey of transformation and resilience

Published

3 days ago

September 18, 2025

Nathan Langridge

From bank robber to life coach: Jeff Morgan’s inspirational journey of transformation and resilience.

In Short:
– Jeff Morgan transformed from a bank robber to a life coach and was named Australian Mindset and Life Coach of the Year.
– He encourages reflecting on life experiences to pursue personal desires and measure success by inner calm.

Jeff Morgan transformed from a bank robber to a respected life coach after two decades in prison. He was recently awarded the title of Australian Mindset and Life Coach of the Year.

His journey reflects significant personal change stemming from a challenging childhood marked by instability and poor choices influenced by his environment.

Morgan’s experiences in prison provided him with the space to reflect on life and develop new strategies for success. He emphasises the importance of time management and self-reflection in personal growth. He believes that negative experiences can be reframed into lessons that contribute to a more fulfilling life.

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Data-driven insights for maximising property investment returns

Data-driven insights reveal potential for property investors to achieve extraordinary returns by identifying high-growth locations

Published

3 days ago

September 18, 2025

Ahron Young

Data-driven insights reveal potential for property investors to achieve extraordinary returns by identifying high-growth locations.

In Short:
– Terry Ryder states that Hotspotting’s Price Predictor Index helps investors identify promising growth areas.
– Residential property values rose 50%, with some locations seeing increases of over 100% in five years.

On this episode of The Property Playbook, Tim Graham is joined by Terry Ryder to discuss insights from Hotspotting’s Price Predictor Index.

The index helps identify areas with potential price growth, reinforcing the importance of recognising early market indicators.

Residential property values have increased by 50% over the past five years, but selecting the right locations can potentially double this growth.

The Price Predictor Index has accurately forecasted these high-growth suburbs, guiding investors towards lucrative opportunities.

Market Trends

Ryder highlights that the new Spring edition of the index emphasizes constant change within real estate markets.

Critical questions arise regarding affordability issues in large cities leading price growth and whether the rising popularity of apartments is sustainable.

The best-performing locations have achieved price increases of 100% or more over five years.

Find out more at http://hotspotting.com.au