Hope for house hunters amid slump as realtor warns optimism premature - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Reserve Bank of Australia's rate hike is impacting the rental market

A realtor has warned that optimism about the real estate market is unfounded amid a downturn. A big bank has forecasted the biggest housing market collapse ever. The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted cash rates to 4.85%. The rate hike is influencing the rental market and home prices. Meanwhile, falling prices are resulting in the Gold Coast with unsold homes. House hunters may find some support in the current market conditions.

“A big bank has forecasted the biggest housing market collapse ever,” — Amara Sterling, contributing analyst at Bramley Brook Financial, observed.

Timeline

Nov 2 — A realtor has warned that optimism about the real estate market is unfounded amid a downturn....

Nov 4 — House hunters may find some support in the current market conditions....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 41% of Compteur-velo readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Bramley Brook Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramley Brook Financial desk and last updated 12:10 UTC.

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