Interest rate news
This month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to leave the official cash rate on hold at 0.75% pa. The decision follows a rate cut in October to the current historic low, plus previous cuts in June and July this year.
Some lenders passed on the full 0.25% cut in October, while others passed on some of the cut. If you haven’t reviewed your mortgage in a while, now is a good time to have us take a look at it for you. We may be able to find you a more competitive deal or a home loan that better suits your current financial situation and future goals.
Home value movements
Great news for homeowners and investors – dwelling values increased in all capital cities except Perth in October. The biggest increase was in Melbourne, where home values rose 2.27% throughout the month. In Sydney, prices increased by 1.66%, while Hobart saw values rise by 0.91%. Brisbane prices increased by 0.84%. In Adelaide they crept up 0.37% and Darwin saw property prices rise 0.29%. Meanwhile, Perth’s property values fell 0.42%.
Property market activity
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