Housing Outlook 2010
The QBE LMI Housing Outlook report has become an annual event which summarises the state of the Australian Property market.
In previous years Rob Mellor, Managing Director of BIS Shrapnel Ltd has provided a summarised overview of the general state of play and forecast for the Australian housing market to people in the finance and housing industry.
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Rentals still tight
Vacancy rates in Victoria are still low – a great sign for property investors.
Direct Property Investment Wins Hands Down
Compares the benefits and weaknesses of investing in property trusts or direct residential property investment in Australia.
Onyx supports credit reform
Under the national credit reforms, anyone engaged in credit advice on residential and commercial lending will need to register with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) between April 1 and June 30, 2010.
Registered credit participants will then have six months between July 1 and December 31, 2010, to apply for an Australian Credit License.
RP Data dismisses claims of housing bubble
RP Data’s National Research Director Tim Lawless today dismisses claims that Australia is in a housing bubble. Mr Lawless says that despite the fact that 14,000 new homes are approved for construction each month, the rate of new dwelling approvals is much lower than what is required – approximately 17,400 new homes need to be approved each month.




