Posts Tagged ‘Australian Bureau of Statistics’

Sydney home buyers awake from hibernation

Finance

Andrew Wilson, The Sydney Morning Herald, September 12, 2011

SYDNEY’S spring property selling season showed the first … Continue Reading »

Time to increase housing grant, broker says

Market talks

Nearly 11 years on since it was first introduced the federal grant for first home owners still stands at … Continue Reading »

Another blow for Sydney housing

Market talks

Recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures have painted a grim picture for housing supply in Sydney, with an 8800 home shortfall likely in 2011.

Urban Taskforce Australia said the … Continue Reading »

Easing for ABS house prices

Market talks

The latest update for the Australian Bureau of Statistics index of established house prices shows a modest easing in early 2011, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

HIA’s Chief … Continue Reading »

ABS: Aussie home prices fell in March quarter

Market talks

Chris Zappone, smh.com.au, May 2, 2011

Australian home prices have fallen the most since the financial crisis, according to official statistics out today that back up recent private sector … Continue Reading »

The value of space for a car…

Market talks

Australians sure love their cars. So much so there’s an average of more than one … Continue Reading »