Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 23–27 October

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Q3 CPI shifts cash rate expectations

For the second consecutive month Australian inflation is on the rise, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). With less than a fortnight to go before the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) November meeting, could we be set for the first cash rate rise since June?

FHB market share near 8-year low: NAB

In line with the potential death of the great Australian dream, new figures from one of Australia’s big four banks indicate FHB participation in the market is at near-decade-long lows.

Renting makes you age faster, new research suggests

For tenants in Australia, this news may come as no surprise especially considering the high rent, low vacancy conditions categorising the nation’s rental market in recent months. This new report conducted by two universities found private renting is worse for participants’ health than smoking. Who would have thought?

Surging prices could push home ownership out of reach of Aussie FHBs

Is the great Australian dream dead for young Aussies? With house prices soaring in recent years, the answer to that question is maybe.

3 factors that will determine the RBA’s next move

With the nation nervously waiting for the central bank’s decision at 2:30pm AEDT on Melbourne Cup Day, one economist at Westpac revealed the trio of factors that will dictate the board’s next actions.

Where are Australia’s most in-demand rental suburbs?

New data from PropTrack revealed the Australian regions’ tenants are most hunting this year, with one city leading the charge, claiming nine of the top 10 spots.

Property prices to fully recover by year’s end: Domain

Following a lengthy downswing throughout much of last year, leading brand Domain has given a timeline of when last year’s property value losses will be recouped for home owners.

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