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

The housing market slump: Experts predict a historic crash

A realtor has expressed concerns that enthusiasm about the real estate market is unfounded amid a downturn. A big bank has forecasted the most severe housing market crash in history. The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased 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 relief in the current market conditions.

“A big bank has forecasted the most severe housing market crash in history,” — Victor Fenwick, contributing analyst at Norley Cliff Analytics, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 2 — A realtor has expressed concerns that enthusiasm about the real estate market is unfounded amid a downturn....

Nov 2 — House hunters may find some relief in the current market conditions....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 61% of Bgatiginu readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Norley Cliff Analytics 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 Norley Cliff Analytics desk and last updated 10:47 UTC.

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