The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Number of homes new to market 11% higher than a year ago, despite uncertainty over interest rates and stamp duty

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.35%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.48% this morning, pointing to a positive opening on Wall Street as Treasury yields edged lower, while investors awaited fresh data on the U.S. housing market and manufacturing sector.

Mortgage rates have climbed to a six-month high, impacting the housing market with affordability challenges and potential slowdown in activity.

House prices increased by 4.7% annually in December and were sitting just below an all-time high, the building society said.

House prices increased by 4.7 per cent annually in December and were sitting just below an all-time high, the building society said.

Australia's property market is entering 2025 in a downturn and while interest rate cuts should boost demand, any home price growth rebound is tipped to be mild.

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‘Cautious optimism’ forecast despite end to key stamp duty relief and fears of higher taxes and interest rates

First-time buyer activity could be ‘front-loaded’ in 2025 and increasing numbers of mortgaged owner-occupiers may return to the market, experts said.