Do mortgage interest rates directly affect house prices?
It is argued here that the level of interest rates has a direct effect. Of course that is not completely true as there is only a limited effect. For more…
Covid-19 lockdowns affect residential markets in Australia
There is clear evidence that lockdown are playing havoc with the operation of the markets in Melbourne and Sydney. For more information see: PropTrack Listings Report September 2021 – realestate.com.au
Prediction that real estate prices will continue to rise if…
This prediction is based on the premise that interest rates will remain low. For more information see: House prices will keep going up as long as interest rates remain low…
Free access to Australian house price sale history
This site has free information relating to house sale history although the site is based on second-hand information. However it is a useful site – see Australia Home Sold Price,…
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Americans Financially
There has been an increase of about 5% in the US unemployment rate over the past 12 months which has a detrimental effect on the residential market from a purchaser…
COVID-19 predicted to cause house prices to fall in Ireland
A recent study has shown that house prices in Ireland will fall as a result of COVID-19. For more information see The potential impact of Covid-19 on the Irish housing…