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Good afternoon,   The week was quiet on economic data, with some movement in the interest rate outlook standing out as the most significant development.   Highlights of the week:   A slight...

 

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National property services group Oliver Hume Property Group has officially acquired and relaunched Property Training Australia, a nationally accredited registered training provider.   The move ma...

 

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Home buying service MyFirstHome (a division of Oliver Hume Home Solutions) has identified the 20 best suburbs in Melbourne, South East Queensland, and Adelaide, where first home buyers can take adv...

 

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Good afternoon,   This week, the media landscape was dominated by social tensions due to issues both domestically and abroad, alongside the High Court's findings over the controversial Robodebt s...

 

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The immediate impact on property markets of today’s stronger than expected GDP result is that any chance of a September rate cut have probably disappeared.  Prior to today’s release, financial mar...

 

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Oliver Hume's August Home Value Index StatementFollowing the release of Cotality Australia’s August Home Value Index, Our Chief Economist Matthew Bell shared his insights on the evolving property l...

 

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Good afternoon,   A big week for the interest rate outlook as July inflation results were released, but also for the residential property industry specifically with some key Federal government an...

 

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New research from Oliver Hume reveals that buyers priced out of inner-city suburbs in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne can find significantly more affordable options in growth corridors, where new...

 

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Oliver Hume Chief Economist Matthew Bell said the recovery in land sales we’ve seen in the last few months as a result of the first two RBA cuts was dealt a blow today as the RBA went against near...

 

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The Australian’s Matthew Cranston reported today on the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Building Approvals data and despite an increase in annual dwelling approvals, the Australian Labor Gov...

 

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A new platform designed specifically to support first-home buyers to get on the property ladder will provide access to dedicated Home Buying Coaches to help navigate the increasingly complex world...

 

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Australia's inflation figures remain steady, with the monthly rate at 2.4% in April and the trimmed mean CPI increasing slightly to 2.8%. While the Reserve Bank of Australia recently cut the cash r...

 

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Some of our incredible Oliver Hume team members had the humbling opportunity to volunteer with Big Group Hug. This remarkable organisation does vital work, providing essential items like clothing,...

 

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Oliver Hume is pleased to announce its appointment as marketing sales agents for leading Victorian property developer, TW Projects on a newly zonedsite in Victoria’s south east.   Oliver Hume Gen...

 

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The latest Oliver Hume May market update covering our key markets of operation: Victoria, Southeast Queensland & South Australia.   Quick overview: ☑️ Victoria: Continuing momentum with so...

 

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Our Chief Economist, Matthew Bell on:✔️ Australia's GDP for the March quarter came in at a lower-than-expected✔️ Severe weather conditions are likely to be attributed to this✔️ An anticipated slowd...

 

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The Oliver Hume Property Group Queensland team were very proud to join our partners Villawood Properties for the official sod turning at the Baya Redland project on Brisbane’s bayside yesterday....

 

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The Westpact-MI Consumer Sentiment Report was released. Some of the highlights include:✅ Overall sentiment up 2.2% in May, but still in negative territory✅Trajectory is positive for June with senti...

 

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  This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the wonderful mums at Oliver Hume who are the heart of our workplace. In this special video, our mums share their favourite parts of motherhood, the stories...

 

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Surrounded by more than 3 hectares of public parklands, including walking and bike trails, playgrounds and sporting ovals the community will feature 195 homes, a $10 million clubhouse, dedicated ac...

 

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South East Queensland (SEQ) median land prices surged in the first three months of the year, surpassing $400,000 and overtaking Melbourne for the first time, according to new data from property ser...

 

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Melbourne’s land market continues to show the early signs of a recovery with demand edging higher again in the March quarter while prices also showed a slight improvement, according to new data fro...

 

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Victoria’s land market found a base slightly above historical lows in February as reservations rebounded from January’s seasonal low towards the top of the band the market has operated at for nearl...

 

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The last 12 months have been one of the most critical in Oliver Hume’s 70-year history as we accelerated our strategy to build a data-driven proptech group to support our clients, partners and inve...

 

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The following statement can be attributed to Oliver Hume Chief Economist Matt Bell.   “A resurgent established house market has had knock-on impacts for land markets around the country, with Oliv...

 

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When Oliver Hume launched in the South Australian market in mid-2022 we wanted to ensure that we gave our clients and partners something different - a genuine competitive advantage.   We are very...

 

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Property services and funds management group Oliver Hume has expanded and enhanced its marketing and research teams with the appointments of Mitchy Koper as National Head of Corporate Affairs and M...

 

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It's time for the Victorian Government and planning authorities to get serious about greenfield development in and around Melbourne or wear the consequences of rising prices, increased unaffordabil...

 

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Southeast Queensland’s land market recovery continues to gather pace with a swag of new supply hitting the market this weekend and the June quarter shaping up as the busiest in nearly three years....

 

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For more than four years, beginning in early 2020 when COVID-19 reached our shores, the Australian home building industry has faced a series of challenges that have tested the industry, consumers,...

 

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The upcoming Victorian Budget will be one of the most important in recent years, especially in tackling the many challenges Melbourne and regional Victoria face.   The state’s growing housing sho...

 

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On Monday, March 18th, the UDIA National Congress 2024 kicked off with the Welcome Night, an event traditionally sponsored by Oliver Hume. The event was held at the Great Hall at the National Galle...

 

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New data showing residential property prices in Australia’s regional areas outpacing capital cities should come as no surprise.   The continued increase in demand for property in regional areas,...

 

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By Julian Coppini, CEO Project Marketing & George Bougias, National Head of Research   The Federal Government’s recent changes to migration policy is just the latest sign that, as a nation, w...

 

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“Buy land. They’re not making it anymore.”   The famous quote attributed to Mark Twain was not directed at property buyers living in Melbourne in 2023, but it is probably the best piece of advice...

 

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Queensland first home buyers now have more reason than ever to get on the property ladder and purchase a brand-new home after the Government doubled the support available to $30,000.   Under plan...

 

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Since May 2022, when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) first raised interest rates and set in motion one of the most challenging periods in decades for the property development sector, the indust...

 

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As the dream of home ownership slips away for even more Victorians, improving affordability has become even more critical.   There will be no silver bullet to solving the current affordability cr...

 

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The South Australian Government’s decision to scrap stamp duty for first-home buyers purchasing a new home valued up to $650,000 is an inspired policy that will underpin a new wave of investment an...

 

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Melbourne’s northern growth corridor continues to be one of the hottest destinations for new land buyers with HB Land securing 40 sales in just five days at the newly launched 645-lot Woodsong comm...

 

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Adelaide's reliable, diesel-powered land market could be about to go nuclear, with an expected AUKUS-driven employment and economic boom set to further underpin long-term confidence and growth in A...

 

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One of the criticisms of modern society is that we are often too focused, almost exclusively, on the short term at the expense of the long term.   This is especially the case when it comes to the...

 

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Modern property buyers have access to more data than ever before to help them make more informed purchasing decisions. In fact, the success of our business, Oliver Hume, is built on a range of comp...

 

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Demand for land in South East Queensland remains elevated with sales up to 10 times higher than pre-pandemic levels in some areas, while just seven suburbs have a median price under $300,000.   A...

 

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GREATER Adelaide’s median land prices have surpassed $200,000 for the first time after growing by more than 5% to the June quarter.   According to real estate services group Oliver Hume, land pri...

 

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Amid the backdrop of a sun-lit Adelaide skyline on the afternoon of Friday 8th July 2022, a crowd of around 200 gathered at 2KW Rooftop Bar for the Oliver Hume South Australia Launch Event.   Twe...

 

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Interstate migration and low housing stock is pushing up prices in an enduring South East Queensland land market.   According to the latest data from Oliver Hume, the SEQ land market saw a 9.1% b...

 

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While residential property prices in many markets around the country are beginning to retreat from record highs, the Adelaide land market remains resilient with prices being underpinned by the loca...

 

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The pace of development in Melbourne and regional growth corridors remains high and building activity continues to accelerate.   The delivery of major new infrastructure projects is a key driver...

 

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The South Australian land market begun 2022 on the front foot as sales volumes, prices and overall demand continued to show strength.   Increased activity is underpinned by the increasingly posit...

 

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Trends in the ‘post-COVID’ era   Identifying and understanding long-term trends is an important although rare skill.   Getting a handle on underlying trends in times of rapid change is especial...

 

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Demand For Detached Housing Proves Strong As Pandemic Changes Designs   One of the questions heading into 2021 was what the end of HomeBuilder incentive would mean for the market.   Various alt...

 

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Australia’s Landmark Submarine Deal and the South Australian Property Market   Australia’s landmark deal with the United States and Britain to acquire at least eight nuclear-powered submarines is...

 

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How Working From Home Is Changing Housing Choices   The rise in working from home is playing a key role in the housing choices of Australians and is one of the major emerging trends affecting the...

 

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How Small Towns In The Macedon Ranges Are Capturing Buyers From The Big City   City buyers seeking a regional escape are discovering the Macedon Ranges Shire with the region experiencing a subst...

 

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The townhouse market has the potential to become one of the most exciting and dynamic residential sectors as Australia enters the next residential property cycle.   Robust demand for residential...

 

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Surging popularity in regional real estate has been one of the hallmarks of the property market since the emergence of COVID-19.   One of the regional cities that has captured the attention of bu...

 

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The Carver’s Reach masterplanned community is becoming a refuge for one of Queensland’s most critically endangered trees with the re-planting of endangered native species in the estate’s expansive...

 

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