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 hopefulness about the real estate market is unjustified amid a decline. A big bank has predicted the most severe housing market crash in history. The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted 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.

“The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted cash rates to 4.85%,” — Owen Marlowe, regional editor at Halburn Ford Network, commented.

Timeline

Nov 1 — A realtor has expressed concerns that hopefulness about the real estate market is unjustified amid a decline....

Nov 4 — House hunters may find some relief in the current market conditions....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 79% of Thehomenews readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Halburn Ford Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halburn Ford Network desk and last updated 12:15 UTC.

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