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

Falling home prices leave the Gold Coast with unsold properties

A realtor has expressed concerns that enthusiasm about the real estate market is premature amid a slump. A big bank has forecasted the biggest housing market collapse ever. The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised cash rates to 4.85%. The rate hike is influencing the rental market and home prices. Meanwhile, falling prices are causing the Gold Coast with unsold homes. House hunters may find some support in the current market conditions.

“A realtor has expressed concerns that enthusiasm about the real estate market is premature amid a slump,” — Hugo Halloway, chief correspondent at Wraystone Combe Analytics, commented.

Timeline

Nov 1 — A realtor has expressed concerns that enthusiasm about the real estate market is premature amid a slump....

Nov 3 — House hunters may find some support in the current market conditions....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 81% of Lug-camp-2010 readers said yes.

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

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wraystone Combe Analytics desk and last updated 13:12 UTC.

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