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

A realtor's warning: Is the real estate bubble about to burst?

A realtor has expressed concerns that hopefulness 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 increased 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.

“Meanwhile, falling prices are resulting in the Gold Coast with unsold homes,” — Farah Vance, research director at Greyton Gate Network, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 2 — A realtor has expressed concerns that hopefulness about the real estate market is premature amid a slump....

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

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 47% of The8riche readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Greyton Gate Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyton Gate Network desk and last updated 10:35 UTC.

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