
Australia has taken an enormous financial hit, during our life-saving battle against COVID-19. We’ve all seen the news articles about the impending recession and record unemployment, and many of us are experiencing the fallout first hand.
But tucked in amongst it all is something that might seem like a little glimmer of hope, particularly to fortunate folks in stable jobs: a fall in house prices.
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Just last week, modelling released by CommBank predicted a possible 11-32 per cent slump over the next 2.5 years depending on the growth of unemployment. NAB recently predicted similar numbers: a 10 per cent drop this year, but up to 29 per cent if the downturn is “severe”.
Numbers like that may seem like a rare chance to get into the market, to secure a bit of much-needed financial security.
But is now really a good time to buy?
Here’s what the experts say.
How are housing prices being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Right now, not all that much.
The CoreLogic Home Value Index results released earlier this month showed that Australian house prices were actually up 0.3 per cent in April.
Speaking to Mamamia, President of the Real Estate Institute of Australia, Adrian Kelly, explained why.
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