Tom’s Take – March 2025 Welcome back to our first update of 2025. We’re expecting a busy year ahead with an RBA rate cut last month (hopefully just the start), along with a rising clearance rate and increased stock levels. Interest Rate Update The RBA announced the first rate reduction…
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Tom’s Take – End of Year 2024 It has been an interesting year for the industry with steady interest rates, potential future rate reductions and mixed results with property value growth across all states. It’s seen plenty of buyers taking advantage of reduced competition and investors selling up (especially apartments)…
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Tom’s Take – August 2024 Welcome to our August newsletter with updates on the RBA cash rate, property growth and construction costs. Interest Rate Update The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35% in their August meeting, with inflation numbers persistent at slightly higher than forecasted levels. Inflation figures were…
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Tom’s Take – April 2024 Welcome to our April newsletter. It has been a big first quarter in property with plenty of activity. Buyers are growing in confidence with two RBA hold decisions so far this year and an expectation of rates dropping towards the back half of the year.…
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Tom’s Take – End of Year 2023 We are coming to the end of 2023; it has been a busy and interesting year in the industry with interest rate rises and uncertainty across the property market. The Pearse Financial team would like to thank everyone in our network in making…
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Tom’s Take – August 2023 Welcome to our August 2023 newsletter. This month we cover off interest rates, the property market and some exciting team news. Interest Rate Update The RBA provided some respite in its August meeting, by holding interest rates steady for the second straight month. Experts are…
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Tom’s Take – June 2023 Welcome to our June 2023 newsletter. We will look provide updates on the current market and will have a look into Buyer’s Advocates. Interest Rate Update The RBA raised the cash rate by another 0.25% at its June meeting, taking the cash rate to 4.1%.…
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Tom’s Take – February 2023 Welcome to our February 2023 newsletter. We will look at interest rates, property prices and a look into the hidden costs of building your own home. Interest Rate Update The RBA has again decided to lift the cash rate by another 0.25% at its February…
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Tom’s Take – End of Year 2022 Welcome to our final newsletter of 2022. We will look at interest rates, property prices and property sales over the last year, as well as a looking forward to see what you can expect for the next 12-24 months. Interest Rate Update 2022…
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Tom’s Take – October 2022 Welcome to our October newsletter, looking at the Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program, updates on interest rates, the property market, and the recent trend in property clearance rates. Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program The Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program is back! Individuals can claim up…
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