Housing market whacked by trifecta of negative results
A LEADING economist says a slump in house prices, rising rents and lack of new homes are the first clear signs of changes announced in the May Budget. Ray White Group chief economist Nerida Conisbee said established home prices are falling, particularly in the parts of the market that had previously been supported by strong investor demand. “At the same time, however, rents are still rising and the pipeline of new housing remains weak,” Conisbee said. “Across the combined capital cities, dwelling values fell 4.3 per cent over the September quarter. Rents, by contr