More Homeowners Planning To Sell: Westpac
Latest figures indicate a rise in Aussies thinking about selling.
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More Australian’s are thinking of selling their homes according to the latest research by Westpac.
Nearly four in ten (39%) homeowners are planning to list in the next five years – an increase of 9% since November 2020.
The report found a number of homeowners are looking to downsize, with more than a quarter (26%) looking for a smaller property.
Westpac’s Managing Director of Mortgages Anthony Hughes said the findings could be promising news for buyers.
“In welcome news for buyers, the report also found more people are now thinking about selling. This is largely being driven by confidence in getting a good return on their home, as well as an increasing desire to live in a new area as people seek more living space.
“While the report found houses are most in demand, units and apartments still remain a popular option – particularly among younger buyers who are more likely to seek the convenience and access to local cafes, restaurants, and bars, as well as downsizers who might be seeking a coastal lifestyle,” said Mr Hughes.
The report found 71% of first home buyers are seeking a house or townhouse and 62% want a property with at least three bedrooms.
Despite a slight decrease recorded in the number of Australians planning to buy a first home, competition with other buyers remains a top challenge (43%) with 29% citing a lack of listed options as a barrier to achieving homeownership – a sentiment that’s increased by 10 percentage points in the last three months.
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
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The construction sector is roaring back to life in some Australian states while others languish in the doldrums
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The home building market is on the rebound as building approvals rise, new data reveals.
Information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the total number of dwellings approved in August was up 7 percent seasonally adjusted, with apartments leading the way.
Private sector house approvals gained 5.8 percent in August while private sector residences excluding houses were up 9.4 percent. This follows on from a decrease of 14.6 percent in July and indicates a solid recovery in the Australian construction sector as the end of the year approaches.
Approvals for total dwellings were strongest in the two largest states, with Victoria recording a rise of 22.2 percent and NSW 12.5 percent. Western Australia also saw a significant rise of 12.3 percent.
In Queensland, the results were less positive for the sector, with total dwelling approvals falling by -26.9 percent. Tasmania also experienced a drop in approvals in August, down -10.1 percent and South Australia -6.9 percent.
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
