Dear Client, FEDERAL ELECTION WRAP UP The 2025 Australian federal election concluded with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor government maintaining power. Housing affordability remained a central issue, prompting significant policy commitments. Labor pledged $10 billion to construct 100,000 homes for first-time buyers, aiming to alleviate the housing crisis (I am not sure 100,000 homes will…
Dear Client, OVERVIEW OF PROPERTY POLICIES FOR THE 2025 AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL ELECTION As we approach the 2025 Australian federal election, housing has once again emerged as a central issue. Both major parties—Labor and the Coalition (Liberal-National)—have proposed distinct approaches to address housing affordability and supply, each with their own potential benefits and challenges. We…
Dear Client RBA ANNOUNCES ITS HOTLY ANTICIPATED FEBRUARY CASH RATE The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a 0.25% cut to the cash rate, bringing it down to 4.10%. This decision comes with the RBA gaining increased confidence in the trajectory of inflation towards its target range. The latest CPI data shows…
Dear Client I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to highlight our recent information night, where we covered important topics such as smoke alarm compliance and the necessity of annual checks, landlord insurance options, and effective debt recovery strategies. We believe these discussions are crucial for ensuring the…
Dear Client SA’S RENTAL CRISIS EASES … FOR NOW? SA’s rental crisis eases … for now – realestate.com.au South Australia’s property market continues to buck the national trend, as new data reveals Adelaide is one of just three cities where the rental crisis actually eased over the past month. According to PropTrack’s latest Market…
Dear Client AUGUST CASH RATE CALL BRINGS CLARITY FOR SPRING SELLING SEASON It’s been seven weeks since the last cash rate call, with opinions varying on whether the next move would be a hold or rise. Now, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered its first decision of FY25. The central bank has…
With property and housing front and centre of political, social and economic debate so far in 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his hotly anticipated federal budget for 2024–25 to Parliament. Walking a fine line between delivering cost-of-living relief without adding to inflation, the Treasurer sought to assure Australians in his 2024-25 budget address that…
Dear Client RBA DELIVERS MARCH CASH RATE DECISION It’s the first-rate decision to be handed down outside of the previous ‘first-Tuesday-of-the-month’ announcement pattern. In its second meeting for 2024, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has opted to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. The decision to keep the cash rate…
Dear Client As we step into the promising expanse of 2024, we extend our warmest greetings to you. We hope this new year finds you in good health and that you enjoyed a delightful festive break. As we embark on another year of collaboration and partnership, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.…
Dear Client CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MESSAGE From all of the team at DB Philpott Real Estate we’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This year has seen DB Philpott Real Estate sponsor the Prospect Broadview Bowling Club and volunteer at the Gepps Cross Dog Training…
