How to keep calm as the property market surges out of reach
The Briefing23 Mai 2021

How to keep calm as the property market surges out of reach

There’s been a lot of talk this year about housing affordability after another surge in home and apartment prices. But interest rates have remained at record lows, meaning borrowing money is cheaper than ever.

So on, balance, is housing really as unaffordable as we’re making it out to be? We’re joined by Steven Koukoulas, leading economist and economics consultant and former economic advisor to PM Julia Gillard.

Ignore the noise and stay calm as the property market surges out of reach

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