Brief window of opportunity opens for property investors
The current softening of home buyer activity will possibly be temporary, with property investors likely confronted with a short period of time in which to make a move in a less competitive market.
The prospect of interest rate cuts could mean a window of opportunity has opened for property investors. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
The latest borrowing stats from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show investor borrowings have risen to their highest levels in more than two years, as investors return to the housing market at a stronger rate than owner-occupiers.
The June quarter saw a 30.7 per cent rise in investor finance. Over the 2023-24 financial year, excluding refinancing, loans to investors rose to $117.9 billion, official figures show. Brisbane, Perth and Ad…
