ASSIGNMENT 1- TOPIC: The conditions facing potential first home buyers entering the property market Date: 23/09/2016 Students Names: Ruchini Jayalath, Hoang Thuy My Dung Students Numbers: S00214899, S00198271 Abstract This report investigates the conditions facing potential first home buyers entering the property market by applying the economic theories and concepts. The brief introduction of first home buyers in Australia and demand, supply and elasticity are initially illustrated. The discussion then focuses on the factors affecting buyer activities: demographic changes, economic growth rates, inflation/deflation expectations, and monetary and fiscal policy changes. It is concluded that giving suggestions and advices to the stakeholders. TABLE OF CONTENT Abstract 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Demand, supply and elasticity 3.0 Factors affecting buyer activities 3.1 Government taxes, levies and charges 3.2 Demography 3.3 Economic growth 3.4 Inflation/deflation 4.0 Suggestions and advices to the stakeholders 1. INTRODUCTION Housing is the most essential asset owned by the majority of Australian households. It is a large component of household wealth and serves a unique, dual role as an investment vehicle and a long-lasting good from which consumption facilities are derived. Housing is extremely important to all people. Shelter is a fundamental need. Home ownership has been considered as one of the key elements of high living standards. Home ownership provides security,
This policy brief is prepared to give some insights of the housing affordability problem in Australia. In addition, the paper also suggests some approaches in which the Government should consider in tackling the issue in the Australian context. Housing affordability always
1) When it comes to investing in property, it is generally a huge decision to be made by Australian households. What are the important factors that a person needs to consider before going ahead with such purchase?
America is seen as the land of opportunity in that there are endless possibilities for an individual. In this land of opportunity, Americans strive to obtain the ideal known as the American dream. The American Dream is seen as the accomplishment of an ambition achieved while challenged by adversity.1 Americans often associate this success with the ownership of a home. The home is not simply a place of basic protection; there is a much deeper connection to the individual. Ownership of a home grants freedom and security that establishes a sense permanency for the individual. In contrast, renting a living space possesses a semblance of instability and dependence.2 The desire to improve ones’ position in life inspires one to
Housing Affordability in Australia has become the focus point for urban planners in recent years. In particular, South East Queensland (SEQ) has experienced significant pressure as the demand for property and affordable dwellings increases and population growth in the region continues. The issue has come to the forefront in discussions for local governments in the region and there is a real need to address the problem of housing affordability. The subject of affordability is complex and is contributed to by a number of factors including the impost created by Council processes, which is the scope of the HAF-T5 Project.
There is always the common question what does it take to get a first time home buyers loan? And the answer is there is so much that goes into the process of getting a home loan. You have to find out if there is a down payment and what percentage the seller wants for a down payment. Is the seller going to pay the closing costs or does that come out of your pocket? All these questions and more are what go into getting a home loan.
Anyone who has read American Home Shield Warranty reviews knows that home warranty plans are extremely important. Air conditioners are covered by home warranty plans. There are a number of problems that you may encounter with your air conditioner. One of the problems that many people run into is dealing with an air conditioner that will not cool. Fortunately, these problems are often easy to fix. Below is a list of things that All American Home Buyers recommends doing if you have an air conditioner that will not cool:
Recently, The Australian housing market has been growing rapidly which reflects the housing affordability crisis as the housing price rises much quickly than household incomes. There are two key observations of current Australian housing market from Yates, firstly today’s housing affordability problem is mainly a structural problem and intensified by cyclical pressures. It began 40 years ago when inflation switched focus on housing, besides, there are more renters than purchasers under today’s housing stress situation, and the housing
One of the biggest mistakes a person can make when starting the steps in the home buying process, is to go out shopping for a home before they get pre-qualified for a home loan! Most people get so caught up in the excitement of shopping for their new home that they don't realize they are putting the cart before the horse. They may spend hours of their time and their Realtor's time looking for that perfect home, only to find out that they do not qualify for a home loan due to some unforeseen obstacle or new guideline.
Buying your first home is an exciting experience. However, it is also an experience that is filled with anxiety and concern. Much of these feelings are based on the idea that you may make the wrong decision in the home you choose.
Buying your first home is usually something everybody looks forward to. It is therefore not surprising for first time home buyers to be joyous about their new acquisition. While the excitement that comes with buying a home is understandable, it is also important to note that the process can be sometimes overwhelming. Due to the steps and phases involved in getting your new home, some first time home buyers make mistakes that could prove costly in future.
A place to call home, a concept that much of society aspires to. A home is a sanctuary, a place to raise a family; home after all, is where the heart belongs. However, does the notion that a house is make a house any less of a home than a house that is owner occupied? Housing policy during the latter part of the 20th century began to shift towards owner occupation. One policy in particular completely changed the face of housing, it brought about the biggest shake up in housing history. The Conservative Government’s ‘Right to Buy’ scheme or ‘Council House Privatisation’ as written in (Baldock, Mitton, Manning & Vickerstaff, 2012), formed part of the Housing Act 1980, the then secretary of state for the environment, Michael Heseltine, stated "This bill lays the foundations for one of the most important social revolutions of this century” (Jones, 2011). Therefore, this essay will answer the question can the “Right to Buy” policy as introduced
If people want to buy a new house after 5 years a 4% they will have
Owning a house has become more important than simply having a place to live, or making a sound real estate investment in our society. Buying a house has become an integral part of the American dream. No matter if you are male or female, young or old, rich or poor, what culture or country you are from, everyone has a dream about it; in other words, every one of us wants to own a place that we can live in and create memories in that will last a life time. For a first-time homebuyer, that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare. The whole home buying process can quickly overwhelm the average individual. You’re entering into what could be the biggest purchase of your life with no experience to fall back on. The good news is a little preparation can go a long way and help you approach this decision with confidence. Luckily for you, I have taken the liberty of putting together a guide for the first-time homebuyer. Throughout this guide I will take you step by step through the daunting process of buying a home.
This report examines the housing affordability crisis in Auckland, the current situation of the housing market, and extent of this problem. Auckland is in a deficit of houses due to the difference in demand and supply factors. The demographic and economic factors are the main reason for the increase in demand for houses. The supply side is not performing up to the mark to satisfy the demand in the market. The first home buyers are finding difficulties to make choice on their housing needs. The median households are struggling with the high rentals in Auckland market. Lower income households with faces a greater affordability pressures than those are living outside Auckland. There is a shortage in land and houses that are affordable for lower income households. The report suggests some new factors that can be considered to solve the affordability crisis.
The decision to rent or buy a home has a huge impact on your financial freedom and the management of