Head of Research Eliza Owen explores the dynamics of property investor activity.
New investor loans are up a strong 18.8% nationally, far outpacing the volume of investment properties coming to market.
There are regional differences with the number of investor listings coming to market elevated in Tasmania, Victoria and NSW, but are below average in SA, QLD and WA.
The number of new loans for investment property purchases is strongest in high capital growth states, showing a pivot in investment to SA, QLD and WA.
Investor types may be changing with less leveraged investors and more first home buyers entering the market to get on the property ladder.
There are two main narratives about Australian housing investment in 2024 that seem to contradict each other.
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