The decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to leave interest rates at three per cent has been welcomed by the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA).
A Rate Cut 'Would Have Aided Affordability for First Home Buyers'
A cut in interest rates would have improved affordability for first home buyers but not enough to encourage them to make a purchase, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
The month of January saw 3,503 approvals for residential real estate in New South Wales, which contributed to the best 12 month period for approvals in eight years.
Many of Australia's capitals have enjoyed growth in property values for February, according to the latest RP Data-Rismark February Hedonic Home Value Index.