If you only took one look at the headlines you'd be excused for thinking that real estate in Australia was incredibly expensive. However, not all houses for sale have a Sydney-sized price tag attached.
Foreign investment in Australia aiding affordability
Foreign investment in real estate in Australia could be the key to keeping prices down across the country, according to the latest release from the Property Council of Australia.
While foreign investment has largely been acknowledged as beneficial to real estate in Australia - and the rest of the economy too - illegal house purchases have poisoned the well for legitimate transactions.
Houses for sale in a certain area can all start to seem the same to the avid house hunter, especially if they're in a subdivision of similarly aged dwellings.
The affordability of houses for sale in Australia is never far from anyone's mind, whether you're an investor, first time buyer, current homeowner or general observer of facts.
Record supply of new houses for sale set to continue
Australians across the country are looking to their local construction industry to provide new housing that would increase supply and sate the high demand that characterises the current market.
Foreign investment in Australasia is a big driver of our region's development, but has also caused concern on a local level as a lack of information has led to skewed perspectives and media coverage.
Infrastructure and community investment in 2015/16
When it comes to elevating the profile of a geographical or council area, as well as the value of real estate of other assets in that region, infrastructure and community development plays a key part.
With the never-ending search for affordable housing driving the next generation of homebuyers, it appears that high-rise apartment buildings and other high-density living solutions will become the more popular choice of homes for sale.
