EP: 1419•1 Aug 2023

Interest Rates vs House Prices: Should I Wait Till Interest Rates Go Down? | Ep. 1419

About this episode

In this episode, we delve into the relationship between interest rates and house prices, helping you answer the question:

"Should I wait for interest rates to drop before investing in property?"

We discuss how house prices may react to falling interest rates, and how quickly they may increase.

We delve into housing price forecasts from leading economists and discuss the potential for a 4-6% increase over the next year.

Main Topics Discussed:

Interest rates and house prices
House price forecasts
Long term property investment

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