Property Affordability Driving Buyers to Search Further from Home
Australians are casting a wider net when searching for property, and the distances involved may surprise you.
According to a new 
realestate.com.au survey, house and land buyers are now prepared to purchase an average of 32km from their current home, up from 26km in 2024. Apartment buyers are willing to go an average of 28km, up from 22km.
realestate.com.au survey, house and land buyers are now prepared to purchase an average of 32km from their current home, up from 26km in 2024. Apartment buyers are willing to go an average of 28km, up from 22km.Affordability is driving the trend. With capital city house prices averaging $1.012 million, buyers are increasingly looking to outer suburbs and regional areas where their budget goes further, without necessarily compromising on essentials like shops, medical facilities and green space.
Whether you are buying close to home or further afield, the right finance makes all the difference. That is as true for self-employed borrowers and salaried buyers as it is for those who have had credit issues in the past.
No matter your scenario, there are options available that mainstream banks may not offer.
Direct Credit Home Loans works with all types of borrowers, self-employed, salaried and credit-impaired, offering flexible lending criteria, fast assessments and personalised service. Contact us on (07) 3726 1124 or email [email protected] to to find out what you could borrow.
We specialise in helping self-employed borrowers.
Our experienced staff will assess your application on its merits, not according to rigid criteria. So if you’re credit-worthy, we’ll back you.
We love helping Australians buy property.
Call us on (07) 3726 1124 or email [email protected] to discuss your scenario directly with our credit team.