{"id":4373,"date":"2024-09-07T15:49:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T15:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/?p=4373"},"modified":"2024-09-07T15:50:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T15:50:30","slug":"slower-growth-in-australias-housing-market-what-first-home-buyers-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/blog\/slower-growth-in-australias-housing-market-what-first-home-buyers-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Slower Growth in Australia\u2019s Housing Market: What First Home Buyers Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In recent months, Australia\u2019s housing market has seen a steady upward trend, much to the concern of first home buyers facing affordability challenges. However, the latest data from CoreLogic indicates that this growth is beginning to slow, offering a mixed bag of news for those navigating the property market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Monthly Increase That Tells a Bigger Story<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>August marked the 19th consecutive month of rising home values, with a modest 0.5% increase. According to CoreLogic\u2019s Home Value Index (HVI), the median home value has climbed to $802,357 from $798,207 in July. While this consistent growth may seem promising, the underlying trends suggest that the market is cooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Highlights and Declines<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The increase in home values was not uniform across Australia. Perth led with a 2% rise, followed by Adelaide and Brisbane with gains of 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively. Sydney saw a more modest increase of 0.3%. In contrast, four capital cities experienced declines: Canberra (-0.4%), Melbourne and Darwin (-0.2% each), and Hobart (-0.1%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These regional disparities paint a complex picture of the market, where some areas are still seeing growth while others are experiencing price corrections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of Cooling Growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CoreLogic&#8217;s latest report highlights a slowdown in the pace of growth. The quarterly increase in national home values is 1.3%, down from 2.7% during the same period in 2023. This deceleration suggests that the rapid appreciation of recent years may be moderating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CoreLogic\u2019s statement underscores that while modest value increases are expected to continue through the end of 2024, the rate of growth is slowing. This slowdown is partially due to a persistent shortage of new housing supply, further complicated by ongoing constraints in the residential construction sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture: Affordability and Market Pressures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliza Owen, CoreLogic\u2019s head of research, notes that the growth seen in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide is losing momentum. Affordability issues, combined with high interest rates, a loosening labor market, and rising cost-of-living pressures, are affecting these mid-sized capitals. It\u2019s unlikely that these areas will continue to see significant growth at the same pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for First Home Buyers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For first home buyers, this cooling trend could provide a glimmer of hope amidst the affordability crisis. However, the challenges of high interest rates and stretched affordability remain significant hurdles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8f0141;grid-template-columns:37% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/real-estate-agents-australia-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Our Team\" class=\"wp-image-3718 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/real-estate-agents-australia-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/real-estate-agents-australia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/real-estate-agents-australia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/real-estate-agents-australia-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/real-estate-agents-australia.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2f4ec6746dd4298435f70abc330d2ec\"><strong>Are you looking to navigate the current market more effectively?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d67683998ab1c8f4a72664efe254b5a\">It\u2019s essential to stay informed about regional trends and market conditions. 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          <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\r\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"bedrooms\" value=\"1 bedroom\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            1 bedroom\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\r\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"bedrooms\" value=\"2 bedroom\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            2 bedroom\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\r\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"bedrooms\" value=\"3 bedroom\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            3 bedroom\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\r\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"bedrooms\" value=\"4+ bedrooms\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            4+ bedrooms\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(4, 3)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n            <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(4, 5)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <!--Step 5: How soon do you want to sell?-->\r\n        <div id=\"step5\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n            <h2>Step 5: How soon do you want to sell?<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"prop-wrap\">\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\r\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"sellTiming\" value=\"Now\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Now\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\r\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"sellTiming\" value=\"3 months\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            3 months\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\r\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"sellTiming\" value=\"6 months\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            6 months\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\r\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"sellTiming\" value=\"12+ months\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            12+ months\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(5, 4)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n            <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(5, 6)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <!--Step 6: What is the reason for your sale-->\r\n        <div id=\"step6\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n            <h2>Step 6: What is the reason for your sale?<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"prop-wrap-alt\">\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Relocating\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Relocating<br>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Downsizing\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Downsizing\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Family situation\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Family Situation\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Investment property\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Investment Property\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Upsizing\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Upsizing\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Deceased estate\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Deceased Estate\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(6, 5)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n            <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(6, 7)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <!--Step 7: Are you considering financing to do any of the following-->\r\n        <div id=\"step7\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n            <h2>Step 7: Are you considering financing to do any of the following?<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"prop-wrap-alternate\">\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n                    <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Buying my next home\">\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Buying my next home\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n                    <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Paying for upfront selling costs\">\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Paying for upfront selling costs\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n                    <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Completing repairs or renos\">\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Completing repairs or renos\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n                    <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Refinancing current debt\">\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Refinancing current debt\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n                <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n                    <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Nothing at this time\">\r\n                    <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n                            Nothing at this time\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/label>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(7, 6)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n            <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(7, 8)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <!--Step 8: What email address should we send your top agent shortlist to-->\r\n        <div id=\"step8\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n            <h2>Step 8: What email address should we send your top agent shortlist to?<\/h2>\r\n            <!-- <label for=\"email\">Email Address:<\/label> -->\r\n            <input class=\"input-padding\" style=\"padding: 10px;background:#FFEFF7; margin:0px 0px 16px; padding:11px 17px;width: 70%;\" type=\"email\" id=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" required><br>\r\n            <input class=\"input-padding\" style=\"padding: 10px;background:#FFEFF7; margin:0px 0px 16px; padding:11px 17px;width: 70%;\" type=\"text\" id=\"address\" name=\"address\" placeholder=\"Enter your Full address\" required><br>\r\n            <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(8, 7)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n            <button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(8, 9)\">Next<\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <!--Step 9: Thank you, what name should we send-->\r\n        <div id=\"step9\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n            <h2>Step 9: Thank you, what name should we send it to?<\/h2>\r\n            <!-- <label for=\"firstName\">First Name:<\/label> -->\r\n            <input class=\"input-padding\" style=\"background:#FFEFF7; margin:0px 0px 16px; padding:11px 17px;width: 70%;\" type=\"text\" id=\"fullName\" name=\"fullName\" placeholder=\"Enter your full name\" required><br>\r\n            <!--<input type=\"tel\" id=\"contactNumber\" name=\"contactNumber\" pattern=\"[1-9]{1}[0-9]{9}\" placeholder=\"Contact number\"  pattern=\"[789][0-9]{9}\" required ><br>-->\r\n            <input class=\"input-padding\" style=\"background:#FFEFF7; margin:0px 0px 16px; padding:11px 17px;width: 70%;\" type=\"tel\" id=\"contactNumber\" name=\"contactNumber\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1}[0-9]{9}\" placeholder=\"Contact number\" required title=\"Please enter the number which starts with 0-9 and minimum 10 digits.\"><br>\r\n\r\n            <!-- <label for=\"lastName\">Last Name:<\/label> -->\r\n            <!--<input type=\"text\" id=\"lastName\" name=\"lastName\" placeholder=\"Enter your last name\" required><br>-->\r\n            <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch; justify-content:center;\">\r\n                <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(9, 8)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n                <!--<input class=\"next-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\">-->\r\n                <button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(9, 10)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <!--Step 10: Finally old-backup, what's the best number to contact you on if we find new -->\r\n        <div id=\"step10\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n            <h2>Step 10: Finally old-backup, what's the best number to contact you on if we find new information on agents in your shortlist?<\/h2>\r\n            <!--  <label for=\"contactNumber\">Contact Number (Australian):<\/label> -->\r\n            <!--<input type=\"tel\" id=\"contactNumber\" name=\"contactNumber\" placeholder=\"Contact number\" required><br>-->\r\n            <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(10, 9)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n\r\n            <!--<input class=\"next-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\">-->\r\n    <\/form>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div id=\"step11\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        <h2>Step 11: Thank You<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Thank you for submitting the form!<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <!--      <script src=\"https:\/\/code.jquery.com\/jquery-3.6.0.min.js\"><\/script>-->\r\n    <!--<script src=\"http:\/\/code.jquery.com\/jquery-1.11.3.min.js\"><\/script>-->\r\n    <script src=\"http:\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/jquery\/1.7.1\/jquery.min.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n    <script>\r\n        let currentStep = 1;\r\n\r\n        function showStep(stepNumber) {\r\n            document.getElementById(`step${currentStep}`).style.display = \"none\";\r\n            document.getElementById(`step${stepNumber}`).style.display = \"block\";\r\n            currentStep = stepNumber;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        function goToPreviousStep(current, previous) {\r\n            document.getElementById(`step${current}`).style.display = \"none\";\r\n            document.getElementById(`step${previous}`).style.display = \"block\";\r\n            currentStep = previous;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        function initAutocomplete() {\r\n            const locationInput = document.getElementById('locationInput');\r\n            var options = {\r\n                types: ['(regions)'],\r\n                componentRestrictions: {\r\n                    country: \"au\"\r\n                }\r\n            };\r\n            const autocomplete = new google.maps.places.Autocomplete(locationInput, options);\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        function redirectToThankYouPage() {\r\n            window.location.href = \"thankyou.html\";\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/\/ \t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\r\n        \/\/ \t\tconst radioContainers = document.querySelectorAll(\".radio-container\");\r\n\r\n        \/\/ \t\tradioContainers.forEach(container => {\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\tcontainer.addEventListener(\"click\", function () {\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove selected class from all containers\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\t\tradioContainers.forEach(c => c.classList.remove(\"selected\"));\r\n\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\t\t\/\/ Add selected class to the clicked container\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\t\tcontainer.classList.add(\"selected\");\r\n\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\t\t\/\/ Uncheck all radio inputs\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\t\tdocument.querySelectorAll('input[type=\"radio\"]').forEach(input => input.checked = false);\r\n\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\t\t\/\/ Check the corresponding radio input\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\t\tcontainer.querySelector('input[type=\"radio\"]').checked = true;\r\n        \/\/ \t\t\t});\r\n        \/\/ \t\t});\r\n        \/\/ \t});\r\n\r\n\r\n        function validateAndSendEmail() {\r\n            \/\/ Collect form data\r\n            const location = document.getElementById('locationInput').value;\r\n            const service = document.querySelector('input[name=\"service\"]:checked').value;\r\n            const propertyType = document.querySelector('input[name=\"propertyType\"]:checked').value;\r\n            const bedrooms = document.querySelector('input[name=\"bedrooms\"]:checked').value;\r\n            const sellTiming = document.querySelector('input[name=\"sellTiming\"]:checked').value;\r\n            const saleReason = document.querySelector('input[name=\"saleReason\"]:checked').value;\r\n            const financing = document.querySelector('input[name=\"financing\"]:checked').value;\r\n            const email = document.getElementById('email').value;\r\n            const firstName = document.getElementById('fullName').value;\r\n            const lastName = document.getElementById('lastName').value;\r\n            const contactNumber = document.getElementById('contactNumber').value;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Construct email body\r\n            const emailBody = `\r\n                Location: ${location}\r\n                Service: ${service}\r\n                Property Type: ${propertyType}\r\n                Bedrooms: ${bedrooms}\r\n                Sell Timing: ${sellTiming}\r\n                Sale Reason: ${saleReason}\r\n                Financing: ${financing}\r\n                Email: ${email}\r\n                First Name: ${firstName}\r\n                Last Name: ${lastName}\r\n                Contact Number: ${contactNumber}\r\n            `;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Send the email using SMTP\r\n            Email.send({\r\n                SecureToken: \"your-smtp-password\", \/\/ This is used as a replacement for the actual password\r\n                To: \"admin@bestpropertyagent.com.au\",\r\n                From: \"your-email@example.com\",\r\n                Subject: \"New Quote Form Submission\",\r\n                Body: emailBody\r\n            }).then(function(message) {\r\n                \/\/ Redirect to thank-you page\r\n                redirectToThankYouPage();\r\n            });\r\n        }\r\n\r\n\r\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\r\n            initAutocomplete();\r\n\r\n            const nextButtons = document.querySelectorAll(\".next-button\");\r\n            const previousButtons = document.querySelectorAll(\".previous-button\");\r\n\r\n            nextButtons.forEach((button, index) => {\r\n                button.addEventListener(\"click\", () => validateAndShowStep(index + 1, index + 2));\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            previousButtons.forEach((button, index) => {\r\n                button.addEventListener(\"click\", () => goToPreviousStep(index + 2, index + 1));\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            document.getElementById(\"addPropertyManagement\")?.addEventListener(\"click\", addPropertyManagementStep);\r\n        });\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        function validateAndShowStep(current, next) {\r\n            let form = document.getElementById('submitForm');\r\n            const data = new FormData(form);\r\n            const queryString = new URLSearchParams(data).toString();\r\n\r\n            console.log(queryString);\r\n\r\n            if (current === 1) {\r\n                const locationInput = document.getElementById('locationInput');\r\n                if (!locationInput.value) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please enter a location.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n            } else if (current === 2) {\r\n                \/\/ Validate Step 2 input\r\n                const selectedService = document.querySelector('input[name=\"service\"]:checked');\r\n                if (!selectedService) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please select a service.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n\r\n            } else if (current === 3) {\r\n                const selectedPropertyType = document.querySelector('input[name=\"propertyType\"]:checked');\r\n                if (!selectedPropertyType) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please select a property type.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n            } else if (current === 4) {\r\n                \/\/ Validate Step 4 input\r\n                const selectedBedrooms = document.querySelector('input[name=\"bedrooms\"]:checked');\r\n                if (!selectedBedrooms) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please select the number of bedrooms.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n            } else if (current === 5) {\r\n                \/\/ Validate Step 5 input\r\n                const selectedSellTiming = document.querySelector('input[name=\"sellTiming\"]:checked');\r\n                if (!selectedSellTiming) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please select a sell timing.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n            } else if (current === 6) {\r\n                \/\/ Validate Step 6 input\r\n                const selectedSaleReason = document.querySelector('input[name=\"saleReason\"]:checked');\r\n                if (!selectedSaleReason) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please select a sale reason.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n            } else if (current === 7) {\r\n                \/\/ Validate Step 7 input\r\n                const selectedFinancing = document.querySelector('input[name=\"financing\"]:checked');\r\n                if (!selectedFinancing) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please select financing options.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n            } else if (current === 8) {\r\n                \/\/ Validate Step 8 input\r\n                const emailInput = document.getElementById('email');\r\n                const addressInput = document.getElementById('address');\r\n                if (!emailInput.checkValidity()) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please enter a valid email address.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n                if (!addressInput.checkValidity()) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please enter a valid  address.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n            } else if (current === 9) {\r\n                \/\/ Validate Step 9 input\r\n                const firstNameInput = document.getElementById('fullName');\r\n                \/\/ const lastNameInput = document.getElementById('lastName');\r\n                if (!firstNameInput.value) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please enter full name \");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n            } else if (current === 10) {\r\n                \/\/ Validate Step 10 input\r\n                const contactNumberInput = document.getElementById('contactNumber');\r\n                if (!contactNumberInput.checkValidity()) {\r\n                    alert(\"Please enter a valid Australian contact number.\");\r\n                    return;\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            showStep(next);\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        function addPropertyManagementStep() {\r\n            const propertyManagementStep = `\r\n                <div id=\"step3_5\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n                    <h2>Step 3.5: Property Management<\/h2>\r\n                    <form action=\"send_email.php\" method=\"post\">\r\n                        <p>What type of rental agent are you looking for?<\/p>\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"rentalAgentType\" value=\"Property manager to rent my property\">\r\n                        Property manager to rent my property<br>\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"rentalAgentType\" value=\"An agent to find me a property to rent\">\r\n                        An agent to find me a property to rent<br>\r\n                        \r\n                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"previous-button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(3_5, 3)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"next-button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(3_5, 4)\">Next<\/button>\r\n                    <\/form>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            `;\r\n\r\n            const propertyManagementStepContainer = document.createElement(\"div\");\r\n            propertyManagementStepContainer.innerHTML = propertyManagementStep;\r\n\r\n            const step3 = document.getElementById(\"step3\");\r\n            step3.parentNode.insertBefore(propertyManagementStepContainer, step3.nextSibling);\r\n\r\n            const step3_5 = document.getElementById(\"step3_5\");\r\n            const nextButton = step3.querySelector(\".next-button\");\r\n            const previousButton = step3_5.querySelector(\".previous-button\");\r\n\r\n            nextButton.removeEventListener(\"click\", validateAndShowStep);\r\n            nextButton.addEventListener(\"click\", () => validateAndShowStep(3, 3_5));\r\n\r\n            previousButton.removeEventListener(\"click\", goToPreviousStep);\r\n            previousButton.addEventListener(\"click\", () => goToPreviousStep(3_5, 3));\r\n\r\n            showStep(3_5);\r\n        }\r\n\r\n\r\n        \/\/ $('.pac-container').on('click', function () {\r\n        \/\/      alert(101);\r\n        \/\/ });\r\n        $('#locationInput').on('change', function(e) {\r\n            e.preventDefault();\r\n            e.stopPropagation();\r\n\r\n            const locationInput = document.getElementById('locationInput');\r\n            var txt = $('#locationInput').val().length;\r\n            if (!locationInput.value) {\r\n                alert(\"Please enter a location.\");\r\n            } else {\r\n                \/\/ alert(10);\r\n                validateAndShowStep(1, 2)\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n        $(\"input:radio[name='service']\").click(function() {\r\n            const selectedService = document.querySelector('input[name=\"service\"]:checked');\r\n            if (!selectedService) {\r\n          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