Articles by Tim Lawless

While the national housing market is finding its feet after a few interest rate cuts, Perth continues to carve its own path. Perth’s property values are still on an impressive run. In May, we saw a solid 0.7% rise in dwelling values. While Darwin took the top spot this month, Perth came in as the second-strongest…

While national dwelling values have been on the rise, Adelaide’s market has continued its remarkable run, demonstrating incredible resilience and posting some of the strongest growth figures in the country. Adelaide’s property market has not just been strong; it’s been a standout performer. Home values in May rose another 0.4%, contributing to a staggering 8.6% annual gain….

The Australian housing market is showing surprising resilience, with national dwelling values posting a fourth consecutive month of growth. Spurred on by recent interest rate cuts and the widespread expectation of more to come, a renewed sense of momentum is building. However, with affordability pressures at record highs and a slower pace of annual growth,…

Sydney’s property market is still on the up, marking its fourth consecutive month of growth in May. While the pace of Sydney’s property price growth might not be breakneck, it’s consistent: May 2025 Monthly Growth: +0.5% Year-to-Date Growth (2025): +1.3% Annual Growth (to May 2025): +1.1% Current Values vs. Peak: Still a smidge (0.3%) below…

Melbourne’s property market is showing continued signs of life, moving through its fourth consecutive month of growth. While the recovery is steady, it’s occurring within a broader national context of shifting interest rate expectations and varying affordability pressures. Let’s dive into what this means for Melbourne. The positive influence of February’s rate cut is still…