Housing has emerged as a pivotal issue in the upcoming federal election, with housing policies taking centre stage in the political debate and dominating discussion among voters. And rightly so. An imbalance between housing supply and demand, alongside cost-of-living pressures, high interest rates and low savings has pushed the cost of owning or renting a…
National rents rose 1.7% over the March quarter, up from 0.4% in the December quarter, according to CoreLogic’s latest Quarterly Rental Review. However, this uptick is largely seasonal, with the 1.7% rise in rents over the three months to March marking the slowest Q1 growth since 2019 (1.0%) and is a full percentage point below…
Yes, you read that right — even in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, there are still places around Australia where owning a home can be cheaper than renting. But (and it’s a big but), you need to know where to look, and you need to act strategically. The media’s been busy with doom and…
We’re living in interesting times with share markets tumbling, consumer confidence spluttering, and talking about countries falling into recession and the thought that central banks will need to drop interest rates significantly to stimulate economies around the world. Obviously, it’s still early days; however, over the last week, several economic indicators have been released, which…
You’ve probably noticed the headlines predicting doom and gloom — again. Recession whispers are growing louder, with interest rate falls, global uncertainty, and consumer stress dominating the news. But are we really headed for a recession here in Australia? According to Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, the answer is a reassuring no. And I…
There’s been a lot of noise lately suggesting that property investors are raking it in thanks to soaring rents. But when you look past the headlines and dig into the data, a very different picture emerges. According to the 2024 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey, nearly two-thirds (65%) of property investors are currently experiencing negative…
The NSW Government has just delivered another blow to property investors, and this time it’s not about rental caps or land tax—it’s about pets. Yes, pets. But not just one or two. Under new tenancy reforms, landlords must now allow up to four animals in their rental properties… and, in some cases, potentially even more….
After several years of relentless rent hikes, it seems the tide might be turning—at least for now and in certain locations. PropTrack’s latest rental market data shows that nearly three-quarters of NSW suburbs experienced either stagnant or declining advertised rents over the past three months. That’s a marked change from the skyrocketing rental increases we’ve…
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Perth’s housing market has entered a period of stability following remarkable growth in recent years. According to CoreLogic, the city’s property market is experiencing steady conditions with modest recent value movements. Perth home values have shown minimal change recently: March 2025: +0.2% Overall Trend: Virtually unchanged since October 2024 Perth housing market trends Perth’s market…
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Adelaide’s housing market continues its impressive growth streak, recording substantial value increases and remaining one of Australia’s standout property markets, according to CoreLogic’s latest April 2025 update. Adelaide home values have shown strong and consistent gains: March 2025: +0.8% increase, the second-highest gain among capital cities. Total growth over 24 months: 25.6%, adding approximately $169,000…
