Auction markets have continued to report generally positive results, despite the distractions of the King’s Birthday holiday weekend, which is celebrated in most markets. Melbourne continues to exhibit clear signs of a revival, recording the highest clearance rate of all the capitals over the past week. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City This…
Let’s be honest—property investing isn’t a solo sport anymore. Sure, back in the day, you might’ve been able to buy a few properties just by reading the weekend papers and chatting to local agents. But today? The stakes are higher. The markets are more complex. And mistakes are more expensive. That’s why having a professional…
Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, growing by just 0.2% as government spending slowed and extreme weather events dampened demand. That followed an increase of 0.6% in the previous quarter. The national accounts report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed annual growth steady at 1.3%, below market forecasts for an improvement…
If you’ve been following Australia’s property market for a while (as I’m sure many of you have), you know affordability has long been a hot topic — often used as a political football, a media headline grabber, and a generational grievance. But now, new data from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI), reported…
It seems the tide is turning for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Stayz across Australia. And if you’re a property investor, or considering becoming one, this shift is worth paying attention to. We’ve long known that short-stay accommodation platforms have disrupted the traditional rental market. In recent years, they’ve become particularly attractive for property owners…
The latest asking price trends across Australia’s capital cities highlight a mix of stability, modest gains, and pockets of sharp growth. While some markets show cooling signs, others continue their strong upward trajectory. Key Market Movements: Sydney: House prices remain flat (-0.1% this month), but annual growth holds firm at 6.5%. Units saw a 9%…
Is the property market about to face a new challenge—or a fresh opportunity? In this week’s Property Insiders chat, I’m joined again by Dr. Andrew Wilson, as we unpack the very latest in economic indicators and housing trends. I ask him: Whether inflation is finally tamed—and what it means for interest rates About the worrying…
What’s Really Happening With Property Prices Right Now? Every month, investors, homeowners, and would-be buyers turn to the latest median property price data, hoping to make sense of what’s happening in our housing markets. And while the numbers give us important clues, they don’t tell the full story. Right now, Australia’s property markets are still…
National home prices rose 0.39% in May, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth and a new record high for Australian home values, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. Since the Reserve Bank’s February rate cut, price momentum has reaccelerated and broadened, with all capitals seeing prices lift. Ms Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at PropTrack…
Australian dwelling values rose another 0.5% in May, taking the national index 1.7% higher over the first five months of the year. The gains were broad-based, with every capital city posting a rise of at least 0.4% through the month. The continued momentum we’re seeing across almost all markets is no doubt being fuelled by…
