Remember when owning a home was considered a rite of passage? A marker of stability and success? Today, for many Australians, that milestone feels more like a distant fantasy than a realistic goal. What was once seen as the cornerstone of financial security has become an uphill battle, with soaring property prices, stricter lending rules,…
Spring has always been the season that reinvigorates Australia’s property markets. It’s the time of year when listings surge, buyers come out in force, and competition intensifies. But beyond the headlines, spring also reveals something far more telling: what Australians are actually searching for in a home. And this year, Domain’s data shows that buyers…
What happens when your dream holiday destination turns into a staging ground for gridlock, sky-high rents, and near-invisible housing options? Welcome to the Gold Coast—a city fighting to catch up with its own popularity. It was once known for its glittering beaches, holiday resorts, and laid-back lifestyle, but today, the Gold Coast has earned a…
Australia’s property market is waking up, and it looks like it’s gearing up for a supercharged Spring. The latest Domain Market Insights for August reveal that after a quieter winter, buyers are back in force, auction activity is surging, and stock levels are tightening across the combined capitals. Dr. Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research…
I don’t know about you, but I’m seeing a lot of so-called “experts” on social media confidently forecasting the direction of our real estate markets and property prices for the balance of 2025 and well into next year. However, if they really knew how to predict our markets, these individuals would likely be enjoying a…
If there’s one thing property investors learn over time, it’s that no two cycles are ever the same. The past decade has reminded us of this lesson again and again. Since 2015, Australia has been through three major interest rate cutting cycles. Each of these has played out very differently, with entirely different market segments…
Australia’s prestige property markets are revealing a surprising opportunity for strategic buyers – not inside the elite strongholds, but just beyond their borders. Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee’s latest analysis introduces the concept of “fortress suburbs” – coveted enclaves like Mosman and Toorak that resist the usual spillover effect seen in property markets. These…
When it’s time to start looking for your next property purchase, you’ll come across a lot of jargon you might not have heard before. Saving for a deposit or house hunting is time-consuming enough, so when it comes to deciphering some of the real estate market code and industry lingo you could probably do with…
First home buyers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are set to benefit from a major shake-up to federal housing policy, with expanded access to the 5% deposit scheme arriving three months ahead of schedule. From October, the federal government’s expanded First Home Buyer Guarantee will kick in, allowing eligible buyers to purchase a property with…
Every year, spring breathes new life into Australia’s property markets. It’s the season that shapes how the year closes and often sets the tone for the year ahead. New analysis from Domain indicates that recent cash rate cuts, boosted buyer confidence, and spending power are setting the stage for a supercharged spring selling season. The…
