National home prices rose 0.5% in September, extending the upswing to a ninth straight month and lifting values 6.2% higher than a year ago, according to PropTrack. PropTrack data shows that the housing market remains on a firm upward trajectory this spring selling season. National home prices rose 0.5% in September, extending the upswing to…
The government wants to build 1.2 million new homes by 2029. That’s ambitious. It sounds impressive. And frankly, it’s what we need – at least 240,000 new dwellings per year to bring our housing market back into balance. Valuers Charter Keck Cramer have broken down these figures to a state and territory level to understand…
The Australian property market is on the move. After a few years of uncertainty, highlighted by headlines about falling prices and interest rate hikes that made buyers nervous, we turned the corner last year, and property values have been rising ever since. With the Reserve Bank having dropped interest rates three times already this year,…
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,…
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…
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…
