Articles by Tim Lawless

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…

Perth’s housing market continues its steady growth trajectory, highlighting moderate gains and evolving market dynamics amidst broader economic uncertainty. Perth housing values recorded increased momentum in April: April 2025: +0.4%, the highest monthly gain in six months March 2025: +0.3% Annual Growth: 10%, the slowest pace since August 2023 Perth housing market trends Timeframe Property…

Adelaide’s housing market continues to show resilience, although the pace of growth has moderated notably. The recent economic and political uncertainties have somewhat tempered the previously robust market conditions. Adelaide home values experienced moderate growth in recent months: April 2025: +0.3%, down significantly from March’s +0.7% Annual Growth: +9.8%, the first single-digit annual growth since…

The Australian housing market demonstrated moderate growth through April 2025. While February’s rate cut initially boosted market sentiment, recent uncertainties—including the federal election and Trump’s tariff announcements—have tempered confidence and slowed momentum. Housing values rose 0.3% in April, slightly lower than March’s 0.4%, suggesting some loss in the momentum initially gained from the February rate…