Tim is Research Director at Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), analysing real estate markets, demographics and economic trends across Australia. Visit www.corelogic.com.au
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…
Cotality’s national Home Value Index recorded a third straight month of growth in April, with dwelling values up 0.3% to a new record high. The rise in values has added approximately $2,720 to the median value of an Australian dwelling over the month. Home values rose across every capital city, ranging from a 1.1% gain…
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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…
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Brisbane’s housing market continues its impressive run, marking its 26th consecutive month of growth in March 2025. However, recent trends suggest the pace of value increases is moderating, influenced by affordability constraints and shifting market dynamics. Brisbane home values showed consistent yet slowing growth: March 2025: +0.4% Quarterly Growth (Q1 2025): +0.9%, adding approximately $8,340…
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Sydney’s property market has shown clear signs of recovery over recent months, driven largely by improving sentiment and a gradual easing of interest rates. According to CoreLogic’s latest data for April 2025, the city’s housing market is experiencing cautious optimism. After experiencing a decline of 2.2% from October 2024 to January 2025, Sydney housing values…
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Melbourne’s housing market is showing clear signs of recovery after an extended downturn period that began following its peak in March 2022. Recent data from CoreLogic reveals steady improvements in market conditions, driven by supportive economic factors and shifting buyer sentiment. Melbourne’s home values have been trending upwards for the past two months, indicating renewed…
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The Australian property market reached new record highs in March 2025, marking a notable recovery after a brief downturn from November to January. CoreLogic’s National Home Value Index rose by 0.4%, continuing the positive momentum from February’s 0.3% rise. Improved market sentiment, bolstered by recent interest rate cuts, has significantly influenced this turnaround, positively affecting…
As expected, the RBA is taking a cautious approach, holding the cash rate firm at 4.1% in April, despite inflationary pressures easing into the target range and labour markets showing a softer outcome in February. The monthly CPI update for February shows core inflation has been tracking inside the RBA’s 2-3% target since December. At…
It was March 11th 2020 when the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic. Although the onset of the pandemic is now five years behind us, the influence on housing markets is still being felt. One of the most significant factors five years on from March 2020 is how housing values have changed….
