Tim is Research Director at Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), analysing real estate markets, demographics and economic trends across Australia. Visit www.corelogic.com.au
![Perth housing market update [video] | May 2025](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Perth-city-270x200.jpeg)
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…
Today’s 25 basis point cut to the cash rate marks a further shift toward more accommodative monetary policy. With both headline and core inflation now within the RBA’s 2—3% target range —and no signs of a wage-price breakout despite ongoing tightness in the labour market — the RBA’s decision to lower rates for the second time…
![Adelaide housing market update [video] | May 2025](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/adelaide-270x200.jpg)
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…
![Melbourne housing market update [video] | May 2025](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/melbourne-1-270x200.jpg)
Melbourne’s housing market continues to show positive momentum, although the pace of growth has moderated slightly in recent months. Melbourne property values recorded their third consecutive monthly increase: April 2025: +0.2% Quarterly Growth (February–April 2025): +1.0%, the strongest quarterly gain since October 2023 Melbourne Housing Market Trends Timeframe Price Change (%) Monthly (April 2025) +0.2%…
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Brisbane’s housing market continues its positive trajectory. While recent interest rate cuts initially boosted market conditions, the pace of gains has slightly softened amid broader economic uncertainty. Brisbane property values continue to rise steadily: Annual Growth: 7.8%, the slowest since September 2023 April 2025: +0.4% increase March 2025: +0.5% increase Brisbane housing market trends Timeframe…
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Sydney’s housing market continues to recover, albeit at a moderating pace. After a promising boost from the February rate cut, momentum has slightly softened, influenced by broader economic uncertainty. Sydney property prices have demonstrated moderate but consistent gains: April 2025: +0.2% increase Quarterly Growth (February–April 2025): +1.0%, marking the strongest three-month gain since August 2024…
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…
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…
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…
