Nationally, house asking prices increased by 0.3%, while unit asking prices increased by 0.2%, resulting in a combined increase of 0.3%. Among capital cities, the average asking price rose by 0.7%, with houses increasing by 0.8% and units by 0.3%. Sydney’s market saw house asking prices rising by 1.8% and unit prices increased by 0.9%,…
If you’re trying to make sense of what’s happening in the Australian property market right now, you’re not alone. With so many conflicting headlines, economic updates, and so-called “experts” offering clickbait opinions, it can feel overwhelming, even for seasoned investors. That’s why each month I cut through the noise and bring you the latest median…
The dust has settled. The voting booths are packed away. The sausage sizzles have cooled. And the Albanese-led Labor government has secured another term in office. But what does this mean for the Australian property market? That’s the big question I put to Dr. Andrew Wilson, in this week’s Property Insider video chat. And with…
Auction clearance rates and listings were generally higher in most capitals over the past week as markets resumed with more focus following the lengthy holiday distractions in April, including General Election Day. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City This Week Last Week Saturday Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 552…
The NSW Government has just delivered another blow to property investors, and this time it’s not about rental caps or land tax—it’s about pets. Yes, pets. But not just one or two. Under new tenancy reforms, landlords must now allow up to four animals in their rental properties… and, in some cases, potentially even more….
Australia’s median home price hit a new record high in April, rising 0.20% to reach $805,000 according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. However, the rate of growth was slower than that seen over the first three months of the year. But with further interest rate cuts expected this year, there is a strong chance we…
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…
Housing has become one of the defining issues of the 2025 Federal Election. As affordability worsens and rental markets remain tight, the question of how to support Australians into secure, affordable housing has rightly become central to both major parties’ campaigns. Both major parties have released policies aimed at improving access to home ownership, particularly…
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…
Imagine stepping into a time machine and heading back to 2015. Petrol was just $1.20 a litre, a decent coffee cost $4, and you could fill a trolley at the supermarket without flinching. Fast-forward to today and, while inflation has taken a noticeable bite out of our daily budgets, there are still some parts of…
