With the 2025 Federal Election now locked in for May 3rd, Australian property investors and homebuyers are naturally keen to understand how the electoral outcomes could impact the real estate market. Historically, elections bring uncertainty, and uncertainty tends to make markets cautious. Buyers hesitate, sellers hold back, and investors wait to see if major policy…
Auction clearance rates were lower in most capitals over the past week reflecting perhaps more choices for buyers as listing numbers surged. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City This Week Last Week Saturday Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 1065 71.4% 834 73.9% Easter Easter Melbourne 1330 66.9% 1156 69.5%…
There’s been a lot of noise again about allowing first-home buyers to dip into their superannuation to purchase a property. It’s not a new idea—the Morrison government floated it in 2022, and now it’s resurfacing as a potential vote-winner for the Liberals ahead of the next election. At first glance, it sounds appealing, doesn’t it?…
Over the last couple of years, our employment markets have remained particularly strong, with skyrocketing job creation, record-low unemployment and high employment participation rates, despite all the challenges the economy, high interest rates and geopolitical problems have thrown at Australia. In fact, in her February Parliamentary Testimony, RBA Governor Bullock questioned whether the labour market…
The first interest rate cut in five years was welcome news for our housing markets. Though modest, this rate cut is not just about the potential savings for homeowners; it’s primarily a psychological boost that should reignite confidence in our housing market. While much of the focus in the media is on the relief for…
A little-known change by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has put property sellers at risk of having 15% of their sale price withheld, a mistake that could cost over $122,000 for the average property owner. Since January 1, 2025, anyone selling property in Australia must obtain a clearance certificate before settlement. If they fail to…
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he Perth housing market is starting to show some cracks in the growth trend, with values rising by a relatively small 0.3%. Earlier growth readings have revised lower, with Perth values now rising by just 0.3% in total over the past three months. Weaker conditions are more concentrated around the upper quartile of the market,…
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The 0.3% rise in Adelaide dwelling values was the 23rd straight month of growth, but it was also one of the smallest in the growth cycle to date, a reminder that momentum is leaving the upswing as affordability challenges become more pressing and population growth winds down. The trend has been favouring more affordable housing…
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Brisbane housing values moved through a 25th month of consistent growth in February, but the 0.2% monthly gain was one of the smallest of the cycle to date. The rise was mostly supported by a 0.7% lift in unit values, while Brisbane house values were unchanged over the month. Similarly, the upper quartile of the…
Housing affordability has long been an issue in Australia, but a new report makes it clear, we’re in uncharted territory. The new report, Priced Out: An Index of Affordable Rentals for Australian Voters (2025), published by Everybody’s Home, reveals a rental crisis that’s no longer just affecting low-income earners. Today, even middle-income Australians, nurses, teachers, police…
