If you’re involved in a property transaction, you shouldn’t have to worry about scammers circling like sharks. Yet new research from PEXA has revealed something deeply concerning: 97% of Australians who recently bought or intend to buy a property failed to spot the warning signs of a settlement scam. Think about that. Almost everyone thinks…
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The latest data reveals a Sydney property market gathering momentum this spring. Home values have recorded their most significant quarterly jump in nearly two years, showcasing a resilient and strengthening market. However, for many, the dream of homeownership is becoming more challenging as affordability issues persist. In this month’s update, we’ll delve into the key…
There’s something about spring that breathes new life into the property market. As the weather warms and gardens come alive, so too does buyer and seller activity. And this year, the start of spring has truly delivered. According to Domain’s Market Insights report for September, auction clearance rates have climbed to their highest levels since…
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The spring selling season is in full swing, and while headlines might be screaming about booming markets in other parts of the country, Melbourne is quietly and confidently carving its own path. The latest October 2025 housing market data from Cotality reveals a market that’s not about explosive sprints, but about a sustainable, steady marathon….
The Australian property market is gathering significant momentum as we move further into spring, with national home values marking their most substantial monthly increase since October of 2023. A potent combination of low housing supply and resurgent buyer demand is fueling a broad-based recovery across the nation. Let’s dive into the key trends shaping the…
Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) paints an interesting picture. Australia’s property market has reached a new milestone, with the total value of residential real estate climbing to $11.8 trillion for the first time, increasing by $678 billion over the…
The federal government is exploring ways to unlock billions of dollars from Australia’s $4 trillion superannuation system to help boost rental housing supply. At first glance, this looks like a win-win solution: more capital flowing into the housing sector, more stock built, and a step toward easing the chronic rental shortage. But as is often…
A recent report has claimed that Australia is drifting towards becoming a “homeowners’ welfare state.” It’s a provocative headline, but is it really the full story? Yes, it’s true that tax settings and government policies have long favoured homeownership, but rather than seeing this as a handout, we should recognise it as a deliberate choice…
Australia’s rental market is seeing renewed strength as national vacancy rates reach a new record-low, according to Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review. Cotality’s seasonally adjusted Rental Value Index saw national dwelling rents post a 1.4% rise in Q3, its largest three-month increase since June 2024, and a significant uptick from the 1.1% lift recorded in…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate in…
