Australia’s property markets continue to surprise many commentators as we move through May 2025. Despite higher interest rates, cost-of-living pressures and languishing consumer confidence, property values are still edging higher in many parts of the country. Demand continues to outstrip supply, vacancy rates remain at record lows, and buyer sentiment is slowly improving as evidence…
Interest rates are falling, confidence is rising, and property prices are stabilising. This could actually be one of the best times in years to get into the property market. According to NAB’s latest Residential Property Survey, Australia’s housing market has turned a significant corner. After a challenging year of interest rate uncertainty and affordability headwinds,…
Auction listings were predictably higher this week without the holiday and election distractions of the last month. The Melbourne market continues to gather momentum and has now recorded the highest weekly clearance rate over consecutive weeks. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City This Week Last Week Saturday Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate…
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 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…
