More than 60% of Australian households are made up of just one or two people, yet the bulk of our housing stock is built for families. New analysis from Cotality shows a stark mismatch between who lives in our homes and the kinds of homes we’re building. Who really makes up Australia’s households? When most…
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The Perth property market is once again gathering steam, showing clear signs of reacceleration after a period of moderation. According to the latest August 2025 Housing Market Update from Cotality, Perth stands out with robust growth, particularly in the often-overlooked unit sector. Tim Lawless, Cotality’s Research Director, notes that while the national market is seeing…
For years, stamp duty has been the elephant in the room when we talk about housing affordability and economic reform. Everyone knows it’s a problem; economists, buyers, sellers, and investors alike. Yet, despite endless reviews and repeated calls for reform, we’re still stuck with a tax that almost no one is willing to defend. Dr…
If you could cut your power bills by 90%, would you? A new report by Rewiring Australia, reported in the Guardian, says that’s exactly what’s possible for the average Australian household, if we fully embrace energy efficiency and electrification. But while the numbers are promising, the real challenge lies in making it happen. Let’s look…
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Adelaide’s property market continues to show resilience, recording another month of positive growth in July. Dwelling values across the city climbed by 0.7%, a result that stands out among the capital cities. As Tim Lawless notes, this is a significant short-term result: Dwelling values are up 0.7% across Adelaide in July, the strongest month-on-month gain…
In what’s being described as an explosive move, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has come out swinging against property tax concessions, backing reforms that could fundamentally change the way investors approach real estate in this country. They propose to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) discounts to just one investment property…
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In July, Brisbane’s dwelling values saw a healthy increase, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s strongest-performing capital city markets. While the monthly pace eased slightly from June, the overall trend remains firmly positive. Brisbane dwelling values rose 0.7% in July, a slight easing from the 0.9% rise in June. Tim Lawless This consistent…
The property market is buzzing again – and this week, the numbers confirm it. Unemployment has nudged lower, the RBA has cut rates, and auction markets around the country are showing signs of boomtime energy. But what does all this really mean for property buyers, sellers, and investors? In this week’s Property Insider chat, Dr….
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The Sydney property market is charting a course of steady, if modest, growth, but a deepening affordability crisis is creating a two‑speed market that’s pushing houses further out of reach. Sydney’s dwelling values continued their upward trend in July, posting a 0.6% rise. This marks a period of sustained growth, holding steady from the previous month….
Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia delivered the third rate cut this year, and financial markets are forecasting another two or three rate cuts by the middle of next year. Peter Munton, chief Economist at the Bank of Queensland, found that Australian home values typically rise by double-digit rates two years after the beginning…
