Australia’s housing market continues to defy the doomsayers, with national house prices rising by 1.0% in March, building on the modest gain in February. But what’s happening to our rental markets? That’s what we’ll find out today as Dr. Andrew Wilson shares the latest My Housing Market Rental Report. And we also discussed what Trump’s tariffs…
If you’ve been following the property markets closely, you’ll know investor activity has increased. But the latest figures from Money.com.au’s Mortgage Insights report confirm just how widespread, and strategic this resurgence is. We’re not just seeing more investor loans; we’re seeing investors target very specific markets, asset types, and growth corridors. And as always, the…
In February the first interest rate cut in five years was welcome news for our housing markets. Though modest, this rate cut was not just about the potential savings for homeowners; it was primarily a psychological boost that should reignite confidence in our housing market. The RBA kept rates on hold last week, but if…
As the ink dries on Trump’s latest tariffs, an unexpected ripple across the Pacific could mean a windfall for Australian home owners and property investors. You see… the worlds of global finance and real estate are intricately connected, and sometimes a policy shift in one country can create unexpected opportunities in another. Such is the…
Australia’s housing market continues to defy the doomsayers. According to the latest data, dwelling prices rose another 0.4% in March, building on the modest 0.3% gain in February. While these aren’t eye-watering figures, they mark a consistent turnaround after several months of softening values, with minor monthly falls recorded late last year and in January….
In property investment, we talk a lot about location, scarcity, infrastructure, and lifestyle appeal. But there’s one factor that rarely makes it to the front page of feasibility studies — noise. And yet, mounting evidence suggests that excessive environmental noise isn’t just annoying, it’s measurably reducing property values, undermining rental performance, and even impacting public…
Australia’s capital-city rental markets are showing clearer signs of cooling, but renters are still facing tough competition, according to Domain’s latest Rent Report for the March 2025 quarter. While rents continue to rise in many areas, house rental price growth across the combined capitals has now plateaued for three straight quarters, marking the slowest annual…
Nationally, house prices increased by 0.8%, while unit prices increased by 0.7%, resulting in a combined increase of 0.8%. Among capital cities, the average asking price rose by 0.6%, with houses increasing by 0.5% and by 0.9%. Sydney’s market saw house prices rising by 0.9% and unit prices increase by 0.4%, leading to an increase…
As we head towards the next federal election, a major shift is underway. And it’s being driven by a generation increasingly shut out of home ownership. For young Australians, housing affordability is no longer just a personal struggle, it’s become a political deal-breaker. A recent survey by Money.com.au uncovered something that seasoned political analysts might…
There’s no sugar-coating it—Australia is facing a housing crisis. It’s not just a headline or a political soundbite. It’s a daily reality for buyers, renters, builders, and yes, investors too. Our population is growing rapidly, but our housing stock simply isn’t keeping up. Demand continues to outpace supply, affordability is under pressure, and our building…
