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…
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?…
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…
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Sydney housing values edged 0.3% higher in February. The rise was a little stronger for houses up 0.3% than units at 0.2% and was also more noticeable across the upper quartile of the market where values rose by a larger 0.4% in February compared with just a 0.1% rise across lower quartile values. The lift…
It’s been two years of interest rate hikes, rising cost-of-living pressures, and constant warnings about mortgage stress. And yet, Australian homeowners are proving more resilient than many expected. The latest data from APRA’s Quarterly Property Exposure Statistics shows that offset account balances have surged to record highs, while mortgage defaults have fallen for the first…
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Melbourne’s housing market has ended a 10-month run of value declines, posting a 0.4% rise in values in February. Along with Hobart, Melbourne’s monthly rise was the highest of any capital city. The rise in values was driven by houses up 0.4% while the unit sector recorded a smaller 0.2% rise. Similarly, the upper quartile of…
