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. After moving through the most diverse conditions since 2007, growth rates across Australia’s capital cities have tightened to the narrowest range in over 4 years, according to Cotality’s latest data….
In our increasingly vertical cities, outdoor space has quietly become one of the most valuable features in apartment living, and many buyers are paying a surprising premium for it. A recent analysis from Woodbury Furniture reveals something property investors should take seriously: Australians are paying as much as $390,000 more for apartments that include a…
Every now and then, a quiet indicator pops up in the property data that says a lot about where the market is heading – not in flashy headlines, but in subtle, structural shifts that shape how our cities evolve. One of those indicators? Residential demolitions. Sure, they don’t sound as glamorous as skyrocketing median prices…
Most Australians are unknowingly handing thousands of dollars back to their bank every year—not by paying higher interest rates or missing loan repayments, but by failing to make smart use of one of the simplest tools available to them: their offset account. A recent survey by Finder found that nearly half of Australians with offset…
Let’s be honest—property investing isn’t a solo sport anymore. Sure, back in the day, you might’ve been able to buy a few properties just by reading the weekend papers and chatting to local agents. But today? The stakes are higher. The markets are more complex. And mistakes are more expensive. That’s why having a professional…
Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, growing by just 0.2% as government spending slowed and extreme weather events dampened demand. That followed an increase of 0.6% in the previous quarter. The national accounts report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed annual growth steady at 1.3%, below market forecasts for an improvement…
It seems the tide is turning for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Stayz across Australia. And if you’re a property investor, or considering becoming one, this shift is worth paying attention to. We’ve long known that short-stay accommodation platforms have disrupted the traditional rental market. In recent years, they’ve become particularly attractive for property owners…
The latest asking price trends across Australia’s capital cities highlight a mix of stability, modest gains, and pockets of sharp growth. While some markets show cooling signs, others continue their strong upward trajectory. Key Market Movements: Sydney: House prices remain flat (-0.1% this month), but annual growth holds firm at 6.5%. Units saw a 9%…
What’s Really Happening With Property Prices Right Now? Every month, investors, homeowners, and would-be buyers turn to the latest median property price data, hoping to make sense of what’s happening in our housing markets. And while the numbers give us important clues, they don’t tell the full story. Right now, Australia’s property markets are still…
National home prices rose 0.39% in May, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth and a new record high for Australian home values, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. Since the Reserve Bank’s February rate cut, price momentum has reaccelerated and broadened, with all capitals seeing prices lift. Ms Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at PropTrack…