There’s been no shortage of finger-pointing when it comes to Australia’s rental crisis. One of the more popular scapegoats in recent years? International students. After all, when you have hundreds of thousands of students flooding back into the country after the pandemic, it’s easy to assume they’d be pushing up rents, tightening supply, and even…
If you own an investment property in Victoria, there are some major changes to the rental laws heading your way in late 2025. And they’re not just tweaks around the edges, these reforms are a complete shift in how the relationship between rental providers (what landlords are now officially called) and renters will work. While…
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The latest data is in, and it confirms what many on the ground are feeling: Perth’s property market is firing on all cylinders. The September 2025 Housing Market Update from Cotality reveals a market defined by strong value growth, intense buyer demand, and critically low stock levels. As we head into the traditionally busy spring…
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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As we step into spring, the national property conversation is buzzing with steady growth. But here in Adelaide, our market isn’t just growing; it’s thriving. August’s data reveals a market with robust health, outperforming the combined capital city average and showing no signs of slowing down. So, what’s happening in the City of Churches? We’ve…
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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As the Australian property market blooms ahead of the busy spring season, one city is clearly standing out from the rest: Brisbane. While national housing values saw a healthy 0.7% rise in August, Brisbane has surged ahead, topping the growth charts and solidifying its position as a market leader. Based on the latest data from…
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Sydney’s property market is showing no signs of slowing down as we head into spring. The latest data from September 2025 reveals a market characterised by rising values, strong buyer demand, and incredibly tight stock levels. For both prospective buyers and sellers, understanding these dynamics is key to navigating the bustling months ahead. The national…
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As Melbourne shakes off the winter chill, the city’s property market is showing consistent warmth, albeit at a moderate pace. According to the latest housing market update for September 2025, Melbourne is experiencing a steady and sustained recovery, marking its seventh consecutive month of growth. While the pace might be more measured compared to other…
The Australian housing market has continued its steady recovery, notching up a sixth consecutive month of growth in July. The latest data from Cotality paints a picture of a market delicately balanced between powerful tailwinds and significant headwinds. However, sky-high prices and affordability constraints are acting as a handbrake, keeping the pace of growth modest…
