We’re in a challenging environment for property investors and homebuyers — interest rates are still relatively high, living costs are biting, and many long-term investors are finding themselves “asset rich but cash poor.” So, when a lender comes out offering a 10-year interest-only (IO) home loan, it naturally raises a few eyebrows, and some important…
Another quarter, another ABS population update. But this isn’t just a bunch of numbers. It’s the story of where our nation is heading—and how smart investors can use this knowledge to get ahead. ABS reported: Australia’s population was 27,400,013 people at 31 December 2024. The quarterly growth was 91,133 people (0.3%). The annual growth was…
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While the national housing market is finding its feet after a few interest rate cuts, Perth continues to carve its own path. Perth’s property values are still on an impressive run. In May, we saw a solid 0.7% rise in dwelling values. While Darwin took the top spot this month, Perth came in as the second-strongest…
Cotality’s latest Pain & Gain report shows 86,000 dwellings resold across Australia in the March quarter of 2025. The analysis revealed that 94.9% of property resales in the March 2025 quarter delivered a profit, and total gross resale profits reached $31.7 billion. The results reflect a housing market in transition, with profitability poised to rise…
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While national dwelling values have been on the rise, Adelaide’s market has continued its remarkable run, demonstrating incredible resilience and posting some of the strongest growth figures in the country. Adelaide’s property market has not just been strong; it’s been a standout performer. Home values in May rose another 0.4%, contributing to a staggering 8.6% annual gain….
The Australian housing market is showing surprising resilience, with national dwelling values posting a fourth consecutive month of growth. Spurred on by recent interest rate cuts and the widespread expectation of more to come, a renewed sense of momentum is building. However, with affordability pressures at record highs and a slower pace of annual growth,…
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Brisbane continues to show resilience and interesting dynamics, particularly in the unit sector. Brisbane’s property market continues its upward trajectory, posting solid gains in May and demonstrating consistent growth throughout the first five months of 2025. Monthly Growth (May 2025): Dwelling values rose a further 0.6%. Year-to-Date Growth (first 5 months 2025): The market is…
Over the decades I’ve spent observing the ebbs and flows of the Australian property market, every now and then a shift comes along that’s not just cyclical—it’s structural. And right now, we’re living through one. Domain’s latest Sustainability in Property Report 2025 confirms what many of us in the property industry have already been sensing:…
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Sydney’s property market is still on the up, marking its fourth consecutive month of growth in May. While the pace of Sydney’s property price growth might not be breakneck, it’s consistent: May 2025 Monthly Growth: +0.5% Year-to-Date Growth (2025): +1.3% Annual Growth (to May 2025): +1.1% Current Values vs. Peak: Still a smidge (0.3%) below…
We often talk about the challenges buyers face — from securing finance to entering a competitive market. But selling a property? That comes with its own set of emotional landmines. A recent survey by OpenAgent found that over 80% of Australians who sold a property in the last two years found the experience just as…
