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…
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…
As expected, the RBA is taking a cautious approach, holding the cash rate firm at 4.1% in April, despite inflationary pressures easing into the target range and labour markets showing a softer outcome in February. The monthly CPI update for February shows core inflation has been tracking inside the RBA’s 2-3% target since December. At…
Why are we blaming international students for Australia’s housing crisis? In recent years, as housing affordability has worsened across Australia, international students have been thrust into the spotlight as a scapegoat. It’s an argument that’s tempting in its simplicity: more students mean more demand, which pushes up rents. But the reality? It’s a lot more…
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…
