I hate to repeat what everyone else is saying, but clearly, we are living in challenging times. Despite all the bad news in the media, with economic problems, geopolitical problems, and cost-of-living pressures, there is also good news out there if you look for it. But there’s no doubt there are still many challenges ahead…
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After a period of stagnation, the Melbourne property market is showing clear signs of a comeback. Dwelling values rose for a second consecutive quarter, climbing 1.1% over the three months to June, a welcome turnaround after three straight quarters of decline. Melbourne’s property values have found their footing. A 0.5% rise in June capped off a positive quarter,…
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The WA capital is once again capturing headlines. After a brief period of negative change late last year, the Perth property market has re-ignited, showing a significant acceleration in the pace of capital gains. Perth’s housing market demonstrated renewed strength in June, with the monthly rate of growth climbing to 0.8%. This positive momentum has…
Are you considering investing in Melbourne’s property market? You’re not alone — and you’re certainly not too late. Melbourne has posted four consecutive months of home price growth so far in 2025. This represents a notable turnaround as Melbourne property prices fell in most months of 2024. Melbourne continues to rank as one of Australia’s most…
Where is the Australian property market heading? With so much noise and confusion in the media, it’s hard to make sense of what’s really happening. Every week, headlines scream conflicting messages — some warn of falling house prices, others claim we’re in the midst of another boom. But savvy investors know the truth lies not…
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Brisbane has quietly but powerfully emerged from the shadows of Sydney and Melbourne and proven itself as a property market heavyweight. While the southern capitals tend to grab many of the headlines, Brisbane real estate has delivered solid, sustainable growth over the last few years and it’s still going strong. Now, with population surging, infrastructure…
Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “Sydney’s too expensive.””You’ve missed the boat.””Now’s not the time to invest.” These are just a few of the myths floating around dinner tables and social media feeds. But here’s the truth: in every market cycle, there are opportunities—if you know where…
The Australian housing market has continued its steady recovery, marking a fifth consecutive month of growth. National dwelling values climbed by 0.6% in June, a trend fueled by recent interest rate cuts and growing consumer certainty. The positive momentum is widespread, with nearly every broad region in Australia recording monthly gains. The first interest rate…
Victoria’s rental market is about to undergo another shake-up. From October 2025, it will become illegal for landlords and agents to encourage tenants to offer more than the advertised rental price. The aim of this is to crack down on “rent bidding”, which the government claims is fuelling unsustainable rent increases and creating even more…
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. Almost 45% of all suburbs across Australia are now at a record high in value, according to Cotality. The suburb-level analysis reveals the broad-based nature of the current housing upswing,…
