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…
Early winter auction markets have produced more positive results for sellers, as the impact of recent interest rate cuts continues to support market confidence. The reviving Melbourne market also continues to track above 70% clearance rates. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions…
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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 property market is moving into the next stage of the property cycle – one of continued price growth. Domain’s latest Price Forecast Report for FY25-26 reveals that Australia’s property market is expected to see continued price growth over the next 12 months, with major capital cities Sydney and Melbourne driving national trends. Unlike the…
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…
Now, if you’ve been trying to wrap your head around what’s really going on in our property markets – whether we’re heading into a boom, a bust, or just a big, sideways shuffle today’s Property Insiders show is going to help you cut through the clutter. Despite ongoing affordability concerns, relatively high interest rates despite…
