The RBA will finally give mortgage holders a breather this Tuesday, according to the majority of experts in this month’s Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey, in which 38 experts and economists weighed in on future cash rate moves and other issues relating to the state of the economy. Almost all panellists (97%, 37/38) expect the RBA…
Last week, I had the privilege of attending a transformative five-day retreat on the stunning Gold Coast and today, and today I’d like to share some important lessons from Wealth Retreat. The experience was not only about property investment but also encompassed essential themes like tax strategies, mindset development, and business insights. It was an…
For investors, Australian housing is a low-yielding asset class. The gross yield measures annual rental income (before expenses) as a proportion of a property’s value. Across the combined capitals, the gross rental yield was tracking at 3.45% in May, a little higher for units at 4.47% and lower for houses at 3.12%. Gross yields tend…
The Australian property market in 2026 has entered genuinely new territory, with a another rate rise from the Reserve Bank and the most significant tax changes to property investment in nearly three decades landing within weeks of each other. The three RBA rate rises this year delivered the shortest and shallowest rate-cutting cycle since inflation…
Already low vacancy rates have continued to generally tighten over May for both houses and units with rents predictably still mainly on the rise. Darwin was the top performer with house rents surging by 9.7% over the month followed by Canberra higher by 3.8%, Sydney up 1.8% and Melbourne higher by 0.8%. Brisbane, Adelaide and…
After three consecutive rate hikes, Australia’s largest bank is now saying the RBA is most likely done tightening – and that’s worth paying attention to. CBA economists expect the cash rate to remain on hold for the rest of 2026, following the RBA’s decision in May to lift rates to 4.35%. CBA Head of Australian…
Australia’s rental crisis is getting worse, inflation is proving stubborn, and auction markets are starting to tell us buyers are becoming more cautious. So what does that mean for property investors, homeowners and anyone trying to make sense of the market? My Housing Market’s latest rental report shows vacancy rates remain extremely tight across most…
Australia’s housing market is showing clear signs of a turning point, according to Domain’s Market Insights for May, with a surge in listings across capital cities colliding with more cautious buyer behaviour, The shift comes as households continue to navigate cost-of-living pressures and interest rate uncertainty, with early indicators suggesting the balance of power is…
Capital city auction clearance rates were generally steady over the past week despite the distractions of the long weekend holiday celebrated in most states. Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, June 6th 2026 Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 712 62.5% 1272 60.3% 666 71.8%…
For the past few years, buying property has felt like an uphill battle. Limited stock, fierce competition, rising interest rates, and investor demand have made it difficult for everyday Australians to secure the right home at the right price. But something has changed. Right now, a unique combination of market conditions has created what could…
