Australian home prices fell for a seventh consecutive month in October, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index Report, with the downturn broadening and higher interest rates continuing to weigh on housing demand. Data shows that national home prices declined 0.3% over the month and are now 4.3% below their March peak and 1.9%…
It’s Melbourne Cup time, but there’s a race of much greater significance to property investors – it’s this year’s Housing Market Cup. You’ve studied the form, got some tips from mates at work and heard about a lucky few who really cleaned up, but will you be backing the winner of this year’s Housing Market…
Housing trends remained weak through the middle of spring , with Cotality’s national Home Value Index (HVI) down 1.2% in October, taking the downturn into a seventh consecutive month. The national index is now 6.7% below its March peak, equivalent to a decline of approximately $63,400 in the value of the median Australian dwelling. An…
Imagine spending months searching for the right property, finally finding a home you love, and then discovering the bank won’t lend you quite enough money to buy it. You’ve saved your deposit, done your homework, and you’re confident you can manage the repayments. But the bank’s calculations tell a different story. For some Australians, the…
Six months ago the conversation about Australian property was all about resilience, about how our markets kept climbing despite thirteen rate rises and a cost of living squeeze that refused to ease. Boy has that conversation has changed. Capital city dwelling values fell 1.1% over the past month and are now 1% lower than a…
The October home auction market has concluded with signs of improvement, with Sydney and Melbourne reporting higher weekly clearance rates from reasonable listing numbers. Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, October 31st 2026 Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 985 56.5% 885 51.0% 1483 74.1%…
Capital city home prices have continued to generally steady over October with Sydney and Melbourne reporting monthly growth for the first time since April The national capital city median house price fell marginally by 0.3% over the October quarter to $1,206,637 compared to the September quarter, according to the latest data from My Housing Market….
A fifth interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia next week is now seen as likely by financial markets. Whether the rate rise happens then, or at a future meeting, most of the media focus will be on the higher cost of mortgages. But that’s just one of the ways higher rates dampen…
Australia’s property markets are continuing to soften, and the spring selling season has done little to restore buyer confidence, with falling prices, weaker auction clearance rates and longer selling times pointing to a market where buyers are increasingly in control. To help keep you up-to-date with all that’s happening, below is my updated weekly analysis…
Every year, one of Australia’s biggest longitudinal surveys provides a range of insights on how the nation is changing. The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, provides unique insights into the lives of Australians, and collects rich data on income, employment, health and wellbeing. HILDA has been following the same people every…
