Australia is currently experiencing a rental and affordability crisis. Population growth is surging, vacancy rates are at record lows, and property values and rents are climbing. And yet, despite this overwhelming demand, we’re not, just not, building enough new dwellings. Have you ever wondered what the real fix for Australia’s housing crisis might be? Well,…
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As Melbourne shakes off the winter chill, the city’s property market is showing consistent warmth, albeit at a moderate pace. According to the latest housing market update for September 2025, Melbourne is experiencing a steady and sustained recovery, marking its seventh consecutive month of growth. While the pace might be more measured compared to other…
Spring has officially sprung – and you can feel the shift in the property market. Confidence is quietly building, listings are starting to pick up, and buyers are showing they’re ready to compete again. Over August, national home values kept climbing, notching up the strongest monthly gain since May which is exactly what you’d expect…
What happens when your dream holiday destination turns into a staging ground for gridlock, sky-high rents, and near-invisible housing options? Welcome to the Gold Coast—a city fighting to catch up with its own popularity. It was once known for its glittering beaches, holiday resorts, and laid-back lifestyle, but today, the Gold Coast has earned a…
A new apartment complex planned for Oxford Street in Bondi Junction should be a textbook example of smart city development. Sixteen storeys of housing, right next to a train line and bus routes, within walking distance of Centennial Park, Bondi Beach, shops, jobs, schools, and even the harbour. On a site currently occupied by a…
The Australian housing market has continued its steady recovery, notching up a sixth consecutive month of growth in July. The latest data from Cotality paints a picture of a market delicately balanced between powerful tailwinds and significant headwinds. However, sky-high prices and affordability constraints are acting as a handbrake, keeping the pace of growth modest…
Australia’s property markets are on the move again. After a period of fragmented property price growth and cautious sentiment, recent developments have brought momentum back into the picture. The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered three interest rate cuts this year — most recently lowering the official cash rate to around 3.6% — easing borrowing…
Australia’s property market is waking up, and it looks like it’s gearing up for a supercharged Spring. The latest Domain Market Insights for August reveal that after a quieter winter, buyers are back in force, auction activity is surging, and stock levels are tightening across the combined capitals. Dr. Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research…
Auction numbers have surged over the early weeks of spring, with strong clearance rates remaining steady despite more choices for buyers. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 989 77.1% 966 79.7% 908 69.2% Melbourne 1184 73.4% 1076 74.4%…
Remember when owning a home was considered a rite of passage? A marker of stability and success? Today, for many Australians, that milestone feels more like a distant fantasy than a realistic goal. What was once seen as the cornerstone of financial security has become an uphill battle, with soaring property prices, stricter lending rules,…
