Financial assistance from parents and grandparents is becoming an increasingly important pathway into the Australian property market, with growing numbers of older Australians transferring wealth to younger generations before it
Mortgage repayments are consuming a historically high proportion of household income across Australia, placing increasing financial pressure on homeowners following successive interest rate increases. New analysis reveals that repayment burdens
The traditional Australian dream of owning a detached home on a quarter-acre block is gradually giving way to a growing preference for smaller residential properties, as buyers search for more
The cost of constructing residential property continues to increase across Australia, creating further challenges for homebuyers, builders and developers already managing higher expenses. New figures from property data group Cotality
The residential construction sector continues to face difficult market conditions, with new home sales falling to their lowest quarterly level in 18 months. Although September delivered a modest monthly improvement,
Australia’s rental market has recorded a modest improvement in available housing, although vacancy rates remain exceptionally low across most capital cities. New figures suggest rental conditions may be beginning to
The financial and practical challenges associated with moving home are preventing many older Australians from downsizing, despite a significant proportion living in properties with more bedrooms than they need. New
Regional housing markets are demonstrating greater resilience than Australia’s combined capital city markets, with the latest property figures revealing a substantial difference in annual price performance. While values across the
The movement of Australians away from major capital cities and into regional communities continues to reshape the nation’s housing market. New figures show that the number of people relocating from
Noosa and the wider Sunshine Coast solve different briefs Noosa carries a prestige profile built on lifestyle, scarcity, tourism and strong owner occupier demand. The wider Sunshine Coast offers a
Strong negotiation starts before the offer The biggest negotiation mistake is deciding what a property is worth after falling in love with it. By then, the buyer is already anchored
Residential construction activity has recorded a welcome improvement, but industry leaders are warning that the current pace of development remains insufficient to achieve the nation’s ambitious housing supply objectives. Despite
