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Investor borrowing is rising at its fastest rate in a decade, even as debate continues around negative gearing and capital gains tax. Reserve Bank of Australia data shows investor loans
Investor borrowing is rising at its fastest rate in a decade, even as debate continues around negative gearing and capital gains tax. Reserve Bank of Australia data shows investor loans
Residential construction activity is showing signs of improvement, with detached housing and unit approvals reaching their highest monthly levels in four years. Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows detached home
Prestige property growth is no longer being led only by Sydney and Melbourne. Knight Frank’s The Wealth Report 2026 shows Perth, the Gold Coast and Brisbane have emerged as Australia’s
Land values continue rising strongly, with South East Queensland and Adelaide standing out as two of the clearest examples of demand running ahead of supply. Oliver Hume data shows South
Property markets are still moving forward, but the pace is becoming more measured. Cotality data shows median dwelling values rose by 0.3% over April 2026, while unit values also increased
Concerns about rising construction costs have done little to slow buyer demand, with new home sales continuing to gain momentum throughout 2025. Despite ongoing pressure from higher interest rates, labour
Potential tax changes could reshape the future of holiday home ownership and short-term accommodation throughout the country, creating uncertainty for investors, tourism operators, and regional property markets alike. New analysis
Rental markets across the country remain under extraordinary pressure as vacancy rates continue falling to historic lows and weekly rents climb higher. According to Domain’s latest quarterly Rent Report, the
Demand for lower-priced homes continues to reshape the property landscape, with more buyers targeting affordable housing markets as borrowing conditions remain challenging. Many first-time buyers are moving quickly to secure
Rental affordability continues to be a significant issue, with households allocating a larger share of income to rent. Recent data shows national rents increased by 2.1% in the three months
Property prices have continued to rise across a large portion of the market, although growth is not uniform across all areas. In the first quarter of the year, house prices
Rental markets remain tight, with limited availability continuing to drive competition among tenants. In March, just over 31,000 rental properties were available nationally, according to SQM Research. The national vacancy