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Despite the high level of taxes on new housing, buyers are spending less on new homes than on existing homes. Homebuyers in the ACT, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and
Despite the high level of taxes on new housing, buyers are spending less on new homes than on existing homes. Homebuyers in the ACT, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and
Up to half the cost of a new home and land package is now made up of government taxes, fees and charges. Research by the Centre for International Economics says
Tenants could keep hundreds of dollars in their pockets every month buying rather than renting a home in some suburbs. Analysis by Compare the Market shows the suburbs where weekly
The Property Council is calling for government support to cap interest rates for Australians building their first new home. In the lead up to the Federal Election, it is calling
Property listings increased again slightly in some capital cities in February, giving buyers slightly more options to choose from. SQM Research data shows that total listings reached 429,325, which is
Rental affordability has worsened in the past 12 months, according to a new analysis of what tenants are now paying. The PropTrack Rental Affordability Index shows that tenants are paying
The latest housing approval figures are out, and if you are to believe the mainstream media coverage about it, houses will soon be popping up all over the place. Unfortunately,
Rentvesting is once again gaining momentum as first home buyers purchase where they can afford and rent where they actually want to live. Westpac’s latest Home Ownership Report shows more
More than half of rental applicants feel pressured to offer above the asking price to secure a home. The Real Property Report 2025 shows that finding a rental property is
Australia is charging headfirst into its era of apartment living, according to real estate fund managers, Qualitas. It says that while the proportion of apartments is not as high in
Australia could soon have its second million-dollar city with further price growth nudging capital city prices higher. PropTrack’s latest home price data shows that Brisbane’s median house price now sits
It can be hard to make sense of real estate markets when the standard of commentary in news media is so poor. Knee-jerk responses to short-term data sets from economists,
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