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A dedicated parking space is now considered a luxury item in many high-density areas, with new analysis showing it can add as much as $156,000 to the value of a property. Research from Luxo
A dedicated parking space is now considered a luxury item in many high-density areas, with new analysis showing it can add as much as $156,000 to the value of a property. Research from Luxo
The arrival of spring has injected fresh momentum into the auction market. According to Cotality, there were 2,436 auctions last weekend across the combined capital cities, with another 2,600 already scheduled for the
Australians are preparing to move in big numbers, with the 2025 Muval Index revealing that 28% of people are planning to relocate within the next 12 months. The study — based on more
Australia’s property market has set another record, with the total value of the nation’s housing stock rising by more than $200 billion in the past three months to reach $11.6 trillion. Figures from
Buying commercial property with a self managed super fund (SMSF) can be a strong long-term strategy, but it also comes with significant responsibilities. SMSFs are tightly regulated, and trustees are
Fresh stock is coming onto the market ahead of the spring selling season, with SQM Research reporting a 5.2% rise in property listings during August. While this gives buyers more choice, listings remain 4.2%
Australia’s student accommodation sector is poised for significant expansion, with the Urbis Student Accommodation Benchmarks forecasting a pipeline of 144,300 beds by 2027. This surge is seen as a win for both students
Affordability challenges remain, but first-home buyers are finding ways to enter the market. The PropTrack CommBank First-Home Buyer Report 2025 highlights growing activity in more affordable areas and among buyers opting for
Regional Australia continues to attract new residents, even as migration momentum eases. The June 2025 Regional Movers Index shows movement from capital cities into the regions dropped by 19.3% in the quarter, the
Australia’s property market has now delivered eight straight months of price growth, pushing dwelling values to fresh record highs. The latest PropTrack data shows national house prices rose by 0.5% in August, bringing the
While price growth has been headline news, renters are facing their own challenges. A new CBRE outlook forecasts that by 2030, 92% of two-bedroom apartments in capital cities will be renting for more than $700
Underlying all of this is a labour challenge. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned that Australia needs an additional 83,000 skilled workers across the top 12 residential trades to keep up with demand.