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Rental Prices Reach Records
Pressure in the rental market continues to build, with tenants facing higher weekly costs and limited availability across much of the country. Recent figures confirm that rents have pushed to
Pressure in the rental market continues to build, with tenants facing higher weekly costs and limited availability across much of the country. Recent figures confirm that rents have pushed to
While there has been a slight easing in rental availability, conditions remain firmly in favour of landlords across most markets. Vacancy rates continue to sit well below long term averages,
Investor activity in the housing market has reached new highs, reflecting renewed confidence and improved rental conditions. Lending data shows a clear upswing in investor participation over the past year.
Foreign ownership of residential property remains a small component of the overall housing market, despite ongoing public debate. Official data provides clarity on the scale and composition of international investment.
Australia is heading toward a materially larger population base over the next decade, with growth projections pointing to an additional four million people by the mid-2030s. According to the Centre
After several years of constrained housing delivery, Australia is finally seeing a meaningful lift in building approvals, particularly in the apartment sector. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australia’s auction market is expected to remain highly competitive through 2026, driven by renewed buyer confidence, government incentives, and increased investor activity. First home buyers, supported by both federal and
Regional apartment markets in Australia are increasingly outperforming their capital city counterparts, both in terms of price growth and rental returns. According to PropTrack data, median apartment values in capital
Despite ongoing affordability challenges, property price growth across Australia remains widespread. New analysis shows that 3,224 markets recorded double-digit price growth during 2025, highlighting the breadth of the current cycle.
If you stepped back from the headlines toward the end of 2025, you could be forgiven for thinking the property market had run out of puff. Monthly growth figures softened,
While price growth often dominates property conversations, rental yields told an equally important story in 2025. Once again, regional Australia outperformed most capital cities when it came to income returns.
For first home buyers, 2025 was a year that highlighted just how challenging the market has become. Despite wage growth and some relief on interest rates, the share of homes