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Turnkey Premium Rises
In upper-tier markets, buyers are increasingly paying top dollar for turnkey properties as they actively avoid the risks and unpredictability associated with major renovations. This shift marks a notable change
In upper-tier markets, buyers are increasingly paying top dollar for turnkey properties as they actively avoid the risks and unpredictability associated with major renovations. This shift marks a notable change
Housing pressures across regional Australia are continuing to intensify, expanding well beyond the capital-city narrative. In many regional centres—particularly across New South Wales—builders and local industry groups report that systemic
Despite renewed concerns about inflation and diminishing hopes for further interest-rate cuts this year, the housing market continues to push forward under the weight of buyer FOMO. Recent auction results
Behind the headlines of housing shortages and affordability pressures, a transformative shift is unfolding within the construction industry. A new wave of innovative builders—such as Buildlab in Victoria and Avia
Australian consumer confidence has finally moved into positive territory after a long four-year stretch of caution and pessimism. The latest Westpac–Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment jumped 12.8% in November
New research reveals that lower-value homes — particularly those priced just below the updated 5% deposit scheme caps — are outperforming more expensive properties in key Australian markets. In Melbourne’s
Spring auction activity has defied expectations, with solid buyer participation maintaining high clearance rates even as interest rate cuts pause. The national preliminary clearance rate rose to 71.8% — the
Australia’s housing shortage continues to worsen as the construction sector struggles to keep pace with surging demand. Only 46,000 new dwellings were started and 41,432 completed in the June quarter
Ubank has shaken up the mortgage market by eliminating Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) on its new 10% deposit home loan — a move set to reduce entry costs for thousands
Buddina sits in one of the most enviable positions on the Sunshine Coast — bordered by the beach on one side and the Mooloolah River on the other. Once a
Australian property prices have surged to historic highs, marking ten consecutive months of growth and pushing the housing market into record territory. According to PropTrack data, dwelling prices rose nationally
Land values across the nation are soaring, with prices increasing at more than three times the rate of inflation, adding pressure to the country’s housing affordability crisis. According to the