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
The cost of building a home has edged higher again, adding to ongoing pressure in the construction sector. Since the start of the war in the Middle East, the cost
Property investors are widening their search, and the data suggests this is no longer a fringe behaviour. Buyers are becoming more comfortable looking beyond their home state, focusing less on
Economic performance across the states continues to vary significantly, with resource-driven regions maintaining a clear advantage. The latest State Economic Scorecard from the Institute of Public Affairs provides a comprehensive
Rental markets across the country are continuing to experience upward pressure, driven primarily by persistently low vacancy rates. As available rental stock remains limited, competition among tenants is intensifying, leading
Residential construction activity is showing signs of improvement, with a notable increase in the number of new projects commencing. This uptick suggests growing confidence among developers, although challenges remain in
Opportunities for affordable property investment are becoming increasingly scarce in major metropolitan areas, prompting investors to look beyond traditional markets. However, a number of locations still offer relatively low entry
Long-standing planning frameworks are emerging as a major barrier to improving housing supply, particularly as population growth continues to outpace new development. Industry leaders argue that without meaningful reform, current
Investor activity has rebounded strongly, and the scale of that resurgence is hard to ignore. Over the past three years, investor loans have increased by 64%, signalling renewed confidence in
