Slowing mortgage demand is giving borrowers something that has been harder to find during periods of intense property activity: greater competition between lenders. With fewer new loan applications entering the
Falling Values Unlikely To Cause Recession Falling Values Unlikely To Cause Recession Falling property values are expected to place additional pressure on economic growth, although the Reserve Bank of Australia
Buying in Brisbane can look simple until you are the one making the decision Property portals make the buying process look neat. Search by suburb, save a few listings, attend
Property sellers are increasingly turning to clear advertised price guides as cautious purchasers become less willing to participate in campaigns where price expectations are difficult to determine. The change represents
Affordable suburbs across Hobart are experiencing a substantial increase in buyer attention despite softer housing conditions across much of the country. The surge in inquiries demonstrates how affordability can redirect
Property investors are beginning to reconsider how they approach residential and commercial property following changes announced in the Federal Budget. Reforms affecting negative gearing, capital gains tax and discretionary trusts
Spring traditionally brings a noticeable lift in property listings as warmer weather encourages vendors to put their homes on the market. This year, however, the seasonal increase may be considerably
There is finally a reasonable argument on both sides For much of Brisbane’s recent property boom, waiting was uncomfortable. Prices were rising quickly and buyers worried that another six months
The balance has shifted, but first home buyers still face a hard affordability test The 2026 policy changes were designed in part to give owner occupiers more room in the
There is a lot of talk about an investor exodus. The evidence is more nuanced Since the May 2026 Federal Budget, property conversations have been dominated by negative gearing and
The national median house value may have reached $1 million, but buyers searching below that threshold are not completely locked out of the detached housing market, with new analysis identifying
Longer rental agreements and stronger protections for tenants are being proposed by the Australian Council of Trade Unions, which is calling for a national minimum rental lease term of at
