High end residential property is experiencing renewed interest across major metropolitan markets, particularly in the luxury apartment sector. Over the past decade, demand for prestige apartments has expanded significantly, reflecting
Property investors have become increasingly active in the lending market, with recent figures showing a growing share of housing finance directed toward investment purchases. Data for the December quarter reveals
A significant shift in housing demand is expected over the next decade as millions of people move into a new stage of life. Social demographer Bernard Salt highlights that those
Single income earners face mounting challenges in today’s housing market, with analysis confirming that every capital city house market is beyond reach for a solo buyer earning the national average
Financial inequality continues to shape property access, with new analysis revealing younger women are delaying home ownership due to persistent income disparities. Cotality research highlights that upfront housing costs disproportionately
Vacancy rates have edged higher, reaching their highest level in nearly two years, yet rental conditions remain exceptionally tight. According to the latest realestate.com.au Market Insight Report, the national rental
Housing values are accelerating again, with February delivering the strongest monthly growth rate seen in four years. Fresh figures from PropTrack confirm national home prices rose by 0.5% during the
Residential construction expenses continue to climb, placing additional pressure on affordability and project feasibility. The Altus Group Australian Construction Price Outlook Q4 2025 reports that copper prices have increased by
Investor activity is rotating toward specific growth corridors and detached housing markets, particularly within Victoria. The FOUNDIT Investor Index reports that in the three months to February 2026, Latrobe Valley
January produced a significant rebound in new property listings across every capital city market, despite overall volumes remaining 8% lower than a year earlier. The broad monthly increase suggests sellers
Housing supply performance varies considerably between states, and reform momentum remains uneven. A recent Housing Industry Association scorecard identifies Western Australia and South Australia as leading jurisdictions in planning reform,
Regional housing markets continue to demonstrate measurable strength relative to their capital city counterparts, reinforcing a decentralisation trend that has been building for several years. In the three months to
