The Australian government’s Help to Buy shared-equity program starts on 5 December, making it much easier for first-home buyers to enter the market. It will assist up to 40,000 households to buy a new or existing home with a government equity contribution. Eligible buyers now need only a 2% deposit (with no lenders’ mortgage insurance). […]
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2025 saw the unexpected collide in Australian property. After years of steady rates, the RBA made three cautious cash-rate cuts (Feb, May, Aug) that together took rates from 4.10% to 3.60%. Domain Research notes these rate cuts “gave buyers renewed confidence” – clearance rates and inquiries jumped as households finally breathed out. But that confidence
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Australia’s housing market is continuing its upward climb, and many analysts now expect prices to reach new highs before the end of 2026. A number of recent reports point to the same trend: with incomes slowly rising and the market still catching up from past slowdowns, demand for homes, especially detached houses, is holding strong
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Australia’s rental market is under intense pressure right now. Vacancy rates are at record lows – in fact, roughly two‐thirds of areas have less than 1% vacancy as demand far outstrips supply. Australia’s population is growing quickly — about 547,000 people arrived in 2023, and that’s putting huge pressure on housing. But we’re not building
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In 2025, the landscape of Australian superannuation continues to evolve, but one question remains a constant source of debate among aspiring investors: is using a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) to invest in property a savvy move or an administrative burden waiting to happen? The meticulous decision to acquire property within an SMSF is complex, filled
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In Australia, the housing market remains robust despite inflated prices and persistent shortages. It continues to attract buyers, especially first-home buyers and long-term investors. Given the market’s unique fundamentals, economic drivers continue to shape the market through government incentives, tempered construction, and subdued supply. It becomes even more important to select premium locations and exercise
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From November 2025, Victoria will introduce tougher rental rules. Landlords must now give 90 days’ notice (up from 60) and can’t evict tenants without a valid reason. Agents must list only a fixed rent price – all “rent bidding” (offers above asking) is banned. Tenants may pay no more than one month’s rent in advance.
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Australia’s property landscape is seeing a notable shift: many long-term investors are choosing to sell their properties. A recent poll found that a record number of 16.7% property investors sold at least one property in 2025. This is an increase from 14.1% in the previous year. These veteran landlords point to increasing land taxes, rising compliance costs
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The RBA’s latest Senate hearing highlighted both opportunities and risks for new home buyers. Governor Michele Bullock noted that the expanded First Home Guarantee (now allowing purchase with just 5% deposit and no lenders’ mortgage insurance) will bring many more first-home buyers into the market. However, she warned this also means more borrowers with high
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate unchanged at 3.60% in its September meeting. Governor Michele Bullock emphasised the Board’s cautious, data-driven approach – staying at current rates “meeting by meeting” and monitoring inflation trends. In fact, RBA minutes noted inflation is still above target and that the “decline in underlying inflation
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