In June, the Australian residential property market tightened again. Listing volumes declined in most capitals, while asking prices continued to rise. The most recent data from SQM Research show that winter has caused a seasonal slowdown. However, in many areas, there is still less stock than usual, which puts more pressure on active buyers. Listings […]
Many analysts think the value of Australian homes will keep creeping up through 2026. With borrowing costs drifting lower, wages holding steady, and first-time buyer incentives still on the table, the market looks surprisingly resilient. A deep, nationally wound shortage of housing sits front and centre in most forecasts. Active buyers outnumber vacant listings by
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In a market dominated by uncertainty, the anticipation of an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looms large in the minds of many prospective homebuyers and property investors as well. The common perception is that lower interest rates translate to cheaper mortgages, making it the “perfect” time to enter the property
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In an era where financial independence along with early retirement are increasingly coveted, the question arises: Can you truly retire on property investments within a decade? This notion, while ambitious, is not entirely out of reach. The idea of retiring within a decade via property investment has garnered considerable interest. This concept, though ambitious, is
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Homeownership is one of the most significant milestones in an individual’s financial journey. For most Australians, acquiring a home loan is a typical step in fulfilling that aspiration. This also brings with it a profound wish to settle the loan as quickly as possible. The idea of being debt-free is widely celebrated, often viewed as
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The residential property market in Australia has reached another record in the March 2025 quarter. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals the national housing stock is now valued at $11.37 trillion, a quarterly upturn of $130.7 billion that highlights the sector’s remarkable momentum. In tandem with this valuation advance, the mean price
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In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian real estate, the notion of ‘rentvesting’ has come forth as a contentious strategy, generating both vigorous advocacy and prudent skepticism. This approach, wherein individuals opt to rent their primary residence while investing in property elsewhere, challenges traditional notions of homeownership and wealth accumulation. As the housing market continues to
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As we enter the second quarter of 2025, Australia’s real estate market is navigating a complex landscape of economic uncertainty, housing undersupply, shifting interest rate expectations, and inflationary pressures. While prominent economists forecast rate cuts later in the year, there remains uncertainty. Nearly two-thirds of Australian real estate professionals expect house prices to rise in
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Activity in the buyer section of Australia’s property market is shifting in 2025, as experts note a rise in what is being called “Goldilocks suburbs” — those where home prices are near the median-priced home in the capital city. Suburbs Getting Popular Due to Demand Due to rising restrictions, Australians are venturing away from the
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Why Investors Are Targeting Regional Growth Hubs in NSW and Victoria Regional growth hubs in NSW and Victoria are drawing wide-scale attention from first-time and seasoned investors aiming to maximise return on their real estate investment. On 31st March 2025, the NSW Government released the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, highlighting a strategy structured to ensure
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