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In the most recent quarter reported, 95.5% of Australian home sellers made a profit when they sold, the highest rate since 2005. The median resale gain jumped to a record $335,000. These gains were driven by a housing rally; home values hit new highs for eight months straight, helped by easier credit after earlier rate […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australia’s population is booming. ABS data shows the national population hit about 27.54 million in March 2025. That surge is driven by record migration, roughly 110,000 overseas arrivals in the March quarter and about 315,900 over the last year, far above the long-term annual average (~220,000). In short, more people = more homes needed. HIA

Australia’s landlords are under pressure. A recent PIPA survey reports a record 16.7% of property investors sold at least one property in 2025 – up from 14.1% in 2024. Faced with rising land taxes, compliance costs and policy uncertainty, many long-term investors feel the risk now outweighs the reward. In plain terms: they’re eager to

Governments are racing to use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up housing approvals. In September 2025 the NSW government launched a tender for an AI system to review major development applications, a move labelled a “gamechanger” by planning minister Paul Scully. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has since urged other states to follow suit. The goal