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Why Regional Property Markets Are Outshining the Capitals in 2026  Australia’s housing boom is shifting. Recent data show regional home prices climbing faster than in the capitals – about 3.2% vs 2.1% over the last quarter. Rising city prices and limited housing supply are encouraging more buyers to consider affordable regional markets. It provides a […]

Housing Supply Squeeze: Why Prices Aren’t Falling in 2026 In Australia’s hot property market, the housing crunch has become a long-term, structural problem, not a temporary blip. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) warns that “housing supply is no longer a cyclical issue; it is a macroeconomic problem.” In plain terms, we simply don’t have enough

What Buyers Should Expect from Australia’s Housing Market in 2026 Australia’s housing market is entering 2026 with stronger-than-expected momentum. The RBA’s recent report notes markets now price in around two cash rate rises this year, reflecting hotter inflation and jobs data. At the same time, the cuts last year have already eased borrowing costs and

South Australia’s Housing Pipeline and Buyer Competition Massive infrastructure funding is set to unlock roughly 17,000 new homes in South Australia. The federal and SA Labor governments have pledged $801.5 million to fast-track these projects, with nearly 7,000 homes reserved for first-home buyers. Much of the cash will build “last-mile” infrastructure (roads, water, sewerage and power)

2026 Housing Market Outlook: What High Confidence Means for Buyers Despite global uncertainties, confidence in Australia’s housing market is surprisingly strong as we enter 2026. New industry research shows 87% of property professionals expect prices to rise in the year ahead. In fact, national dwelling values jumped 8.6% in 2025 – a median gain of

What Australia’s Housing Market Looks Like for Buyers in 2026  In 2025, Australia’s property market finished strong. For prospective purchasers, the message is clear: prices continue to increase. There are significant numbers of buyers competing to purchase properties and strategy will be incredibly important moving forward. Source  As stated in the December 2025 Edition of

Perth House Prices Hit $1M: A Tougher Market for Buyers Perth’s housing market just crossed a major milestone. Recent data shows the median price of a Perth house is now about $1.08 million, up nearly 10% in the last quarter. That makes Perth the sixth capital city in Australia with a million‑dollar median price. Over the

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