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The size of households and the types of homes being built are growing out of proportion in Australia’s housing market.  New data shows that most households today have only one or two people living in them. However, the majority of available housing is still large three- or four-bedroom homes, which creates a critical gap in […]

Recent discussions about Australia’s housing market often gravitate towards the dramatic prospect of a “crash.” While it’s prudent for any market participant to understand potential risks, a closer examination, primarily from the vantage point of Investmate, a buyer’s agency, highlights a perfect blend of underlying strength and strategic opportunities, rather than a looming failure. For

Melbourne’s property landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation during the last two decades, with the outer suburbs emerging as the standout performers. Although the inner suburbs frequently attract media and investor attention, the latest data reveal significant capital appreciation realized by owners across the northern, western, and eastern growth corridors.  Kew East Takes the Crown

In a surprise to economists and markets, the Reserve Bank of Australia left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.85 per cent at the last RBA meeting. All four major banks had been predicting a 0.25 per cent cut, factoring in easing inflation and evidence of a slowdown in economic growth. But the RBA opted

Prior to anticipated rate cuts, buyers are acting swiftly: The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut interest rates soon, prompting many potential homebuyers to act more quickly. Experts think that a rate cut in July is likely because inflation is slowing down, exports are falling, and uncertainty around the world is growing. People

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

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

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

The Australian property market suffered a considerable dip in new listings in April, showing a decrease of 11.6%. Sydney suffered the largest drop at 23.6%, followed by Canberra (-25.1%) and Darwin (-36.7%). On a national scale, total listings saw a month-on-month decrease of 3.6%, indicating a supply shortage. Despite these decreases, property prices continue to