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Rates on hold for the foreseeable future as RBA works to tame inflation – again

The decision to keep rates on hold was widely expected, but what does it mean for housing trends? The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate at 3.60% at its final meeting of 2025. The decision came after core inflation trended above the target range, reaching 3.3% over the 12 months to October. Recent data flows have also pointed to robust economic conditions that … Continue reading Rates on hold for the foreseeable future as RBA works to tame inflation – again

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Preliminary auction clearance rate continues to ease

By Caitlin Fono, Analyst, Cotality (Formerly CoreLogic) The capital city preliminary auction clearance rate continued its easing trend that has been evident since mid-September, falling 4.7 percentage points to 63.5% last week, the lowest since the same time last year (62.4%). The volume of capital city auctions also trended lower, down 5.5% from the previous week, with 3,238 homes going under the hammer last week. … Continue reading Preliminary auction clearance rate continues to ease

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Fewer homes set for auction across combined capitals

By Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst, Cotality (Formerly CoreLogic)  There are currently 3,158 homes scheduled to go under the hammer across the combined capitals this week, down -7.8% on last week (3,427), though 20.7% higher than this week last year (2,617). As we approach the end of the year, we expect to see auction numbers decline, with approximately 2,800 homes scheduled for auction across the combined … Continue reading Fewer homes set for auction across combined capitals

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Housing rebound defies affordability strain as 2025’s standout suburbs revealed

Australia’s housing market staged a turnaround in 2025, defying intense affordability and cost of living pressures to deliver an above decade-average growth rate of 7.7% through the year-to-date. Cotality’s annual Best of the Best report, a detailed nationwide breakdown of the suburbs that rose fastest, had the highest rent return or offered the most accessible entry points, identifies which markets led the year’s recovery. National dwelling … Continue reading Housing rebound defies affordability strain as 2025’s standout suburbs revealed

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Auction volume set to decline as we approach the end of year slowdown.

The auction market is currently transitioning from its seasonal peak, with auction volume set to decline significantly as the industry approaches the end of year slowdown. The data indicates that the past week represented the likely peak of the spring and early summer auction season, characterized by high volumes but also a notable softening in clearance rates. The Recent Peak Volume Last week, the combined … Continue reading Auction volume set to decline as we approach the end of year slowdown.

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Housing growth eases as affordability and rates loom large.

The Australian housing market is showing signs that the rapid growth pace is easing, reflecting significant constraints imposed by record-high unaffordability and the expectation that interest rates will remain elevated. Cotality’s national Home Value Index (HVI) increased by 1.0% in November, marking the third consecutive month of growth at or above one percent. However, this pace represents a moderation from the 1.1% growth recorded in … Continue reading Housing growth eases as affordability and rates loom large.

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Just over 3,000 homes set for auction across the combined capitals.

The AustralianThe Australian property market continues to exhibit strong spring momentum, with just over 3,000 homes set for auction across the combined capitals this week (week ending November 23, 2025). Specifically, 3,008 homes are currently scheduled to go under the hammer. Although this volume represents a weekly decrease of -6.1% compared to the week prior, it signifies a strong overall market, as this figure is … Continue reading Just over 3,000 homes set for auction across the combined capitals.

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Regional growth lifts to strongest pace since the since the start of the rate tightening cycle.

Regional Australia’s property market has demonstrated significant renewed vigor, recording its strongest pace of quarterly value growth since the beginning of the rate tightening cycle. This resurgence signals a confirmed return to an upswing phase for regional hubs. According to Cotality’s November Regional Market Update, regional dwelling values increased by 2.4% over the three months to the end of October. This rate represents the highest … Continue reading Regional growth lifts to strongest pace since the since the start of the rate tightening cycle.

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Preliminary clearance rates dip amid busiest auction week of the year.

The Australian property market recently navigated its busiest auction week since March 2024, a surge in volume that appears to have slightly dampened the overall preliminary clearance rate across the combined capital cities. Record Volume Meets Resistance Last week saw 3,258 capital city homes taken to auction, representing the highest weekly volume recorded since March 2024. This substantial influx of stock marked a 5.8% increase … Continue reading Preliminary clearance rates dip amid busiest auction week of the year.

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Sydney and Melbourne set to host more than 1,300 auctions each.

It is certainly illuminating to see the high volume of auction activity scheduled for Sydney and Melbourne, particularly given the broader context of Australia’s property market momentum. The period leading up to the week ending November 16, 2025, sees both major cities scheduling a substantial number of homes to go under the hammer. This week is marked by significant auction volume across the combined capitals, … Continue reading Sydney and Melbourne set to host more than 1,300 auctions each.

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