Australia’s residential construction sector has signaled a distinct shift in momentum, with building costs recording their sharpest quarterly rise of the year in the final months of 2025. According to the latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) released by Cotality, national construction costs increased by 1.0% over the December quarter, marking a notable acceleration after a period of relative stability. This end-of-year surge represents a … Continue reading Building Sector Momentum Returns: Construction Costs Record Strongest Quarterly Rise of 2025.

Australia’s rental market ended 2025 under renewed pressure, with rents accelerating in the final quarter of the year as already-tight vacancy rates tightened further, according to Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review. National rents rose 1.3% in the December quarter, up from 0.9% in Q3, marking a clear reacceleration in rental growth after a brief period of moderation earlier in the year. The quarterly rise pushed … Continue reading Australia’s Rental Market Tightens Further as Growth Accelerates into 2026.

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

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

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.