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Regional vs. Metro Property: Where Are Australians Buying in 2025?

While the COVID-19 pandemic initially spurred a significant shift towards regional property markets in Australia, leading to substantial price and rent increases outside major cities, the landscape appears dynamic as we move towards 2025. In the period between July 2020 and April 2022, regional home values surged by approximately 47.6%, a stronger growth rate than capital cities during that time. This was partly fueled by … Continue reading Regional vs. Metro Property: Where Are Australians Buying in 2025?

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What housing policies are being suggested in the Australian federal election

In the lead-up to the Australian federal election, housing affordability has become a significant focus, with mortgage affordability and cost-of-living pressures shaping up as major issues for voters, particularly those in the ‘mortgage belt’. Young Australians, specifically Gen Z and millennials, who form a substantial voting bloc, are seeking systemic change on this issue which is existential to their sense of security and fairness. Both … Continue reading What housing policies are being suggested in the Australian federal election

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How the Australian Federal Election affects the housing market

Housing affordability is a significant issue in Australia, featuring prominently in federal election campaigns. The cost-of-living pressures and mortgage affordability are major concerns for “mortgage belt” voters who are demanding policy solutions. During an election campaign, major parties propose various housing policies. These policies are often presented as ways to help Australians, particularly first home buyers, enter the property market or ease financial stress. For … Continue reading How the Australian Federal Election affects the housing market

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Combined capital city auction volume down year-on-year

By Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst, CoreLogic Australia 1,080 auctions were held last week, a substantial rise from the 644 homes auctioned over the Easter long weekend a week prior, but well down on this time last year when 1,964 homes were taken to auction across the combined capitals. The lower level of activity can at least partly be attributable to the consecutive long weekends of … Continue reading Combined capital city auction volume down year-on-year

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The impact of interest rates on the Australian rental market

The impact of interest rates on the Australian rental market is complex and not always direct. While a cut in interest rates provides mortgage holders with repayment relief, economists suggest that its effect on rent price pressures might not be immediate. The conventional argument that interest rate increases should decrease rents is contested by real estate agents who often claim landlords pass on interest rate … Continue reading The impact of interest rates on the Australian rental market

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Once again the housing policies leading into a federal election are a disappointment

Cameron Kusher There’s another Federal election and there has been a number of housing policy announcements from both major parties that largely address more demand rather than supply constraints. Sunday was the day for big housing policy announcements from Labor and the Coalition and boy was it a major let down but why should we be surprised? Given they are the government of the day, … Continue reading Once again the housing policies leading into a federal election are a disappointment

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Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment – April 2025

Monday Market Recap By: Cameron Kusher This week we received data on consumer sentiment, business confidence and conditions, overseas arrivals and departures and auction clearance rates. We also got some major announcements from Federal Labor and Coalition on housing which I will write more about next week. As always these insights are focused specifically on the property sector so please, share, subscribe, comment and give … Continue reading Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment – April 2025

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The after effects of COVID on Australian property market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and lasting impact on the Australian property market, with effects still being felt five years after the initial outbreak. A key after-effect has been the unprecedented surge in home values nationwide. Nationally, home values rose by approximately 38.4% since March 2020, adding around $227,000 to the median dwelling value. This increase significantly outpaced wage growth, worsening housing affordability. … Continue reading The after effects of COVID on Australian property market.

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Monday Market Recap

By: Cameron Kusher There was so much new relevant data out this week that I haven’t even included things that are slightly less relevant. So this week were looking at credit growth data, home values, the RBA’s monetary policy decision, building approvals, property listings, new apartment insights and quarterly rental data. We also don’t even have the time to cover the US tariffs in detail … Continue reading Monday Market Recap

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How does social housing truly impact house prices?

The impact of social housing on house prices is a nuanced issue that often deviates from common misconceptions. Contrary to the belief that social housing invariably depresses property values, the evidence suggests a more complex and, in many cases, a non-significant relationship, especially in the long term. Social housing is defined as government-subsidised rental accommodation for individuals with low incomes or complex needs, ideally located … Continue reading How does social housing truly impact house prices?

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