Rising rental costs across Australia are reshaping the value proposition of the federal government’s First Home Guarantee (FHG), according to new analysis from Cotality. While the scheme allows eligible buyers to purchase a home with a deposit as low as 5% without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), it also results in a larger loan and, consequently, higher interest payments over time. However, with rents soaring, … Continue reading Rental costs shine a new light on the First Home Guarantee.

In an era of rising energy costs and growing environmental awareness, Australian homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to make their properties more efficient and affordable. A new report from property data firm Cotality confirms that these upgrades are not just saving money on bills—they’re also significantly boosting property values. The report, titled “Watt’s it Worth,” reveals that homes with solar power systems command a … Continue reading Watt’s It Worth? How Solar Panels Can Add Thousands to Your Home’s Value.

Australia’s property market is gearing up for one of the busiest weeks of the year, with 2,436 capital city homes scheduled for auction in the week ending 14 September 2025. This marks a 14.8% increase from the 2,122 homes taken to auction last week and is almost on par with the same period last year (2,457). Melbourne and Sydney Lead the Charge Melbourne is set … Continue reading Auction Activity Surges Ahead of Spring Peak.

Australian property sellers continued to reap strong returns in the June quarter, with resale profits hitting new records despite a modest dip in the overall rate of profitability, according to Cotality’s latest Pain & Gain report. Record Gains Amid Softer Profitability The report, which analysed around 97,000 resales nationally, found 94.8% of transactions delivered a nominal gain in the June quarter, slightly down from 95.0% … Continue reading Sellers Make Record Gains Even as Profitability Rate Eases.

Australia’s property market gained momentum last week as the spring selling season accelerated, with auction volumes climbing to their highest level since early June. A total of 2,455 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities — a strong increase from the previous week and almost identical to the same period last year . Clearance Rates Dip but Remain Strong Despite the lift … Continue reading Australian Property Market Update: Auction Activity Rises as Clearance Rates Ease

Australia’s property market is heading into spring with a surge in auction activity. This week, 2,436 capital city homes are scheduled to go under the hammer, up 14.8% from the 2,122 auctions held last week. While slightly below the same week last year (2,457 auctions), the sharp rise highlights strong momentum building across the housing market. Melbourne and Sydney Lead the Charge Together, these two … Continue reading Auction Market Preview – Week Ending 14 September 2025.

The federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme is set for a significant expansion effective October 1, 2025, which is projected to unlock numerous opportunities for first home buyers across Australia. This fast-tracked initiative aims to assist eligible first home buyers in purchasing a home with only a 5% deposit, circumventing the need for lenders mortgage insurance (LMI). Key changes include the removal of previous income and … Continue reading Expanded Home Guarantee Scheme unlocks more opportunities for first home buyers

The Australian property market continued to display resilience through the week ending 7 September 2025, with elevated auction activity and consistently strong clearance rates recorded across the combined capitals. Auction Activity A total of 2,157 properties were taken to auction, representing a 1.5% decline from the previous week but marking the third consecutive week with more than 2,000 auctions. Forward indicators suggest continued momentum, with … Continue reading Australian Property Market Update: Auction Activity Strengthens Ahead of Spring.

A year on from the opening of Sydney Metro’s Phase 2 (Chatswood to Sydenham), housing markets along the new line are showing mixed results. While properties near metro stations continue to command a premium, growth has generally lagged the broader Sydney market. Growth Trends Around the Metro Cotality’s analysis shows that homes within 1km of Phase 2 stations have seen modest strength, with house values … Continue reading Sydney Metro suburbs: high premiums but growth remains on the slow track.

Australia’s property market is heading into another busy week of auctions, with 2,159 homes scheduled to go under the hammer across the capital cities. While that’s a touch lower than last week’s 2,190, it’s still above the 2,112 held at the same time last year — a sign that momentum is holding steady as we move deeper into spring selling season. Melbourne takes the lead … Continue reading Auction volumes down slightly across Australia’s two largest auction markets.