How vendors should approach selling in a softening market Selling today comes with a different set of rules. The Canberra Times · Oct 9
Labor wants to fix Australia’s housing issues – but there’s little hope for those not already on the ladder Without genuine reform, experts predict house prices to ‘climb by 6-10% in 2025’ and the gap between homeowners and those locked out of market to widen The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2025
Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over Vacancy rates are edging higher and growth in advertised rents is stalling in welcome news for the nation's renters. AAP · Jan 3, 2025
Sydney and Melbourne house prices tipped to fall in 2025 But SQM research report warns that prices in other Australian capitals are likely to surge, depending on interest rates and population growth rates The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024
Subdued 2024 for property as rate pain hits home A mixed year is expected for Australian property markets, with SQM Research expecting strong growth in Brisbane and Perth but weaker performance elsewhere. AAP · Nov 20, 2023
‘Emergency situation’: Homelessness ramps up amid rental crisis The rental market has never been less affordable, and experts warn the lack of options will has already led to a spike in homelessness. The New Daily · Apr 26, 2023
Home buyers’ great Australian dream is ‘on ice’ Rising interest rates may dampen the enthusiasm of home buyers, but experts say the Great Australian Dream is not yet dead. The New Daily · Apr 19, 2023
Rents are at a record high across Australia, according to a new report Analysts say open borders and increased migration have driven demand for real estate – and increases in rental prices. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
It’s a landlords’ rental market across Australia. Here are four tips for negotiating what you pay Australia's already-tight rental market is squeezing further, and if you've got a good deal, you'd better hold on tight. The New Daily · Feb 24, 2023
What Australia's housing market has been doing over the past year During 2022, eight successive rate rises to combat high inflation quickly hit the housing market, slowing 2021’s extreme growth and remaining at the centre of the fall in Australia’s home prices. So what's next? ABC News · Dec 27, 2022
Australian house prices fall seven months in a row but pace of decline slows National house prices have fallen in November but the pace of decline has slowed as low stock levels persist and buyers push ahead with purchasing despite rising interest rates. ABC News · Nov 30, 2022
Will house prices go up in 2023? The answer largely depends on interest rates Australian house prices are forecast to rise in several states if economic conditions are favourable, according to a new report from SQM Research. ABC News · Nov 28, 2022
The rental crisis worsens, with vacancy rates falling below 1 per cent The rental crisis worsens, with the national rental vacancy rate falling below 1 per cent for the first time since 2006. ABC News · Sep 13, 2022
‘Unprecedented’: Housing crisis gets even worse as affordability plunges Australia’s housing crisis is becoming even worse - despite falling property prices - according to new research. The New Daily · Sep 13, 2022
The New Daily · Aug 21, 2022 ‘Bad news for renters’: Landlords chasing big dollars with AirBnB National rental listings have plunged to a record-low as landlords shift focus to short-term leases in the name of maximising profits.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022 Buyers warned about rushing into government’s First Home Guarantee scheme Predicted rate rises and falls in property values pose risks to those considering loans with a 5% deposit, experts say
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022 Rental prices in Australian capital cities spike by up to 21% as available housing plummets House and unit rental prices are up nationwide, research finds, as vacancy rate hits lowest national rate since 2006
ABC News · Apr 12, 2022 Rents 'explode' across the country, as house prices fall in many Melbourne, Sydney suburbs Record low numbers of available rental properties across the country are pushing up the price of rents in a "crisis" that analysts predict will worsen.
ABC News · Mar 30, 2022 What you should know before you apply for the budget's First Home Guarantee The budget has increased the number of government-guaranteed loans available for first home buyers. But what are the pros, cons and potential risks of the scheme?