Surprising generation to be in ‘dire straits’ as auction clearance rates nosedive amid Labor’s looming tax changes, rate hikes
One surprising generation could be in “dire straits” as house prices are set to fall and preliminary auction…
Auction clearance rates fall to lowest level since pandemic, reflecting ‘lack of confidence’
Auction clearance rates have hit levels not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, falling below 50…
Falling house prices bring relief for some while a financial nightmare for others
Meg Girdler went all in to buy her small Sydney apartment near the peak of the market in…
National home values flatline in May for the first time since January 2025
Australia’s housing market has continued to lose momentum, with national home values flatlining in May as higher interest…
Australian property market correction visible as auction clearance rates drop
The early signs of an Australian housing market correction are now clearly visible. Demand was dented when the…
Auction clearance rates drop to 50 per cent following changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax
Negative sentiment around the property sector has started to make its way into the marketplace since the federal…
Housing downturn possible as demand softens and rates kick in, Cotality warns
The tight supply conditions that have underpinned the national housing market in recent years are starting to ease,…
National average house prices rose slightly in April, the slowest pace of growth since January 2025
National home prices have recorded the slowest growth in more than a year, rising just 0.3 per cent…
First home buyer scheme found to be fueling price increases at lower end of market, Cotality suggests
New research from property analytics firm Cotality appears to show that a federal government scheme intended to help…
Regional housing markets outpacing capitals
Selling conditions were tightest in Western Australia and Queensland, where median time on market was 20 and 24…
Rental affordability hits record low as rents rise 2.5 times faster than wages, analysis shows
Australian rents have risen 2.5 times faster than wages over the past five years, pushing rental affordability to…
Colorado above average for homes passed on via inheritance
In “The Game of Life,” landing on the “Inherit a House” square is one of the most coveted…