How four downturn scenarios could alter capital city property values
Double-digit declines in home values would make little dent in the gains accumulated across mid-sized housing markets during…
Australians face record-high rents across all capital cities: Domain report
Australians are paying record-high rents across all the capital cities as low vacancy rates mean tenants are facing…
Sydney and Melbourne tipped to lead housing price drops as market cools
Up to $122,000 could be wiped off the value of the typical Sydney house over the next year,…
Auction clearance rate falls to second consecutive week below 50%
Among the smaller capitals, Adelaide held 79 auctions with its clearance rate easing to 55.7% from 59.5%. Brisbane…
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…
Rate hikes and tax changes have broken the back of the latest property boom
The early signs of an Australian housing market correction are now clearly visible. Demand was dented when the…
Cotality report shows more than 40% of borrowers are facing higher mortgage rates in next six months
“That strategy has become much less effective as market mortgage rates rise ahead of any medium term [Official…
Cotality data shows Kiwis holding on to homes for longer amid prolonged housing downturn
“Property values have been broadly flat for some time, and the pain and gain figures are reflecting that…
Cotality data confirms NZ housing market still subdued, sales volumes fall again
“We’ve now had three subdued months in a row, which indicates a weaker first quarter than expected. It’s…
First home buyers strong in first quarter of 2026
“There remain multiple supports for first home buyer activity. Obviously, lower house prices and reduced mortgage rates help,…
Cotality NZ’s Housing Affordability report shows decade-best levels
“Housing certainly isn’t cheap, but for those trying to buy their first home or upgrade, we’re currently seeing…
Interest rate hikes failing to dampen property prices in mid-size and regional areas
An interest rate rise in February has failed to slow much of Australia’s housing market, with new data…