Insight

As summer approaches, one feature is dominating renter wish-lists across Australia – and it’s not waterfront views or fancy finishes. It’s air-conditioning. Recent data from Domain shows air-conditioning is consistently one of the top five most-searched rental keywords in nearly every major city. In Adelaide, demand for air con surged by a staggering 751% year-on-year.Read More

Queensland’s property market continues to defy gravity, with prices rising across the board in the June quarter, according to the REIQ. But while headlines focus on record highs, there’s a deeper story here and it’s one that offers strategic opportunities for both homebuyers and investors. Statewide, house prices rose 3.66% to a median of $850,000,Read More

Victoria’s latest planning reforms aren’t seismic, but they do mark a meaningful shift for those looking to build or invest in residential property. Let’s start with the big one: backyard subdivisions and second dwellings are about to get a whole lot easier. The government’s move to fast-track approvals through the VicSmart system means processing timesRead More

The latest Cotality Pain & Gain report paints a fascinating picture of Australia’s property market – and if you’re a homebuyer or investor in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, there’s plenty to unpack. Let’s start with Brisbane. For the third consecutive quarter, it’s taken the crown as the most profitable capital city. A staggering 99.7% ofRead More

Australia’s labour force data for August paints a picture of subtle shifts beneath a steady surface. While the headline unemployment rate held firm at 4.2%, the underlying trend nudged upward to 4.3%, which is a signal that the job market may be softening ever so slightly, according to the ABS. Employment grew by 18,000 peopleRead More