National property listings drop sharply as supply tightens

National property listings drop sharply as supply tightens

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November’s SQM Research figures confirm what many investors and homebuyers are already feeling on the ground – stock is shrinking fast in our biggest markets. Sydney saw listings tumble 8.6% in November, leaving total stock 8.3% lower than a year ago. Vendors are clearly pulling back ahead of the holiday period, but the bigger storyRead More

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Sydney infrastructure shortages put housing targets at risk

Sydney infrastructure shortages put housing targets at risk

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Sydney’s housing story isn’t just about land releases or construction approvals – it’s about the infrastructure that makes our suburbs liveable and our investments sustainable. Roads, rail, energy, water, and community facilities form the backbone of housing supply. Without them, the ambitious Housing Accord target of 1.2 million homes nationwide will remain out of reach.Read More

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Housing market shows diverging paths in major capital cities

Housing market shows diverging paths in major capital cities

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The latest Cotality Home Value Index shows housing values are still rising nationally, but the pace of growth is starting to moderate. Let’s break down what’s happening in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – and where the opportunities lie for homebuyers and investors. Sydney values rose 0.5% in November, taking annual growth to 5.1% and pushingRead More

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What the latest CPI means for property investors

What the latest CPI means for property investors

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Australia’s inflation story just took another turn. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its first complete Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), showing prices rose 3.8% in the year to October 2025. That’s a slight uptick from September’s 3.6%, and it gives us fresh insight into where the economy – and property markets – areRead More

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