Michael is a director of Metropole Property Strategists who create wealth for their clients through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and his opinions are regularly featured in the media.
![Sydney Housing Market Update [video] | November 2025](https://cdn.metropole.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sydney.jpg)
Sydney dwelling values increased by 0.7% in October, bucking the broader national trend where most capital cities saw an acceleration in value growth. For the Sydney market, this milder rate of gain—easing from 0.8% over the preceding two months—may signal that affordability challenges are finally beginning to curb demand. Despite the slight moderation, Sydney’s marketRead More
![Brisbane Housing Market Update [video] | November 2025](https://cdn.metropole.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/brisbane2.jpg)
Brisbane continues to record one of the country’s highest rates of capital gain, cementing its status as a top-performing market in October. The latest data confirms that the momentum driving housing values in the Queensland capital remains strong, reflecting persistent undersupply. Nationally, Australian home values accelerated with a 1.1% gain. Brisbane contributed significantly to thisRead More
Southeast Queensland’s property market is heating up – and land is partly leading the charge. According to Oliver Hume’s latest data, the median price for a block of land in the region hit $483,600 in September 2025, up $102,900 in just 12 months. That’s a 27% jump, with nearly half of that growth occurring inRead More
After a slow start to Australia’s ambitious goal of building 1.2 million homes over five years, there are growing signs that 2026 could be the year momentum finally kicks in. For homebuilders and investors, that’s a welcome shift and it’s one worth watching closely. Interest rate cuts in 2025 have helped restore confidence. While theRead More
Australia’s property landscape is shifting – and fast. According to Cotality’s latest Million Dollar Market report, one in three property markets now commands a median value of $1 million or more. That’s a record high, plus, it’s not just prestige postcodes driving the change. Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are leading the charge, with seven-figure suburbsRead More
