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

Queensland’s rental market is stuck in gridlock. According to the REIQ’s latest report, the state’s vacancy rate remains locked at one per cent, with 38 out of 50 regions recording rates at or below that level. In practical terms, this means renters are staying put, not necessarily by choice, but because there’s nowhere else toRead More

If you’re a homebuilder or property investor eyeing your next move, the latest ABS Lending Indicators data offers compelling reasons to focus on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. According to HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon, “the value of lending for renovations is almost three times higher than it was pre-pandemic.” Rising home prices and low unemploymentRead More

Australia’s rental market remains tight, and for investors, the east coast capitals are offering distinct opportunities – if you know where to look, according to new research by Cotality. In Sydney, the rental spectrum is wide. Prestige suburbs like Vaucluse and Barangaroo attract top-tier tenants but deliver modest yields below three per cent. For income-focusedRead More

Australia’s housing market is heating up, and the eastern states are right at the centre of the action. October’s 1.1% national rise in home values marks the fastest monthly gain in over two years, with NSW, Victoria, and Queensland showing strong, broad-based growth, according to the latest Cotality Home Value Index. In Queensland, Brisbane continuesRead More