Insight

If you’ve been watching the property market and wondering where the opportunities lie, here’s something that might surprise you – more than 60% of Australian households are made up of just one or two people, yet, most of our housing stock is still geared toward families. That’s the “great mismatch” highlighted in Cotality’s latest researchRead More

The latest monthly CPI data shows inflation rose 2.8% over the year to July 2025 – up from 1.9% in June. While that’s a noticeable jump, it’s important to look beyond the headline and understand what’s driving the change. Housing costs were a key contributor, rising 3.6%, largely due to a spike in electricity prices,Read More

If you’ve ever fallen in love with a property only to watch it sell at auction for far more than anticipated, you’re not alone. Underquoting – where the price guide doesn’t reflect the true selling price – has long frustrated homebuyers and investors alike. And while recent media coverage has reignited the debate, the RealRead More

The Queensland Productivity Commission’s Interim Report into construction productivity might not make front-page headlines, but for those of us in the trenches of property development, homebuilding, and investment, it’s a potential game-changer. Yes, the numbers are sobering. Productivity in our sector has dropped 9% since 2018. That means we now need 9% more labour toRead More

First home buyers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are set to benefit from a major shake-up to federal housing policy, with expanded access to the 5% deposit scheme arriving three months ahead of schedule. From October, the federal government’s expanded First Home Buyer Guarantee will kick in, allowing eligible buyers to purchase a property withRead More