Insight

The latest labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has sparked fresh conversation among property investors and homebuyers – and for good reason. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in September, up from 4.3% in August, marking the highest level since November 2021. While that might sound like a redRead More

Sydney’s rental market has reached a critical tipping point — and for investors, that spells opportunity. New analysis from the Real Estate Institute of NSW reveals that the average Sydney tenant is now spending 33.7% of household income on rent, surpassing the 30% threshold typically used to define mortgage stress. Yet these renters don’t ownRead More

There’s good news for homebuilders and property investors because the pace of construction cost growth has eased to its lowest level in over a decade, according to Cotality’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI). While costs still rose 0.6% over the September quarter, annual growth has slowed to just 2.5%, which is well below theRead More

Australia’s rental market remains under pressure, with the national vacancy rate holding firm at a historically low 1.2% in September, according to SQM Research. That’s despite a slight drop in total vacancies to 36,046 dwellings – a clear sign that supply remains tight across most capital cities. For investors, this is a compelling sign. LowRead More

Australia’s property market is flexing its muscles again, with the total value of residential real estate climbing to a record $11.8 trillion. That’s a $678 billion gain in just 12 months, according to Cotality’s October Housing Chart Pack. For homebuyers, this signals a market that’s gaining momentum – national dwelling values rose 2.2% over theRead More