Insight

If you’re an investor or homebuilder eyeing Sydney, now’s the time to lean in. The passage of the NSW Planning System Reforms Bill 2025 is more than just a policy win – it’s a potential game-changer for how we deliver housing in this city. For too long, the planning process has been a maze ofRead More

If you’re a property investor in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, the latest lending data from the ABS should catch your attention. Investment loan activity surged 13.6% in the September quarter, reaching 57,624 new approvals – the highest since early 2022. That’s not just a rebound; it’s a clear signal that investor confidence is back. What’sRead More

SQM Research’s latest vacancy rate data confirms what many investors are feeling on the ground – rental markets in our major capitals remain tight, but subtle shifts are emerging. In Sydney, the vacancy rate held at 1.3% – steady, but still reflective of strong tenant demand. While rent growth eased slightly, house rents are averagingRead More

Sydney’s property market has reached a new milestone, with the median house price now sitting at $1.62 million. That’s a rise of $120,000 in just a year, according to PropTrack’s October Home Price Index. While that figure might seem steep, it’s also a sign of strong market momentum – and for homebuyers and investors inRead More

After a prolonged period of delays and disruption following the pandemic, there’s more good news for homebuilders and investors in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane – build times are starting to come down. According to the latest ABS data, the average time to build a detached house – including townhouses – has dropped from a pandemicRead More