Insight

If you’ve been watching Queensland’s property market, the latest REIQ June Quarter 2025 Vacancy Rate Report offers a compelling nudge: opportunity is knocking for investors. Despite a slight statewide easing – from 0.9% to 1.0% – vacancy rates across 34 of 50 regions remain at or below 1.0%. That’s deep in “tight” territory, meaning rentalRead More

The ABS June 2025 building approvals data reveals a dynamic shift in the property landscape, offering fresh opportunities for both homebuilders and investors. With total dwelling approvals jumping 11.9% month-on-month to 17,076, and a striking 27.4% rise year-on-year, the market is showing renewed momentum – particularly in the multi-unit sector. Source: ABS Private sector dwellingsRead More

Australia’s prestige property markets are revealing a surprising opportunity for strategic buyers – not inside the elite strongholds, but just beyond their borders. Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee’s latest analysis introduces the concept of “fortress suburbs” – coveted enclaves like Mosman and Toorak that resist the usual spillover effect seen in property markets. TheseRead More

Australia’s housing supply has plunged to its lowest level in decades, according to the latest Property Pulse report from Cotality. The data reveals a stark imbalance between population growth and dwelling approvals, raising urgent questions about affordability. The report highlights a dramatic decline in new housing approvals, with current figures falling well below the long-termRead More

The Victoria rental market is evolving – and for property investors, that presents both challenges and opportunities. As highlighted in a recent editorial by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), the ecosystem is under pressure, but there’s reason for optimism if we can restore balance and fairness for all involved. Since 2021, more thanRead More