Insight

Let’s be honest – buying your first home has never been a walk in the park. But if you’re a first home buyer in 2025, here’s the good news because despite the headlines, the tide is turning in your favour. Yes, saving for a deposit still takes time. And yes, interest rates surged in 2022Read More

The June quarter of this year has delivered a mixed bag of economic signals but for savvy property buyers and investors, there’s plenty to feel optimistic about. Let’s start with the good news: the economy is back in growth mode. After a weather-disrupted March, real GDP rose 0.6% in the June quarter, showing resilience andRead More

Sydney’s housing market is once again showing its strength, with both premium and affordable suburbs driving the latest rebound. According to PropTrack data, home values across the Harbour City jumped by nearly 1.5% over the most recent quarter – adding more than $10,000 to the average dwelling price. In August alone, prices rose 0.7%, underscoringRead More

Median apartment rents are likely to grow by 24% between 2025 and 2030, across Australian capital cities, according to the latest report by International Property Consultancy, CBRE. By 2030, 92% of 2-bed apartments are forecast to have rents exceeding $700/week (33% exceeding $1000/week). CBRE expect that capital city vacancy rates will fall further to 1.1%Read More

There’s a wave of optimism building in Australia’s property and construction sector – and it’s being powered not just by cranes and concrete, but by artificial intelligence. According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA), putting AI to work in planning approvals could be the breakthrough needed to unlock more than 1.2 million homes over theRead More