Insight

Dreaming of owning your first home? The Australian Government’s Help To Buy Scheme might just be the key to making that dream a reality. Designed to support first-time buyers, this initiative is a potential game-changer for those who aspire to step onto the property ladder but feel held back by high property prices and heftyRead More

Australia’s property market has had an interesting month, according to SQM Research’s total property listings report for March, with listing dynamics painting a nuanced picture. Total listings climbed by 0.9%, reaching 251,605 properties, though year-on-year figures reveal a 1.7% decline. Cities like Perth and Sydney recorded notable monthly increases, contrasting Brisbane’s decline in listing activity.Read More

Sydney’s property market is always a hot topic, isn’t it? Whether you’re a buyer, investor, seller, or curious observer, it’s fascinating to see how this city’s property dynamics keep evolving. So, let’s talk numbers. The median dwelling price in Sydney nudged up by 0.3% in March, according to CoreLogic, sitting at roughly $1.19 million. NotRead More

As the rental landscape evolves, so, too, do the duties of property owners. Starting on 19 May this year, landlords in NSW will see a shift in their responsibilities, due to a suite of reforms that were recently legislated. In October last year, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (NSW) was also passed, which included other vitalRead More

Imagine this: You’re ready to step into the housing market, but the door feels firmly shut because strict home loan rules are holding you back. Now, picture that door opening just a crack, giving you – and tens of thousands of others – a shot at getting a mortgage. Sounds promising, right? That’s the visionRead More