Insight

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

Australia’s housing market continues to defy expectations, with national home prices rising for the tenth straight month in October. According to PropTrack’s latest Home Price Index, prices climbed another 0.6% last month, pushing values 7.5% higher than a year ago and setting a new national record. Buyer confidence is returning, borrowing power is improving, andRead More