Insight

Australia’s rental market remains tight, and for investors, the east coast capitals are offering distinct opportunities – if you know where to look, according to new research by Cotality. In Sydney, the rental spectrum is wide. Prestige suburbs like Vaucluse and Barangaroo attract top-tier tenants but deliver modest yields below three per cent. For income-focusedRead More

Australia’s housing market is heating up, and the eastern states are right at the centre of the action. October’s 1.1% national rise in home values marks the fastest monthly gain in over two years, with NSW, Victoria, and Queensland showing strong, broad-based growth, according to the latest Cotality Home Value Index. In Queensland, Brisbane continuesRead More

If you’ve been house-hunting in Melbourne and felt like the price guide didn’t match the final sale price, you’re not alone – and Consumer Affairs Victoria is stepping in. New guidelines have just been released to tighten how agents select comparable sales when estimating a property’s selling price. Under Victoria’s underquoting laws, agents must alreadyRead More

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