The latest Cotality Home Value Index shows housing values are still rising nationally, but the pace of growth is starting to moderate. Let’s break down what’s happening in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – and where the opportunities lie for homebuyers and investors. Sydney values rose 0.5% in November, taking annual growth to 5.1% and pushingRead More
Australia’s inflation story just took another turn. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its first complete Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), showing prices rose 3.8% in the year to October 2025. That’s a slight uptick from September’s 3.6%, and it gives us fresh insight into where the economy – and property markets – areRead More
Queensland’s rental market is stuck in gridlock. According to the REIQ’s latest report, the state’s vacancy rate remains locked at one per cent, with 38 out of 50 regions recording rates at or below that level. In practical terms, this means renters are staying put, not necessarily by choice, but because there’s nowhere else toRead More
If you’re a homebuilder or property investor eyeing your next move, the latest ABS Lending Indicators data offers compelling reasons to focus on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. According to HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon, “the value of lending for renovations is almost three times higher than it was pre-pandemic.” Rising home prices and low unemploymentRead More
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
