With Australia’s unemployment rate nudging up to 4.3% and full-time employment slipping, the economic pulse is shifting – and that might just open the door to interest rate cuts in the not-so-distant future. The latest ABS data shows hours worked dropped and underutilisation ticked up. For the RBA, that’s a signal the job market isRead More
Queensland’s property market is about to get a major shake-up – and it’s good news for both investors and homebuyers. From 1 August 2025, the new Seller’s Disclosure regime kicks in, requiring sellers to provide a formal disclosure statement before a contract is signed. For homebuyers, it means greater transparency. You’ll now see key propertyRead More
As we move through the cooler months, Australia’s rental market is showing signs of seasonal rebalancing – but don’t mistake that for relief. In Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, vacancy rates remain tight, and asking rents continue to edge upward, albeit at a slower pace. Sydney’s vacancy rate nudged up to 1.6% in June, according toRead More
Australia’s ultra-luxury property market isn’t just about jaw-dropping price tags anymore – it’s about who’s buying, and how they got there. According to Ray White Senior Data Analyst Atom Go Tian, the new wave of buyers is rewriting the rulebook. In just 20 transactions, $663 million changed hands across Australia’s most exclusive suburbs. But here’sRead More
After a few cautious years, the Victorian property market is quietly mounting a comeback – and savvy buyers are already making moves. According to REIV data, house and unit prices across the state rose for the second consecutive quarter in June. While annual growth remains modest, the momentum shift is hard to ignore. Interest rateRead More
