The latest monthly CPI data shows inflation rose 2.8% over the year to July 2025 – up from 1.9% in June. While that’s a noticeable jump, it’s important to look beyond the headline and understand what’s driving the change. Housing costs were a key contributor, rising 3.6%, largely due to a spike in electricity prices,Read More
If you’ve ever fallen in love with a property only to watch it sell at auction for far more than anticipated, you’re not alone. Underquoting – where the price guide doesn’t reflect the true selling price – has long frustrated homebuyers and investors alike. And while recent media coverage has reignited the debate, the RealRead More
The Queensland Productivity Commission’s Interim Report into construction productivity might not make front-page headlines, but for those of us in the trenches of property development, homebuilding, and investment, it’s a potential game-changer. Yes, the numbers are sobering. Productivity in our sector has dropped 9% since 2018. That means we now need 9% more labour toRead More
First home buyers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are set to benefit from a major shake-up to federal housing policy, with expanded access to the 5% deposit scheme arriving three months ahead of schedule. From October, the federal government’s expanded First Home Buyer Guarantee will kick in, allowing eligible buyers to purchase a property withRead More
There’s a quiet but powerful shift happening in the property market and it’s good news for both investors and homebuyers. According to the latest ABS lending indicators, investor activity rose 3.5% in the June quarter, marking a strong rebound after two consecutive dips. While annual growth has softened, the volume of new investment loans remainsRead More
