Insight

Australia’s housing market is a complex beast, but sometimes, a single policy shift can ripple across the entire ecosystem. The Housing Industry Association’s latest analysis of the First Home Guarantee (FHG) reveals just how far those ripples might reach. The removal of mandatory Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) for eligible first home buyers – allowing purchasesRead More

Spring is here, but the property market isn’t playing by the usual rules. New data from SQM Research shows total listings across Australia are down 5.2% compared to this time last year, and that’s reshaping the landscape for buyers and investors alike. In Sydney, listings fell 7.1% year-on-year, according to SQM, which is a significantRead More

If you’re wondering where Australia’s property market is heading, the latest Cotality Home Value Index data paints a compelling picture – especially for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Sydney’s market continues to show resilience, with a modest 0.3% monthly rise and a 6.2% annual increase. While growth has softened slightly, it’s still outperforming most capitals. ForRead More

Sydney’s property market is showing renewed strength, and the latest data from Cotality reveals a clear shift in momentum – especially in the city’s most prestigious pockets. In the past month alone, house values in Sydney’s north-eastern suburbs jumped 3.4%, leading the charge across Greater Sydney. Bellevue Hill topped the list with an extraordinary 8.1%Read More

A sharp drop in building approvals signals a looming supply crunch – and a prime moment for strategic property players. The latest ABS data shows dwelling approvals fell six per cent in August, with apartment approvals plunging over 33%. That’s a sharp drop in new supply, especially in New South Wales and Victoria, where approvalsRead More