This Month
Which suburbs have become affordable after the rate cut?
A number of desirable suburbs that were previously unaffordable are now within reach for high-income and median-income earners, according to CoreLogic.
COVID ‘refugee’-turned-investor flips $5.3m home
An aspiring reality TV star who fled Victoria’s pandemic lockdowns has developed a profitable line of work in buying – and selling – Queensland homes.
Two-bedroom home jumps reserve by more than $1m as auctions pick up
The 2025 residential real estate market has kicked off stronger than expected, particularly in Sydney where buyers were out in numbers.
Army entrepreneur snaps up second Gold Coast retreat for $10.5m
A defence industry entrepreneur has expanded his luxury foothold in the hinterland, snapping up another retreat in the lush hamlet.
Slowing Perth, Brisbane housing markets boost affordability hopes
An improvement in housing affordability could drive demand back into the market, but is unlikely to spark a sharp rebound in prices, experts say.
Sydney auction clearances jump, defying slowdown expectations
There’s pent-up demand for housing, but even sales agents are cautious about the year to come.
January
Second wind for regional housing markets as exodus resumes
High costs of living and soaring house prices are fuelling another wave of regional migration, experts say.
Sydney’s housing downturn could end before election
The downturn in Sydney could end within months as interest rates drop, while Melbourne’s housing market is on track to recover earlier than expected.
Sydney, Melbourne to lead house price gains next year: KPMG
By December next year, Sydney is tipped to reclaim its top spot, with house prices expected to jump 7.8 per cent, followed by Melbourne’s 6 per cent gain.
The next capital city at risk of house prices falling
Weaker demand and substantial increase in available stock for sale could push prices lower in this city before rates fall, experts say.
Home listings pile up in Sydney and Melbourne amid falling prices
The build up of stock levels was partly fuelled by properties that failed to sell late last year as well as a potential rise in motivated sellers.
Victoria loses 20,000 rental properties in 18 months
Investors selling in the short term is not likely to impact rents, but a longer-term reduction in the state’s available stock could.
GreenFort Capital buys two Queensland land lease sites
The fund manager wants to balance its housing offering for downsizing over-50s with other sectors such as retirement and build-to-rent.
Sydney’s six-year high in listings points to weak autumn market
The tide has changed for choice and buyers in the country’s largest city have the upper hand – at least, until rates fall.
Ingenia announces profit upgrade – as the market gets worse
Investors responded positively to the developer’s turnaround efforts, pushing the shares up 15 per cent.
Virgin CEO Jayne Hrdlicka lands on $17m Noosa holiday home
The business heavyweight, who also chairs Tennis Australia, has paid $16.9 million for a slice of Queensland’s famed Little Cove.
Thinking of buying a bigger home? This could be the year to do it
Falling house prices in the Sydney and Melbourne markets would favour buyers, particularly those who are upgrading, while a slowdown in price growth in other capitals could also offer buying opportunities, experts say.
House prices are falling for the first time in nearly two years
A slight decline in the median home value in December was powered by an outsize slump in Sydney and Melbourne. Economists and realtors expect it to continue.
December 2024
10 suburbs for property investors to target in 2025
Investors can still score six-digit equity gain in 2025 despite the current housing market slowdown, but it requires thorough due diligence and smart property and area selection.
Home sellers rake in record profits despite slowing market
More home sellers scored bigger profits in the September quarter, boosted by a broader lift in values nationally, but this could change next year, experts say.