Auction markets strengthened following this week’s cut in official interest rates with most capitals reporting increases in clearance rates from significantly higher listing numbers. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City Auctions (This Week) Rate (This Week) Auctions (Last Week) Rate (Last Week) Auctions (Same Week Last Year) Rate (Same Week Last Year) Sydney…
If you’ve been following my commentary for a while, you’ll know I always advocate for a long-term perspective when it comes to property. While market cycles may come and go, the big-picture fundamentals rarely change, and they all point to one thing: Australian property values will continue to rise. But every now and then, it’s…
Australia’s property market continues to throw up a mix of challenges and opportunities — and once again, it’s the savvy investors who are moving first. The latest Mortgage Insights Report from Money.com.au paints a fascinating picture of how lending patterns are shifting across the country. On one hand, investor lending is climbing back toward record…
While headlines continue to swirl about affordability crises, interest rate hikes, and potential market corrections, the reality on the ground is quite different, and a lot more optimistic, especially if you know where to look. A recent report from realestate.com.au using PropTrack data has revealed a surprising but compelling trend: Australia’s property market is roaring…
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Perth’s housing market continues its steady growth trajectory, highlighting moderate gains and evolving market dynamics amidst broader economic uncertainty. Perth housing values recorded increased momentum in April: April 2025: +0.4%, the highest monthly gain in six months March 2025: +0.3% Annual Growth: 10%, the slowest pace since August 2023 Perth housing market trends Timeframe Property…
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official interest rate for the second time this year, as it lowered forecasts for Australian economic growth and pointed to increasing uncertainty in the world economy. The bank lowered the cash rate target by 0.25%, from 4.1% to 3.85%, saying inflation is expected to remain in the target…
Today’s 25 basis point cut to the cash rate marks a further shift toward more accommodative monetary policy. With both headline and core inflation now within the RBA’s 2—3% target range —and no signs of a wage-price breakout despite ongoing tightness in the labour market — the RBA’s decision to lower rates for the second time…
Australia’s housing market continues to power through 2025 with strong undercurrents beneath the surface — some steady, some shifting. This is going to be a big week for property with the Reserve Bank once again cutting interest rates, meaning the tailwinds for property look set to strengthen, because… Borrowing capacity will improve. Buyer competition will…
Australia’s property markets are navigating a critical juncture as we head deeper into 2025, with mixed signals emerging from the broader economy. On the one hand, inflation is coming under control, and the RBA is tipped to cut interest rates this week. On the other hand, our economy is strong, with significant job creation and…
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Adelaide’s housing market continues to show resilience, although the pace of growth has moderated notably. The recent economic and political uncertainties have somewhat tempered the previously robust market conditions. Adelaide home values experienced moderate growth in recent months: April 2025: +0.3%, down significantly from March’s +0.7% Annual Growth: +9.8%, the first single-digit annual growth since…
