Property

A chronic rental shortage has pushed national vacancy rates to a record low, fuelling a nationwide surge in rents. Economists warn this trend could trigger a prolonged period of higher ...

Monthly dwelling approval data has recorded a drop in the number of homes to be constructed. Industry bodies have slammed the government inaction and called for reforms.

As property values soar and demand surges ahead of the First Home Buyer Scheme, investors are questioning where the profits have gone, while first-time buyers are struggling to get a ...

A generational “spare room gap” presents a major opportunity for agents: tapping into older Australians looking to downsize.

The rebound in Australian mortgages comes from bigger loans, not higher numbers, with Queensland leading the recovery.

Driven by rising costs, regulatory uncertainty, and fears of tax reforms, investors are exiting the market, leading to a record number of investment property sales.

A recent conversation on housing policy has highlighted Australia’s relentless focus on stoking housing demand, while ignoring the fundamental issue of supply.

First-time buyers are flocking to Melbourne at twice the national rate, with four of the city’s suburbs listed in Australia’s top five hotspots for new home owners.

Industrial property leads the commercial sector, with record buyer demand in Sydney and plunging vacancy rates in Canberra, Adelaide, and Hobart.

Spurred by strong demand and a surge of first-time buyers, investors are capitalising on the final opportunities in the 2025 property market. Here’s a look at the current landscape.