On the Sunshine Coast, and particularly in Caloundra, rental demand remains strong. Vacancy rates are exceptionally low, hovering around 0.5–1% for houses and units, keeping competition high among tenants. Popular coastal suburbs such as Kings Beach, Golden Beach and Currimundi are seeing rising rents, reflecting ongoing lifestyle demand, population growth, and limited housing supply. For…
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Australia’s housing market remains a story of contrasts, with affordability continuing to divide buyers, renters and investors. The latest Cotality Housing Value Index shows national dwelling values rose 0.7% in August, driven largely by gains in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, while smaller capitals and regional areas showed only modest growth or even slight declines.
For homeowners, equity growth has been reinforced in most markets, while investors are benefiting from rising rents against tight vacancy rates. But for first homebuyers, affordability pressures are more acute than ever, with borrowing costs at record highs relative to household incomes. The data highlights an uneven outlook ahead—larger capitals remain resilient, while regional and smaller city markets are flattening—signalling that local conditions and affordability will be key drivers through the rest of 2025.
With a population growth of almost half a million people a year, Australia is growing at an exponential rate. To keep pace with this growth, the Australian Federal government has committed to a 10-year program which will see $120 billion invested in critical infrastructure projects – from new transport links to major road upgrades – across the country. These…
Between interest rates, the cost of living and inflation, saving for a first home or investment property often feels out of reach. And while it’s no easy feat, there are several clever ways – from leveraging government incentives to strategic saving tips – that can help get your hard-earned cash working harder, sooner. Here’s what first…
Australia’s mid-year Cotality Housing Value Index offers welcome news for landlords: income streams are stabilising while capital values resume measured growth. National dwelling prices edged 0.6 per cent higher in June and 1.4 per cent for the quarter, leaving the median property at $837,586. Gross rental yields now hover near 3.7 per cent nationally, 3.5…
Falling interest rates have gently revived Australia’s housing market, yet aspiring buyers still face stern affordability tests. Cotality’s June Home Value Index shows national dwelling values crept 0.6 per cent higher in the month and 1.4 per cent across the quarter. Two Reserve Bank cuts, in February and May, underpinned the shift; futures markets now…
As temperatures drop, the winter property chill sets in. We typically see listing numbers dip nationwide as sellers hit pause and prepare their properties for a spring sale – along with hordes of other motivated sellers. In fact, home buyers aren’t seasonal, and with the recent interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) –…
With the 2025 Federal Election upon us, homebuyers, investors, and sellers are wondering how the electoral outcome might affect their property’s value. While elections can create an air of uncertainty, historical data shows they have little impact on market performance and no significant long-term effects. And while elections can pave the way for future policy shifts,…
Selling or buying a property at auction can come with fierce competition, a degree of apprehension, rapid-fire bidding and the promise of a swift transaction wrapped up in a matter of a few (sometimes anxious) minutes. As one of Australia’s most popular real estate sales methods, there’s plenty to unravel if you’re looking to sell…