A More Balanced Market Emerges Across Sales and Rentals Australia’s property market in early 2026 is showing signs of moderation, with conditions across both sales and rentals becoming more measured after several years of strong growth. While demand remains steady, affordability pressures and shifting market dynamics are influencing both buyers and tenants, creating a more…
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Australia’s housing market in early 2026 presents a steady but segmented picture for landlords. National dwelling values rose 0.8% in February and 9.9% over the past year, with the median value now $922,838. While capital growth has moderated in some cities, rental conditions remain firm in many areas. National rents increased 0.7% in February and…
If you’re planning a move to Caloundra, or are still weighing up school options for your children, it’s helpful to know what’s available in the area. The 4551 postcode encompasses Caloundra, Caloundra West, Currimundi, Meridan Plains, Baringa, and surrounding suburbs, providing a range of public and independent schools from early learning through to Year 12.…
Landlords face a tight rental market with record-low vacancies and rising tenant pressures. See how current housing value trends shape pricing, maintenance and tenant retention.
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…
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…
Whether you’re a summer lover or a snow chaser, we all have one thing in common – no one wants to live in a cold home over winter. But as the cold creeps in, we often watch in horror as our energy bills skyrocket – fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s entirely…