Australian housing market update | May 2026
The national housing market is navigating a distinct cyclical turning point, with Cotality’s National Home Value Index rising by just 0.3% in April, taking the ...
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First home buyer nabs $740,000 Melbourne ex-rental as investors drop out
Investors had been interested in the northern suburbs investment property, but dropped out of the race after the budget’s tax changes....
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Navigating the Current Property Market after Budget Changes: Insights from Market Room Live
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Market Room Live, where I delve into the complexities of the property market and the recent bombshell federal budget's impac...
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The marriage & divorce slide – And what it really means for housing demand
For decades, Australia’s housing market has been powered by a dependable demographic conveyor belt. People pair up, get married, start families, need more space...
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Land Price Cycle Warning Signals Caution for Victorian Developers
Victorian property developers may need to reassess their acquisition strategies as new research suggests Australia has entered a vulnerable phase of the land pr...
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Victorian Building Approvals Drop 10.5% as Federal Budget Looms
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing a 10.5 per cent drop in new home building approvals during March underscore the precarious position f...
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This week’s Australian Property Market Update – Latest Data, State by State May 12th 2026
Every week I sit down with the latest property data and try to cut through the noise to find what actually matters for serious investors. And this week, there i...
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The Property Market Is Changing Gear – Here’s What Buyers and Investors Need to Know | Domain’s April Market Insights
For much of the last two years Australia’s property markets have defied expectations. Despite higher interest rates, affordability pressures, and cost-of-living...
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Australia’s tight rental market fails to deliver rent growth for investors
Australia’s rental market remains chronically undersupplied, yet rent growth is stalling as renters hit affordability wall, a new Domain report revealed....
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2026 set to redefine Australia’s property market
Rising demand and tight supply are driving strong growth across Australia’s property markets in 2026. ... Read More...
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WA, SA and Qld lead the pack as home building approvals surge
Smaller states dominate new home approvals as affordability and infrastructure reshape Australia’s housing market. ... Read More...
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