By Nerida Conisbee | More about Nerida Conisbee The Reserve Bank lifts rates as it judges the risks of allowing inflation to remain above target outweigh the risks of further tightening. Strong employment and household spending create room for additional restraint on demand. Inflation surged late last year and, while … Read more
Interest rate cuts now unlikely before second half 2026 as services inflation proves stubborn. Rents, utilities and insurance continue rising, limiting RBA easing despite broader economic slowdown and household spending weakness. Expectations of interest rate relief in 2026 are becoming less likely as inflation continues to show signs of persistence. … Read more
The 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires impacted Mallacoota severely, but house prices recovered within years. Other disaster-affected communities haven’t bounced back the same way. The difference isn’t just about the disaster itself. Natural disasters can lead to very different property market outcomes. Some locations recover and go on to perform strongly, … Read more
The Australian housing market finished 2025 exceptionally strong with 12 per cent annual growth. This performance sits at odds with widespread cost of living stress, yet the two can coexist in the same market cycle. The Australian housing market finished 2025 exceptionally strong. National dwelling prices ended the year at … Read more
Australian housing enters 2026 with momentum but uncertainty. Double-digit growth likely to slow toward mid-year as rate relief remains unlikely in first half. Affordable segment, lifestyle markets and regional areas set to outperform through 2026. The Australian housing market heads into 2026 with far more momentum than most expected a … Read more
Australia’s housing market shows two-speed performance. Major east-coast capitals stall while Perth, Adelaide and regional areas continue climbing. Supply shortages fuel outperformers as auction competition cools nationwide. Australia’s housing market levelled out in November, with both national house and unit prices unchanged over the month at $940,000 and $710,000 respectively. … Read more
Five per cent deposit scheme works in Melbourne and Sydney where supply matches demand, but Gold Coast shows the trap. Only 27% of houses fall under the cap as policy stimulates demand without addressing housing shortage.
RBA holds cash rate steady as housing inflation proves stubborn. Rents and construction costs remain elevated despite tight policy, creating a paradox where higher rates slow demand but restrict housing supply growth. The Reserve Bank has held the cash rate steady today, maintaining a cautious stance as inflation continues to … Read more
Interest rate outlook grows muddier as contradictory signals emerge. Unemployment falls to 4.3%, delaying rate cuts, while construction activity cools rapidly and consumer sentiment remains divided. Data dependency will guide the next move in December. The interest rate outlook has shifted yet again, but this time the change is being … Read more
Homes are becoming income-generating assets as solar, batteries and smart systems create financial returns. With 180,000+ batteries installed and new free-electricity schemes from July 2026, homes delivering financial returns will command higher prices. Imagine your home generating an income without you having to do anything at all. It isn’t happening … Read more