Housing & Real Estate

Young Aussies can now buy property with just $29,000 thanks to the government’s "Help to Buy" scheme—making homeownership more achievable than ever.

Australia’s property market is cooling due to rising interest rates. What does this mean for buyers and sellers? Here's what you need to know.

Melbourne's office vacancy rates hit a 30-year high, and new work-from-home legislation could make things worse. Here's what this means for the future.

Home prices are rising unexpectedly in 2026. Is this the start of a new trend, or will rising rates put a stop to it? Here's what you need to know.

Brisbane’s property market is set for another big year with house prices expected to rise 20% by 2027. But what does this mean for buyers and renters?

Gen-Xers have become Australia’s wealthiest property owners, but what does this mean for Millennials trying to make their way into the market?

Perth property prices are soaring, with units predicted to jump 20% in 2026. Here’s why the market is on fire—and what it means for buyers and renters.

Interest rates could be on the rise soon. With inflation climbing, mortgage holders may face higher repayments. Here’s what you need to know before February.

Melbourne is now the most affordable city to rent a house in Australia, as surging prices in other capitals widen the gap between east and west.

Australia’s housing inflation is rising again as rents, building costs, and shortages keep pressure on families — and the Reserve Bank on edge.

Perth’s property market has officially passed the $1 million mark, as low supply and surging demand drive house prices to record highs.

Australia’s rents are soaring — and new data reveals it’s not just supply and demand but migration and construction delays driving the surge.

Labor’s $10 billion housing plan faces a $3.8 billion blowout, with experts warning Australia’s 1.2 million homes target is drifting out of reach.

Brisbane’s rents keep rising despite a national slowdown, with tenants facing higher prices and limited housing supply across the city.

Australian home prices could rise by more than $100,000 by 2026 as the housing shortfall deepens and supply struggles to meet soaring demand.

Perth's property market is facing a crisis with record-low listings and soaring prices. Find out why buyers are scrambling and what it means for the future.

The First Home Buyer Scheme promises hope, but does it really solve the housing crisis or just fuel rising property prices? Find out more.

Outer-suburban houses are set to lead Australia’s property market in 2026 as buyers and investors chase affordability beyond the big city limits.

Sydney’s housing dream drifts further away as the income needed to buy a home soars, leaving many wondering if owning a house is still possible at all.

Australia’s housing market slows as 2026 begins, with prices easing and buyers showing caution after a year of rapid growth and soaring costs.

Australia’s house prices are tipped to rise again in 2026, with experts warning the property market is staying strong despite ongoing affordability struggles.

Australia’s rental market is heating up this summer, with fierce competition, tight supply, and rising prices putting tenants under more pressure than ever.

Australia’s Property market is heating up again, with new modelling showing prices in some suburbs could surge faster than anyone expected by 2030.

Australia’s housing market is on track to hit a historic $1 million median price, with prices predicted to keep rising due to strong demand and limited supply.

Rising interest rates are creating financial pressure for mortgage holders this Christmas, with many fearing a tough holiday season as costs continue to climb.

Some Aussie homeowners are facing losses as property prices soar, with certain suburbs seeing significant declines. A $55,000 loss revealed in Melbourne’s market.

Australians are skipping meals, medical care, and basic comforts to afford rising rent, as the housing crisis forces many into difficult sacrifices to survive.

Rising rent prices in Australian cities are pushing households into rental stress, with many needing six-figure incomes to avoid financial strain.

A simple phone call helped one Aussie first-home buyer save $58,000 on his mortgage. Sometimes, asking for a better deal can make a big difference!

Home lending in Australia is expected to grow by 6% in 2026, despite APRA’s crackdown on risky lending, as strong demand for housing persists.

Housing affordability in Australia hits record lows, with soaring property prices and stagnant wages widening the gap for many Australians trying to buy a home.

New renter protections are coming to Victoria, with stronger rights and better security for tenants. The changes begin on November 25, 2025—real impact ahead.

Australia’s rental crisis is deepening, leaving families and single parents struggling to afford housing as costs soar and affordable options disappear nationwide.

Aussie cities are cracking down on Airbnb, forcing investors to reconsider short-term rentals as tighter regulations threaten the once-lucrative market.

Australian home prices are set to hit record highs by 2026, with major cities leading the charge. Get ready for a competitive housing market ahead.

Australia’s rental rating is set to worsen, with a housing shortage expected to persist for years, adding more pressure to an already strained rental market.

Mortgages in Western Australia are skyrocketing as buyers rush to secure properties ahead of the launch of Labor’s new First Homebuyer Scheme.

House prices in some Melbourne suburbs have dropped by up to $100,000, despite a broader market upswing. The reasons behind these declines are unfolding.

Australia’s central bank is facing renewed scrutiny over its interest rate policy after a sharp rise in inflation threw expectations of a rate cut into disarray. The Reserve Bank of…

Australia's property market sees a surge, with rising prices and increased competition between investors and first-time buyers. What does this mean for the future?

With Australian home buyers flooding the market this spring, banks are relying more heavily on automation to process mortgage applications.

Australia’s housing market is showing signs of growing financial risk, as banks ease lending rules and the government backs high loan-to-value mortgages.

Australia's housing market is soaring, with prices reaching record highs across both cities and regional areas, sparking increased competition and demand from buyers.

Looking beyond Sydney’s property hotspots? Real estate expert John McGrath has revealed a list of lesser-known suburbs that could offer serious value in 2026.

The RBA Governor Michele Bullock has raised concerns that the government's new 5% deposit scheme could push house prices even higher. While designed to help first-time buyers, the policy could…

Australian rental prices have surged dramatically, creating significant challenges for renters, with high demand, limited supply, and rising property costs, making affordable accommodation harder to secure.

RBA’s interest rate changes may be fueling Australia’s housing crisis, contributing to rising home prices despite claims to the contrary.

Today marks a major change for Aussie first-home buyers, as the government’s Home Guarantee Scheme expands. With a new $36,730 boost, buyers can now enter the housing market with a…

Australia's property market sees broad-based growth, with capital cities and regional areas alike benefiting, setting the stage for a strong real estate boom in 2026.

The Australian government is expanding the First Home Buyers Scheme, offering new opportunities for potential homeowners.