Property
Major cities flounder in ‘two-speed’ housing market
4 March
Home prices in Australia’s biggest cities are treading water while smaller capitals notch record growth as new data suggests the cycle has become a tale of two vastly different markets. Two months into 2026, home values in Sydney and Melbourne...[Read More]
Minister won’t rule out tax change as Greens up demands
4 March
Young people see the housing market as being stacked against them, Australia’s housing minister says, as the Greens call for drastic changes to property tax concessions. Clare O’Neil continues to play a straight bat to suggestions the government...[Read More]
Compact homes unlocking cheaper, cleaner city living
4 March
In a time of climate change and strained housing affordability, sometimes it pays to think small. At just 50 square metres, the apartments and townhouses inside the Two Sisters development in North Melbourne are far smaller than the 236 sq m average...[Read More]
Young women giving up on home ownership as costs rise
4 March
Young women consider owning a house less of a priority than men their age, with many citing affordability and not being able to qualify for a mortgage as major barriers. Women in both the millennial and generation Z age groups consider property...[Read More]
Rent-to-own: housing plan aims to boost home ownership
4 March
Thousands of renters will be able to save deposits and purchase homes through a multimillion-dollar program pitched to voters ahead of a state election. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas announced Labor’s rent-to-own policy on Wednesday,...[Read More]
Seeking professional advice when looking to buy your dream home
26 February
Seeking professional advice when looking to buy a property is an important step, especially if you’re new to the market or dealing with complex situations. Here are some key instances when you should consider consulting a property agent and what...[Read More]
‘Dumbest option’: top economist slams housing tax break
25 February
A major rewrite of Australia’s tax rules is needed to make them fairer and more efficient, one of the nation’s top economists has warned. Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, who led a 2010 review of taxes, said the current system could be...[Read More]
Vested interest ‘cartel’ killing Aussie housing dream
25 February
A “cartel” of vested interests is stymying crucial tax reforms which could help free up more homes, a former boss of the Reserve Bank says. Bernie Fraser, the only person in Australian history to have served as both RBA governor and Treasury...[Read More]
Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes
25 February
Ongoing strength in the nation’s jobs market has lifted the change of another interest rate rise in the coming months, experts warn. Australia’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 per cent for January with nearly 18,000 jobs created, according...[Read More]
The ‘stealthy’ price-setter of Australian energy bills
25 February
Expensive gas, unreliable coal plants and a retailer “loyalty tax” are the primary drivers of Australia’s soaring power bills, a climate think tank report says. While the Climate Council analysis largely blames fossil fuels for wholesale...[Read More]
Refinancing your home loan can unlock new opportunities and ease financial pressure
19 February
For many, a home loan is one of the largest financial commitments they’ll ever make. Yet, it’s not something most people revisit often enough. Whether you’re paying off credit cards, dreaming of a kitchen renovation, or wondering if your...[Read More]
RBA urges more high-rise amid home-building constraints
18 February
Governments are making the right moves on housing affordability but builders are still finding it “very challenging” to bring on new supply, RBA governor Michele Bullock says. Speaking at a second parliamentary hearing in less than one week, Ms...[Read More]
Thousands of new brickies, sparkies to bolster housing
18 February
Thousands of new apprentices could help bring down the cost of construction, but land has been identified as the biggest hurdle to getting more homes built. Fresh data reveals 11,407 carpentry, plumbing and bricklayers signed up to the federal...[Read More]
Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life
18 February
Gen Z is leading a new wave of city dwellers eyeing a move to the regions, with almost half considering swapping skyscrapers for the great outdoors. Australians aged 18 to 29 have overtaken millennials (aged 30 to 45) as the cohort most eager to...[Read More]
Top 10 home renovation tips for maximising space and value
12 February
Renovating your home to increase space and add value requires strategic planning, creativity, and a focus on key areas that potential buyers or valuers find appealing. Here are the top 10 tips to guide you through this process: Plan and...[Read More]