Time to sell or buy? Spring market update for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie 'Buyer confidence has started coming back'. Newcastle Herald · Aug 16, 2024
High-density living now the realistic option for first home buyers Is this the end of Australia as a freestanding home nation? The Canberra Times · Aug 8, 2024
Melbourne is the only Australian capital to see a drop in house prices. What’s going on? The Victorian city seems to be on a different trajectory to others – what might that mean for housing affordability? The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024
Housing 'defining issue' for economy, says treasurer Rents remain a lingering source of inflation weighing heavily on household budgets, with the federal government keen to see more homes built to ease pressures. AAP · Aug 1, 2024
Canberra houses are outpacing units in value - and for good reason Home value index shows slow growth during July. The Canberra Times · Jul 31, 2024
Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts Mortgage-holders appear to have avoided another interest rate hike, in a welcome development for the federal government with an election on the horizon. AAP · Jul 31, 2024
Adelaide home prices could soon surpass Melbourne as Victorian capital slumps Fall of 4.4% since peak in 2022 bucks broader trend, PropTrack finds, with national real estate prices 6.3% higher than a year ago The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2024
Why Canberra units could be solution for first home buyers Five suburbs are considered affordable for buying a unit. The Canberra Times · Jul 30, 2024
Housing approvals fall to lowest level in 12 years despite Labor’s pledge of 1.2m new homes Approved dwellings drop 6.5% in June amid high interest rates and building costs as CoreLogic rues ‘dismal result’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2024
'Not for the faint-hearted': wreck set for new life after selling for $905k The Islington auction drew 10 registered bidders. Newcastle Herald · Jul 29, 2024
Here comes another one: Merewether Heights suburb record smashed by $450k The result tops the previous $2.85 million suburb record. Newcastle Herald · Jul 29, 2024
What $600k could have bought you in Canberra last week First home owners still struggling to get into the market. The Canberra Times · Jul 29, 2024
Canberra set for quietest auction week since January But some great properties are still available to buyers. The Canberra Times · Jul 26, 2024
Construction costs cool but expert 'can't think of any winners here' 'Perfect storm' emerging for a year of pressure on the industry. The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Jul 17, 2024 Three neighbouring homes chase $5 million pay day in Kotara TOD area A concept plan shows the site could house around 68 apartments.
The Canberra Times · Jul 13, 2024 Property converted to have eight bedrooms for student tenants It's currently taking in thousands a week in rent.
The Canberra Times · Jul 12, 2024 Relocated workers cottage from the flooded Acton Peninsula up for auction Its original owners helped build Old Parliament House.
AAP · Jul 10, 2024 Cheaper materials take edge off home-building costs Residential construction costs have finally stabilised after a prolonged period of strong price growth put pressure on the industry.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 The US housing market was a bust this spring. Here’s what that means for summer and fall The nation’s housing market sales slump is dragging on into its third straight year, as evidenced by another weak spring homebuying season
Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024 Buyer inspects beachside suburb house on Friday, buys for $4.35m on Saturday The buyer phoned in their bids for the property in Merewether.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2024 $45,000 in a year: How Newcastle house prices keep climbing Low supply is keeping prices high across Australia.
AAP · Jun 30, 2024 Average Australian house price hits almost $800,000 Soaring house prices might please home owners but for those trying to enter the market the odds are stacked against them as chronic housing shortages persist.
AAP · Jun 28, 2024 Open door for lenders on climate risks at 11m homes A data-rich tool will gauge the energy efficiency and climate profile of the nation's 11 million homes, with some already risky for mortgage lenders.
AAP · Jun 25, 2024 Flipping good deal: property profits hit a 14-year high More than 94 per cent of national home sales in the first three months of 2024 recorded a nominal gain, the highest profitability rate since 2010.
AAP · Jun 24, 2024 Worsening rental affordability hurting regions Renters in the regions are having to find an extra $153 a week to go towards keeping a roof over their heads, on average, compared to June 2020.