The two-speed property market is levelling out as momentum in many of the fastest growing regions starts to fade. Price growth so far across 2025 has been a lot more consistent across the country than has been the case for some time. Unlike last year, prices are growing consistently in Sydney and Melbourne, and the […]
As a nation built on suburbs, Australia’s neighbourhoods have been a way of fostering community values since the late 1800s.  What makes a community, and how homeowners and residents want to interact with that community, is constantly evolving.  The communities of the past were made up of insular quarter-acre homes that depend on long car […]
The home at 62 Norfolk Pl, Wishart has an oversized three-car garage plus a 16-car basement garage. Picture: Supplied A suburban Brisbane home with a 16-car basement garage is the hottest property in the country this week, racking up more than 36,000 views online. The sprawling home and super sized garage at 62 Norfolk Pl, […]
New data has revealed just how much home values have surged in 70 of the hottest housing markets across the price spectrum. Affordable suburbs across Australia have experienced some of the fastest rates of price growth in recent years as buyers have grappled with high interest rates and sought lower-priced areas. But the latest PropTrack […]
A sufficient drop in underlying inflation has opened the door for another cash rate cut in less than two weeks. Both monthly and quarterly CPI data were released on Wednesday, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) set to lean on the latter to determine if monetary policy needs to continue to be restrictive. The data confirms […]
The orange is how variable rates have tracked. Source: Canstar Aussie homeowners are in for a treat as variable interest rates plunge to their lowest level in two years, a full two weeks ahead of the next Reserve Bank meeting. The dramatic milestone came even before the Wednesday quarterly consumer price index release – data […]
A rare slice of one of Canberra’s most exclusive, historically significant and tightly held enclaves is up for grabs. It has long been one of Australia’s most unique addresses and now a rare chance has arisen to move into the prestigious heart of the nation’s diplomatic district. The suburb of Yarralumla is home to many […]
Australia’s border towns and neighbourhoods may look alike, but home buyers should be aware of greater forces shaping property prices. Border towns sit on either side of a state line, often operating as one community but governed by different tax rules, housing policies and planning systems. While residents may shop in the same supermarkets, they […]
Key takeaways Your mortgage isn’t the only cost— taxes, insurance, and maintenance can add up. Be prepared for ongoing expenses like property taxes and homeowners insurance. Set aside money each year for repairs and maintenance. Don’t forget about utilities, HOA fees, and upfront costs like closing fees. Budgeting for these expenses now can save you […]
The five-bedroom house 12 Narmbool St, Manifold Heights, has sold after six months on the market. Manifold Heights’ meteoric rise to Geelong’s most expensive residential real estate can be traced to the 1920s. The decision to impose a single-dwelling covenant when most of the streets were mapped out on what was originally vineyards has locked […]