Brisbane rental yield: where investors are buying after tax reform

Tax changes have killed negative gearing's appeal. Inner-city units now deliver 5%+ yields, but the rush into these pockets is already shifting prices.

Investor property prices myth: who really drives Australian housing

New data shows investors trail owner-occupiers by 34 percentage points in capital growth. The political narrative just got harder to defend.

Building approvals jump 7.2% but houses stall at 0.4%

June data shows apartments surging while detached supply barely moves—what does that split mean for investors and first-home buyers hunting supply gaps?

SMSF lending ban: what brokers are being told to do now

Bluestone's roadshow delivered one message: the diversification window just opened wider than most brokers realise.

Mortgage funding surges 18% while personal loan arrears hit multi-year high

New housing credit is accelerating despite rising unemployment and spiking unsecured debt stress. What's driving the split?

Property developers Queensland WA push ahead as east coast stalls

Three-quarters of Queensland developers plan to break ground within six months. Victoria sits at 28%. The gap is widening, and the reasons go deeper than sentiment.

Queensland rental vacancy rates tick up in half the state, but 29 regions still under 1%

Two dozen Queensland rental markets loosened over the June quarter, yet nearly 60% of regions remain critically tight. Here's where the breathing room appeared, and where investors still face zero wiggle room.

Commercial property investment: which sectors still work for smaller buyers

Negative gearing changes are pushing residential investors toward commercial assets, but not all sectors suit individual capital or risk tolerance.

Million dollar suburbs: 151 new entries map where affordability migrates next

Queensland, WA and SA claimed two-thirds of the 151 suburbs that crossed seven figures in the first half of 2024, while Melbourne added just one.

Downsizing property market stalls as retirees pull 5.5 million homes off the table

One in three over-55s are delaying sales, choosing reverse mortgages over auction risk — and the supply impact is starting to show.

Public land housing NSW: 13 sites released for 298 homes

NSW has identified 13 surplus government sites for housing. The question is whether 298 dwellings will arrive fast enough to matter.
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Oil shock is back. Here’s where housing pain deepens

Oil is surging, inflation risks are back and property buyers may wear the cost, but the housing fallout is still not settled.

Data Centre Housing Supply Fight Opens New Investor Risk

A Geelong site planned for homes may become digital infrastructure. The bigger question is who pays when housing land is redirected.

Housing supply gap: NSW squeezed as migration outruns builds

New ABS data shows population growth is still running ahead of new homes, and NSW is where the pressure looks hardest to absorb.

Housing market outlook slashed to flat as tax shock accelerates slowdown

National prices now forecast to go nowhere in 2026 as Budget tax changes hit harder and faster than expected.

Apartment approvals hit 48,778 but construction costs stall starts

Building sign-offs rose 13% year-on-year, yet industry groups warn most won't break ground. The gap between approval and delivery is widening.

Rochedale apartments fast-tracked as owner-occupiers chase space

A Brisbane developer has pulled forward stage two of its first apartment project in an outer suburb where 76% of buyers are owner-occupiers, not investors.

Downsizing property market stalls as retirees pull 5.5 million homes off the table

One in three over-55s are delaying sales, choosing reverse mortgages over auction risk — and the supply impact is starting to show.

Rate Pain Is Back, And Borrowers Are Running Out of Easy Moves

The RBA has lifted rates again, but the real test is whether households still have enough cashflow buffer left.

SMSF Lending Ban Sparks Revolt From Non-Bank Lenders

Non-bank lenders say the ban targets a tiny slice of housing credit. The bigger question is who loses access next.

RBA Flags More Rate Pain, But Jobs May Pay the Price

The cash rate is back at 4.35 per cent, and the RBA is signalling inflation now matters more than job-market comfort.

SMSF lending ban: what brokers are being told to do now

Bluestone's roadshow delivered one message: the diversification window just opened wider than most brokers realise.

Your credit card could be costing you $50k in borrowing power

A simple tweak to your plastic could lift your home-loan capacity, and get you to a deposit faster.

Should You Lock Your Mortgage Before Fixed Rates Climb Again?

Fixed rates are rising before many borrowers have caught their breath. The risk is not just paying more, but fixing at the wrong moment.

The 5 Per Cent Deposit Trap No One Wants to Talk About

The government’s low-deposit push has helped more buyers get through the door. But in a softer market, that same policy could turn the entry-level segment into the first place investors see stress.

Productivity growth stalls lock in higher rates, RBA warns

Weak output per worker narrows the path to rate cuts, regardless of how inflation behaves. Mortgage holders face a longer wait.

Planning reforms housing supply: WA moves four-dwelling exemption

Western Australia just extended its single-house planning exemption to include up to four dwellings where standards are met. Will the 'meet planning standards' clause open the gates or become the new bottleneck?

Public land housing NSW: 13 sites released for 298 homes

NSW has identified 13 surplus government sites for housing. The question is whether 298 dwellings will arrive fast enough to matter.

Housing target shortfall widens as approval pipeline stalls at 393,000

Australia has approved just 393,426 homes in two years of a five-year 1.2 million build goal. The gap keeps growing.

Sydney Property Investors Freeze as Tax Shock Hits Prices

Sydney investors are retreating before new tax rules begin, just as prices weaken. The bigger question is where their money goes next.

The Budget Tax Shock Now Spreading Beyond Property

Investors expected a property hit. The bigger shock is how far the tax reset now reaches.

The bigger threat to property investors is not the Treasurer’s gearing cap

A negative gearing cap would sting some landlords. But the bigger threat may be what happens when investors try to cash out.

Holiday Home Owners Are Being Squeezed. Buyers Know It

Victoria’s land tax bills are forcing some coastal owners to sell, but the buyer advantage may not last forever.

Negative gearing grandfathering may trap investors

Existing landlords may keep a tax edge future buyers lose, creating a strange incentive not to sell.

Preparing for a Property Inspection: A Homeowner's Checklist

Your Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Most Out of a Property Inspection in Australia

Off-Market Property Deals: Hidden Gems or Financial Pitfalls?

In recent years, the allure of off-market properties has significantly grown among investors and homebuyers alike, driven by the dual forces of escalating property prices and climbing mortgage interest...

The Future of Property Inspections: Technology and Trends

Embracing the Digital Era in Australian Property Inspections

Smart Property Strategy: Buying Before Selling – A Wise Move?

Unveiling Expert Opinions on Pre-Sale Property Purchases

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Navigating Gentrification: A Property Investor's Guide to Emerging Suburbs

Adelaide CBD Apartment Tower Clears Key Approval Test

A 95-home Franklin Street project has cleared a major hurdle, but approval is not the same as delivery.

The $150m Water Plant That Could Unlock 33,000 Homes

A $200m water plant could open the door to 33,000 homes, but the bigger prize may be Toowoomba’s case for rail.

Data Centre Housing Supply Fight Opens New Investor Risk

A Geelong site planned for homes may become digital infrastructure. The bigger question is who pays when housing land is redirected.

Queensland Stamp Duty Shock Opens New Investor Tax Front

Queensland expects a $325m duty hit, but the sharper story is who gets squeezed as tax rules keep shifting.

Rate cuts might not save you in 2026. Here’s how to buy anyway

Banks can’t agree on what happens next, but smart buyers are focusing on the things they can actually control.

Capital Gains Tax Changes Risk a Bigger Housing Backfire

A narrow start-up carve-out is alarming investors as housing tax reforms redirect demand. The real test is whether capital leaves, shifts or builds.

Negative gearing affordable housing warning hits renters

A developer retreat shows the tax bet is simple on paper, but the rental-market fallout may be messier.

Unlocking the Mystery of Interest-Only Mortgages: Are They a Smart Choice?

Discover the Pros, Cons, and Considerations Before Choosing

What is Capital Gains Tax? How To Calculate CGT?

If you are in the business of selling investment properties, then you should be familiar with the process of...