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Rents Were Meant to Cool. Instead the Squeeze Is Back

Rents are rising faster than inflation again, just as many expected relief. For renters and investors alike, the pressure may be building, not fading.

Sydney slips as Perth surges. Is the housing cycle turning?

National prices still look firm, but Sydney and Melbourne are losing momentum. If the big markets stall, the next phase could look very different.

Why 70% of Suburbs Are Still Rising as Rate Fears Build

Prices are still climbing across most suburbs, even as rate fears return. The bigger story is where the market is starting to crack.

Vendors Hit a Harder Market as Auction Buyers Step Back

Auction clearance rates are still stuck below 60 per cent. Sellers are turning up, buyers are hesitating, and the next few weeks could reset price expectations.

Why a Gulf shock could make new homes far more expensive

Westpac sees build costs rising as oil-linked materials jump. The real risk is not just higher quotes, but fewer homes getting built.

Breaking Free from the Middle-Class Money Trap

How Smart Spending and Property Strategy Can Turn Comfort into Freedom

Aussie first-home buyer hotspots revealed

Mortgage applications jumped 10.3 per cent last quarter. These are the suburbs drawing the most heat, and the pockets where value still stacks up.

Melbourne Investors Pile In: Suburban Hotspots Surge as Competition Heats Up

From Craigieburn to Frankston, new data shows investors are crowding Victoria’s growth corridors but experts warn the herd mentality could test returns in 2026.

Grattan Institute Pushes Zoning Overhaul Aimed at $100k Housing Price Drop

Think tank calls for three-storey housing across Australian capitals as states weigh new density rules.

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