Economic Updates

Interest rates, house prices, market cycles dominate headlines and conversations about Australia's housing market, but they miss the bigger picture.

The transition from stamp duty to land tax represents one of the most significant potential reforms in Australian property policy.

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Property markets constantly generate debate and discussion, often leading to misconceptions about how they work.

What leads to some suburbs being more popular with younger buyers than others?

Once the crown jewel of Australia's real estate scene, Victoria's property market has hit a rough patch.

With inflation now edging towards three per cent and markets are now pricing in potentially four rate cuts next year, it is possible that we will see a rate cut before the end of the year.

There have been a lot of people, events and policies blamed for Australia's low levels of housing affordability.

Interest rates remained on hold today. Inflation is now sitting at 3.6 per cent, higher than hoped, but still showing a decline from 4.1 per cent recorded in December.

It has been a tough four years for renters. Since the start of the pandemic, rents have risen on average $200 per week across Australia.

Perth is now the strongest property market in Australia when it comes to house price growth. Like the rest of Australia, many of the expensive suburbs are leading the charge.