Australian property news for the people living it rather than trading it. Buying, renting, selling and the market conditions shaping all three, reported in plain language and without the spin that usually comes with property coverage.
Buying your first home in 2026 looks completely different depending on which city you're in. We break down entry-level prices, deposit timelines, and government scheme access across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and regional Australia — and what it actually means for where you should be looking.
Australia's unemployment rate has climbed to 4.5 percent, its highest level since November 2021. Here's why a softening jobs market is now a key factor shaping where interest rates, and the property market, go next.
The RBA left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35 percent at its June meeting, but the board has explicitly kept the door open to a further hike. Here's what it means for borrowers and why the big four banks are split on what comes next.
First home buyers accounted for 18.3 percent of all dwellings financed in the latest lending data, continuing a steady climb driven by expanded government deposit schemes. Here's what's behind the rising share.
Australia's banking regulator is ramping up macroprudential controls on risky lending as property prices continue climbing faster than incomes. Here's what tighter lending standards could mean for borrowers.
Three RBA rate hikes in 2026 have pushed the cash rate to 4.35 percent, unwinding every cut delivered through 2025. Here's what it's actually costing mortgage holders and what could come next.
Australia's rental crisis shows no sign of easing in 2026. Here's a clear picture of the national vacancy rate, where rents are rising fastest, and what rights tenants have.
Sydney's residential property market has continued to defy expectations in mid-2026, with prices holding firm across most suburbs despite persistent affordability pressures, elevated interest...
Navigating government assistance for first home buyers in Australia has never been more complex. Here's a plain-English breakdown of every scheme available in 2026.
Domain's 2026 Forecast Report predicts Sydney's median house price will climb to around $1.92 million by the end of the year, with Melbourne staging a full recovery to $1.17 million. Here's what's driving the numbers.
Brisbane's auction clearance rate has fallen to just 37.2 percent, the weakest reading among Australia's major capital cities. Here's what's behind the sharp slowdown in what was recently one of the country's hottest markets.
New analysis shows three RBA rate hikes in 2026 have stripped tens of thousands of dollars from Australian buyers' borrowing capacity. Here's exactly how much it's costing single income earners versus couples.
