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.
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.
Melbourne's auction market saw a sharp jump in listings and a modest clearance rate improvement last week — but the numbers still trail well behind the same period last year. Here's the full picture.
Sydney auction clearance rates have fallen to 51 percent, a level matching the depths of the 2022 property downturn. Here's what the data is signalling for buyers and sellers.
