Listings Rise – But Supply Still Tight
The current environment is raising an interesting question for anyone considering selling their home.
More First Home Buyers Using 5% Deposits
More Australians are using the 5% Deposit Scheme to buy sooner.
Buyers Adjusting Expectations in Changing Market
Property prices are still rising – and what you can afford may be shifting.
Rising Rates Prompt Loan Reviews
After two rate rises this year – and the possibility of more – many borrowers are no longer sitting still.
Rentals Are Still Stretched
If your rent keeps rising, it may be time to run the numbers on owning.
First Home Buyers Are Stepping Back In
More first home buyers are moving – but with a 5% deposit, the margin for error is thinner.
New Car Choices Reshape Finance Decisions
Australians are still buying new cars at high levels – but what they’re buying is changing.
Buyer Searches Show Shifting Priorities
What Australians search for when house-hunting often says more than price charts alone.
Affordable Homes Draw Sharper Competition
More buyers are clustering at the lower end of the market – and the data shows it’s no coincidence.
Tight Rental Market Keeps Pressure On
Whether you’re renting or investing, the rental market is sending some clear signals right now. Cotality data shows rental conditions remain tight nationwide. Rents rose 5.2% in 2025, up from 4.8% the year before (see table below), as limited supply continues to underpin demand. Listings tell the story. National rental listings in the December quarter […]