The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate unchanged, choosing to balance persistent inflation pressures against growing signs that the economy is slowing. While inflation remains above target, the latest data suggests some of the drivers behind recent price increases are beginning to ease. Annual inflation fell from 4.6 per cent to 4.2 per cent … […]
The latest listings data shows a clear split opening up in the housing market: more homes for sale, but fewer homes available to rent. This is not yet evidence of the full impact of the Federal Budget or the proposed negative gearing changes. The data only runs to the end of May, and the budget … […]
The Federal Budget has confirmed a major shift in housing tax policy, with negative gearing to be limited to new builds and CGT changes designed to reduce the tax advantage of investing in property. The intent is clear: reduce investor competition for existing homes and redirect capital into new housing. But while this may be … […]
By Nerida Conisbee | More about Nerida Conisbee When housing markets cool, the assumption is affordability improves. But affordability depends on factors beyond price – it’s determined by what new housing actually costs to deliver and how much supply that enables or constrains. Australia’s housing market is starting to cool. Monthly price growth has slowed, and … […]
By Nerida Conisbee | More about Nerida Conisbee What the RBA’s decision in March means for you if you’re looking to buy or sell. The Reserve Bank lifted interest rates again on 17 March by 0.25 percentage points, but what does that actually mean for you if you’re looking to buy or sell? Here’s three things … […]
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Open home attendance data reveals how quickly buyers respond to policy changes. The week following the RBA’s rate decision saw attendance decline nationally, though the depth of softening varies significantly by market. Understanding how buyers respond to interest rate changes requires more than watching price movements alone. While price data shows where the market has … […]
The Reserve Bank has raised the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points today, responding to inflation that remains above target and an economy that continues to run too strongly for the Bank to be confident price pressures will keep easing on their own. Inflation surged late last year and, while it eased again in December, … […]
Interest rate cuts now unlikely before second half 2026 as services inflation proves stubborn. Rents, utilities and insurance continue rising, limiting RBA easing despite broader economic slowdown and household spending weakness. Expectations of interest rate relief in 2026 are becoming less likely as inflation continues to show signs of persistence. Earlier optimism about a clearer … […]
Australian housing enters 2026 with momentum but uncertainty. Double-digit growth likely to slow toward mid-year as rate relief remains unlikely in first half. Affordable segment, lifestyle markets and regional areas set to outperform through 2026. The Australian housing market heads into 2026 with far more momentum than most expected a year ago, but also with … […]