Increased stamp duty thresholds introduced for first home buyers by the WA Government – From 21st March 2025

Increased stamp duty WA has witnessed continued price growth over the past couple of years which has been mainly due to a rise in the demand for houses led by solid population growth...

Federal Government budget 2025-26 introduces measures for cost of living, housing supply and its affordability

Federal Government budget Federal government has deeply focussed on the cost-of-living crisis in its 2025-26 budget with providing tax relief, attempting to curtail inflation and interest rates, more affordable and accessible medical bulk...

RBA not yet sure of launching a series of interest rate cuts as it focuses on US tariffs and policy settings

interest rate cuts The market has been expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to give more relief by throwing in more interest rate cuts. But the assistant governor of RBA has said...

Majority real estate professionals expect the house prices to rise further in 2025

house prices to rise The foundation of increased buyer activity was laid in late 2024 which saw the beginning of economic recovery. Despite challenges in supply, housing demand in later 2025 is expected to...

National Home Value Index sees a rise in home values in February 2025 with Hobart and Melbourne in the lead

National Home Value The largest monthly gain in home values across all capital cities has been recorded in Hobart and Melbourne where both the cities recorded 0.4 per cent rise. This increase in...

Declining Foreign Investment in Australian Real Estate

foreign investment China is the biggest foreign investor in Australian residential property market and its contribution to Australian residential real estate has seen a declining trend since late 2023 which has been...

Which areas will benefit the most from the expected rate cuts?

expected rate cuts Undoubtedly, a cut in interest rates will boost consumer confidence and the housing market in 2025 by increasing consumers borrowing and spending capacity thus making housing a more attractive investment....

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) recommends steps to deal with national housing crisis

national housing crisis In summary REIA recommended:   1. Getting rid of stamp duty for older Australians looking to downsize. As it is the cost of transaction that is stopping them from making...

Areas where the prices for residential homes will rise the fastest in 2025

According to a forecast from KPMG residential homes will see 3.3% growth across Australia. Perth is predicted to lead the pack with 4% growth in house prices and 5% growth...

Economic factors that will influence the property market in 2025

property market in 2025 In a nutshell there will be five main factors that will have a profound effect on the economy in 2025. Lower interest rates Lending policy revolving around borrowers increased borrowing...

Perth house prices edging closer to $1 million by end of 2025

Perth house prices Latest report on house prices from Domain reveal Perth house prices have gone up by 19.5 percent passing the $900,000 mark for the first time, sitting at $913,011, country’s biggest...

Australian equity market surpasses residential property market in 2024

Australian equity market Australian residential real estate market is valued at $11.1 trillion which is much higher than Australian super valued at $4.1 trillion and ASX valued at $3.3 trillion combined together, still...

Upcoming downswing in Australia’s housing market

Australia’s housing market The slowing of housing demand can be attributed to factors like an increasing gap between home values, income and borrowing capacity. This situation is further worsened by slower economic growth...

Interest rate predictions for 2025: seems a long road ahead before the much-needed rate cuts

Interest rate predictions If 2024 was the year which saw Perth lead the nation in home price growth, it was also the year for interest rate speculation. The entire nation was expecting rate...

Sellers reap record profits while Investment Property Market Prospers

investment property market With an increasing number of investors entering Australian real estate market the sellers are reaping the benefits with record sale prices. This boom varies from state to state with Western...