If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as ...

As a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, with over 30 years’ experience in the tax depreciation industry, I have a professional obligation to act with integrity and to speak up ...

As you ponder home improvements, double glazing often surfaces as a potential upgrade. But is it worth the investment? This question isn't just about cost; it's about comfort, energy efficiency, and ...

Housing trends remained weak through the middle of spring , with Cotality’s national Home Value Index (HVI) down 1.2% in ...

The RBA has lifted the cash rate to 4.85%, its highest level in 18 years. This marks the fifth interest rate increase in 2026. Higher interest rates are putting significant pressure on borrowers.

As a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, with over 30 years’ experience in the tax depreciation industry, I have a professional obligation to act with integrity and to speak up ...

The RBA is becoming more comfortable with inflation. Two consecutive rate holds suggest the pressure for further tightening is easing. Rate cuts are still some way off. Most commentators expect rates ...

Cotality’s Home Value Index fell -1.1% in September, marking the sixth straight month of falling values and taking cumulative declines to 5.2% below March's peak. Brisbane saw the sharpest monthly ...

A fifth interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia next week is now seen as likely by financial markets. Whether the ...

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) wants to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) discounts to just one investment property per person. Current tax breaks would be ...

Australia's rental crisis is getting worse, not better. Rents are rising faster than both inflation and wages, putting increasing pressure on household budgets. Rental supply is shrinking as demand ...

Property markets are driven by people, not just economics. Long-term growth comes from understanding who will want to live in a location and why. Australia is made up of different demographic “tribes” ...