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Perth home values snag top spot in January

Australia’s western state has led the charge in home value growth for yet another month.

Dwelling approvals remain near decade lows

Building approvals took another hit in December following two months of gains.

Lower tax on BTR could bolster affordable home numbers

An additional 10,000 affordable homes could be built at no cost to taxpayers if government reduced a tax on build-to-rent properties, according to the Property Council of Australia.

Will interest rates be the biggest influence on housing this year?

Nearly three-quarters of real estate agents think rates will have the most significant influence on the housing market in 2024, according to a new survey.

Qld opposition would raise FHB stamp duty threshold

Queensland’s Leader of the Opposition has committed to raise the stamp duty concession threshold for first home buyers.

Dream of owning a home ‘at risk’: NAB CEO

The major bank’s chief executive has voiced concerns over the “great Australian dream” becoming out of reach.

Premium market in recovery: PEXA

The upper echelon of the residential property market has shown signs of recovery, the latest PEXA report has found.

Government urged to scrap property investor tax concessions

Calls are being made to scrap tax concessions for investors amid concerns they’re ‘subsidising’ the private market at the expense of affordable housing.

Housing market ‘fully recovered’ from 2022 downturn: Domain

Australia’s property market has made a complete recovery following its downturn two years ago, a Domain report has revealed.

House prices will continue to grow in 2024, economists forecast

Australian house prices will continue to rise this year, economists have forecast, though the pace of growth will slow.

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