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Australia’s three-year housing boom comes to an end
Domain's June quarter report shows capital city house and unit prices falling for the first time since 2022,…
Landlords are already changing strategy as tax changes remain a year away
Australia's rental market may already be reacting to housing policy that hasn't even taken effect, with investors changing…
Domain data points to mid-2027 property rebound
New cyclical analysis from Domain suggests the current downturn will be short-lived, with the next upswing hinging on…
Rate hikes bite: Sydney and Melbourne house prices set to fall
Domain's FY27 forecast warns multiple rate hikes have slashed borrowing power, splitting the nation's housing market into fragments.
Why Australia’s auction slowdown isn’t about a lack of buyers
A wave of nervous vendors pulling properties from the block drives the national clearance rate down to 48%,…
Balancing act: RBA holds cash rate amid softening economy
A definitive turning point for the property sector as economists, and real estate leaders analyse the path ahead…
Listings build collides with cautious buyers as housing market shifts into new phase
Australia’s housing market is shifting as listings rise and buyer demand cools, with clearance rates falling and withdrawal…
Auction clearance rates fall below 2022 downturn levels
Five weeks of weak results signal buyer demand has softened faster than the last correction, though improving inflation…
Federal Budget looms as housing market enters ‘peak uncertainty’
Market enters peak uncertainty as rate rises, inflation pressures and the looming Federal Budget weigh on confidence
Rate rise: inflation hits 4.6% as housing drives pressure on RBA policy
Economists warn rate hikes are cooling demand but failing to fix Australia’s deeper housing and supply-driven inflation pressures
Housing splits as Sydney and Melbourne slow, Perth leads
Sydney and Melbourne house prices fall in the March quarter as borrowing constraints and weaker sentiment weigh on…
Rental market hits affordability ceiling as record-low vacancies fail to lift rents
Domain says renters have reached their financial limit, with record-low vacancy rates failing to drive broad rent increases…
Buyers stay cautious as auction market hits 2026 peak
Auction volumes hit their 2026 peak, but are buyers are becoming more selective amid economic uncertainty?
Aussie homeowners hit record equity as property profits soar
Record resale profits across Australia are boosting homeowner equity, supporting upgrades, and widening the gap for first-time buyers.
Labor signals major Capital Gains Tax reforms ahead of May budget
Inquiry finds tax breaks for investors are inflating prices and limiting opportunities for first-time buyers.
Rate hike reality check: RBA lifts to 4.10% as borrower pressure intensifies
RBA rate hike to 4.10% affects borrowers – experts share insights for buyers and property markets
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…
Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…
New price records signal housing market momentum into 2026
House and unit prices reached fresh highs across the capitals in the December quarter, with Melbourne returning to…
Perth crosses $1 million median as long-term growth accelerates
Perth has become Australia’s sixth capital city to record a median house price above $1 million, with strong…
Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows
Rents remain high, but growth slows and diverges across cities as affordability constraints bite
RBA holds steady at 3.6pc as inflation proves stubborn
Despite hopes for a final dose of festive cheer, the RBA has held the cash rate at 3.60…
Rate cuts fuel price growth but fail to improve affordability
Australia's property market ended 2025 with renewed confidence as interest rate cuts boosted buyer activity, but affordability remains…
APRA moves to cap high DTI lending as investor borrowing rises
Regulator introduces a 20 per cent cap on high DTI loans as investor borrowing begins to rise.
Home prices to hit new highs in 2026 as first-home buyer demand intensifies: Domain
Prices expected to climb again in 2026 with first-home buyers driving much of the early momentum.
Regional areas delivering Australia’s strongest rental yields
Australia's highest rental returns are now found outside major cities, with regional towns and Darwin emerging as the…
RBA holds fire on rates as market momentum carries into summer
Despite no rate cut from the RBA, buyer confidence remains strong. Steady rates, tight stock and resilient demand…
Green spaces boost property values by up to 17 per cent
Properties featuring greenery are commanding significant price premiums and attracting more buyer interest across Australia, according to new…
Capital city house prices rising at fastest pace in four years
Australia’s housing market is heating up again, with capital city house prices rising at their fastest pace in…
First Home Guarantee to slash years off saving time for first-home buyers
Aspiring homeowners could shave years off the time it takes to save a deposit, with the expanded First…
Granny flats, dual living and stamp duty savings: what buyers are really searching for this spring
Australia’s spring property season is off to an unusual start, with new search data from Domain revealing buyers…
“Affordable” homes vanish as housing burden deepens for young Australians
First-home buyers are being squeezed harder than ever, with entry-level homes rising faster than premium properties, deposits now…
Spring set to deliver property market boost as interest rates fall
The Australian property market is poised for its traditional spring revival, with the season historically delivering the strongest…
Stamp Duty under fire as top priority for Economic Roundtable
Stamp duty has emerged as a central issue at this week’s Economic Roundtable, with Domain’s Chief of Research…
Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for…