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High interest rates and buyer pushback have led Sydney’s house values to fall by nearly $60,000 in three months. Image: Getty
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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,…

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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…

Historical data reveals that Australian property upswings heavily dominate downturns, with values rising an average of 32.3% over a 2.8-year period. (Source: Domain). Image: Getty
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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…

Domain's FY27 forecast warns multiple rate hikes have slashed borrowing power, splitting the nation's housing market into fragments. Image: Getty
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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.

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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%,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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

In Perth, house prices rose 5.7% over the March quarter to a record $1.179 million, extending a 14-quarter growth run. Image: Getty
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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…

Renters are reaching their affordability limit, with Domain data showing rent growth slowing despite record-low vacancy rates. Image: Getty
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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…

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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“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…

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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…

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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…

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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…