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Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026
Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured pace as affordability pressures and supply constraints shape conditions.
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Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026
The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026 and beyond.
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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 per cent, signalling a more cautious stance as inflation shows signs of persistence.
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Home prices climb to new high as growth slows at end of spring
Australia’s property market closed out spring with another price rise, pushing national home values to a new peak. Growth remained broad-based across the capitals and regions, but November’s gains were softer than October’s. Economists say tight supply, population inflows and earlier rate cuts continue to tip conditions in favour of sellers, though affordability pressures are expected to temper growth through…
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49 suburbs see house prices grow at triple the national rate
House prices in 49 suburbs across Australia's capital cities have grown more than three times faster than the national average over the past year, highlighting pockets of exceptional demand in the property market.
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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 are keeping the property market active as Australia heads into summer.
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Spring momentum pushes Australian home prices to new record highs
Australia’s housing market shows no sign of slowing, with national home prices climbing for a tenth consecutive month in October.
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Flood risk wiping billions from Australian property values, new report finds
Flood risk is emerging as a hidden factor in Australia’s property market, with new national data revealing that homes exposed to flooding are collectively worth billions less than comparable properties outside flood zones.
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Australian home prices record ninth straight month of growth as spring selling season begins
Australia’s housing market has entered spring on a strong note, with new data showing home prices climbing for the ninth month in a row to reach fresh record highs.
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Experts weigh in as RBA holds rates steady at 3.6%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has paused after three rate cuts this year, holding the cash rate at 3.6% as experts weigh in with commentary on tight labour markets, rising home prices and scarce housing supply, factors they say shaped the decision and will influence the market through spring.
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Home prices reach new record high
Australian home prices have climbed to a fresh record high, rising 0.5 per cent in August and marking eight consecutive months of growth as the housing market gains momentum.
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RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence
The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling season, but experts warn that affordability challenges remain.
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Australian home prices hit new record as interest rates fall
National home prices have reached a new record high, rising 0.39 per cent in May to mark the fifth consecutive month of growth amid falling interest rates.
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RBA rate cut drops — what it means for the market
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 3.8% in a move widely anticipated by economists.
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Home prices reach record high after February rate cut
National home prices have climbed to a record high in March, continuing their upward momentum following the Reserve Bank's February interest rate cut.
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Home prices rebound in February amid interest rate cut
National home prices rose by 0.40% in February, reaching a new record and reversing recent minor declines.
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RBA cuts interest rates to 4.1% – what does it mean for real estate?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate to 4.10%, marking the first rate cut in years and offering potential relief for buyers, investors, and homeowners.
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Property prices dip as market momentum slows
National home prices have recorded their first decline of the year, dropping 0.08 per cent in January, though values remain nearly 4 per cent higher than the same time last year.
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RBA leaves rates on hold with inflation still “too high”
There’s no relief for mortgage holders just yet, with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving the official cash rate unchanged at the December meeting.
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Real Estate News
Property Prices Keep Rising Despite Market Headwinds
The Australian property market continues to defy expectations, with new Proptrack data revealing unprecedented growth across major cities and regional areas. Despite economic headwinds including higher interest rates and cost-of-living pressures, robust demand and demographic shifts are reshaping traditional market dynamics, particularly in Queensland’s capital. Market Hierarchy Undergoes Historic Shift One of the most significant developments has been Brisbane’s emergence…
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Regional locations continue to see solid growth
Queensland and Western Australia continue to be some of the strongest regional locations for growth, with experts predicting there is more to come.
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RBA holds rates steady: what it means for the real estate market
It came as no surprise: The RBA has held the official cash rate at 4.35% marking the eighth consecutive time rates have remained unchanged.
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Home prices hit a record high as Melbourne leads growth
Australian home prices have surged to new heights in October, marking the 22nd consecutive month of growth despite ongoing affordability challenges.
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Spring Surge: affordability pressures rise as listings climb and market growth slows
Highlights National home values rose 0.4% in September, marking the slowest quarterly growth since early 2023. Year-on-year growth remains strong at 6.7% (CoreLogic) or 5.67% (PropTrack). Capital city performance varies: Sydney steady, Melbourne declining, Perth/Adelaide/Brisbane outperforming. New property listings have surged to levels not seen since 2021, increasing buyer choice and seller competition. Affordability remains a major challenge, with mortgage…
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RBA: No relief with interest rates unchanged
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept interest rates unchanged for the seventh consecutive meeting, maintaining the cash rate at 4.35%.
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The suburbs where homeowners hold onto property for 20 years
Certain Australian suburbs are seeing homeowners hold onto their properties for more than two decades which is double the national average.
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Brisbane overtakes Canberra as property prices rise
Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide continue to lead home prices into record territory with national values up 0.3 per cent in May according to new data.
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Interest rates on hold but future hikes not ruled out
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at its May meeting, but cautioned that higher than expected inflation was not expected to return to the target 2-3 per cent range until the second half of 2025.
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Regional Queensland leads the property price surge
Regional Queensland has recorded the highest growth in the country in the past four years, with prices rising 66.5 per cent.
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Property prices hit a new record in March
National property prices have hit a new record, rising .34 per cent in March to sit at a median $768,000.
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Interest rates on hold as RBA says economic outlook remains ‘uncertain’
The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at its March meeting, highlighting that the economic outlook remains uncertain, despite a recent drop in inflation.
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Home price growth reaccelerated in February
Home prices across the country have hit a fresh new high, with growth reaccelerating despite affordability worries.
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Vacancy rates ease in December
After a tough year for renters, there are some early signs that relief might be on the way with vacancy rates rising in December.
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Aussie mortgage holders spared a Christmas interest rate rise
The Reserve Bank of Australia has provided mortgage holders a Christmas time reprieve, electing to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at today’s board meeting.
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Property prices hit record high despite growth slowing
Australian property prices have hit a new record high, climbing 0.22 per cent in November, according to PropTrack.
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