Brisbane’s median house price has surged past the A$1 million mark for the first time on record, positioning it as Australia’s only other capital city alongside Sydney to reach this milestone. This landmark reflects broader national housing shifts driven by population flows, constrained supply, and rising demand. According to recent[Read More…]

Australia’s property landscape is fast becoming inhospitable to first-home buyers. Surging house prices, persistently high interest rates, and long-standing policy challenges are creating conditions that steadily reduce affordability. First, the national housing market continues to climb. According to Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), national dwelling values increased by 0.6% in June and[Read More…]

Melbourne renters are facing a tough reality. Across the city, rising demand, limited supply, and shifting tenant preferences have driven up rents—especially in suburbs that were once considered affordable. This article highlights where rent hikes are most extreme and what it means for residents, without siding with any particular party.[Read More…]