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Sydney home price downturn plunges past 10 per cent

Sydney home price downturn plunges past 10 per cent

The nation's median dwelling value has fallen more than $63,000 in seven months as rate rises and the federal budget weigh on demand.

Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation

Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation

Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation

Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to lift interest rates for a second straight meeting on Melbourne Cup day, further hitting Australia's falling housing market.

Cagey buyers push home sales rates to post-pandemic low

Cagey buyers push home sales rates to post-pandemic low

Cagey buyers push home sales rates to post-pandemic low

Cagey buyers push home sales rates to post-pandemic low

The share of homes selling under the hammer has plummeted to a post-pandemic low as would-be buyers brace for another interest rate rise.

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Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

A challenge to make Australian homes greener has found smarter design, better materials and renovating rather than rebuilding can dramatically cut emissions.

Building for plants of the future wins national award

Building for plants of the future wins national award

A research facility for plants that can deal with climate change is among the projects recognised at the 2026 national architecture awards.

Tiny fraction of rentals inspected amid housing crunch

Tiny fraction of rentals inspected amid housing crunch

Almost one in three Victorian households are renting but barely any of the properties are being inspected to ensure they're complying with minimum standards.

Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

As prices rise for fuel, video games and just about everything else, the cost of buying a new home has remained flat.

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Competing housing plans shape upcoming election battle

Competing housing plans shape upcoming election battle

Competing housing plans shape upcoming election battle

Competing housing plans shape upcoming election battle

Pledging to close a major prison to build thousands of affordable seaside homes is the latest bid to offer housing solutions in the run-up to an election.

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Australia's first new international airport in 30 years is ready to take flight but now shoulders the weight of great economic promises built around it.

Social housing build hits the wall as target slips away

Social housing build hits the wall as target slips away

Social housing build hits the wall as target slips away

Social housing build hits the wall as target slips away

Housing Australia has delivered just four per cent of its 40,000 social and affordable homes target more than 40 per cent into its timeline.

House prices plummet as Labor points to bigger picture

House prices plummet as Labor points to bigger picture

House prices plummet as Labor points to bigger picture

House prices plummet as Labor points to bigger picture

The government is urging home-owners to keep the faith as a house-price slump gains the hallmarks of an historic downturn.

Housing downturn forecast to run up to 15 per cent

Housing downturn forecast to run up to 15 per cent

Housing downturn forecast to run up to 15 per cent

Housing downturn forecast to run up to 15 per cent

Home owners are being warned house prices could keep falling until the second half of 2027 and are unlikely to bounce back quickly.

Home auctions take a hit with price disclosure rules

Home auctions take a hit with price disclosure rules

Home auctions take a hit with price disclosure rules

Home auctions take a hit with price disclosure rules

The number of homes going under the hammer has plunged as price disclosure rules in one state feed into a property market in decline.

Mortgage demand slump deepens despite price drop

Mortgage demand slump deepens despite price drop

Mortgage demand slump deepens despite price drop

Mortgage demand slump deepens despite price drop

The housing sector continues to show signs of strain as mortgage demand and new home loan applications plummet, new data shows.

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Regional home prices holding up as city slickers suffer

As gloom envelops the property market, home owners outside of the major cities have at least seen values rise over the past 12 months.

Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Renters and home-owners are likely to be in pain for some time yet as a fight picks up over whether tenants should be protected by caps.

New migrants make for proud but anxious Aussies

Migrants value their Australian identity and feel they are improving productivity and innovation despite concerns with skilled migration settings from industry.

Tax changes 'crack the nut' on housing affordability

Property investors and real estate agents are reeling as Australia's housing downturn deepens, but for young Australians the positives are growing.

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Political rivals team up for affordable housing fight

Representatives from across politics have called for the government to do more to deliver on affordable housing, arguing that the current model is not working.

Sydney rents fall despite fears of a post-budget spike

Even though Labor's tax changes have pushed some investors out of the market, rental vacancy rates have climbed and price growth has eased across Australia.

Big bank, real estate site in lockstep on house prices

The head of a major property listings website sees continued weakness in the residential market, with prices likely to continue to fall in the coming months.

Industry wants visas for skills that 'really matter'

Prospective migrants wanting to travel to Australia for apprenticeships should be eligible for student visas, business leaders argue.

Housing target slips further away as data centres boom

Australia's housing construction pipeline is the largest it's been, but headwinds are growing as the nation aims to build 1.2 million homes in five years.

Home buyers are waiting to see where market lands: bank

The head of Australia's largest customer-owned bank has noticed a slowdown in the housing market but says his institution is well-positioned to ride it out.

Spain's PM calls election amid pressure over housing

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early election for November 29 after Spain's parliament rejected his government's key housing decrees.

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