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Cyclone-hit coastal town blows away house value gains

Cyclone-hit coastal town blows away house value gains

The housing market strongly rebounded in 2025 as interest rate cuts, easing inflation and limited supply fired up competition, the latest property data shows.

Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts

Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts

Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts

Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts

A slowdown in the bellwether housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne suggests that sentiment is starting to sour as hopes of more interest rate cuts dissipate.

Risky home loans capped amid 'runaway' investor growth

Risky home loans capped amid 'runaway' investor growth

Risky home loans capped amid 'runaway' investor growth

Risky home loans capped amid 'runaway' investor growth

A pick-up in riskier forms of home lending has prompted a regulator to set limits on high debt-to-income loans, but it is not expected to impact house prices.

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House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions

House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions

Aspiring home buyers are fleeing to the regions as falling interest rates and limited supply drives city house prices to fresh record highs.

Baiting home buyers with low prices to be chopped

Baiting home buyers with low prices to be chopped

Unrealistically low prices for homes have drawn the ire of authorities with new laws to slap steep fines but industry is sceptical of the lofty talk

Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians

Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians

The dream of owning a freestanding house close to the city is fading, with data showing demand far outstripping supply.

Home prices turbocharged as deposit guarantee kicks in

Home prices turbocharged as deposit guarantee kicks in

Home prices across the nation have increased at their fastest monthly rate in more than two years as demand continues to outstrip housing supply.

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Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Former PM turned ambassador Kevin Rudd says Australia's strong links with the US under Donald Trump have deepened as critical minerals open up a new front.

Peppercorn rent questioned for Prince Andrew's mansion

Peppercorn rent questioned for Prince Andrew's mansion

Peppercorn rent questioned for Prince Andrew's mansion

Peppercorn rent questioned for Prince Andrew's mansion

Prince Andrew's mansion residence has been quizzed in a rare political intervention over the embattled royal's links with American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

It's a great time to own a home but a tough time to buy one, with values rising fast in the regions and every capital.

Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run

Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run

Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run

Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run

One in every three property markets in Australia have a median value of $1m after fresh gains across the country, led by Queensland.

'Unfair': investors flock as key workers struggle

'Unfair': investors flock as key workers struggle

'Unfair': investors flock as key workers struggle

'Unfair': investors flock as key workers struggle

Bank lending to property investors has reached its highest level in almost a decade, as yields surge while care workers and teachers struggle to afford rents.

Open-home rape, abuse claims as estate agent on trial

Open-home rape, abuse claims as estate agent on trial

Open-home rape, abuse claims as estate agent on trial

Open-home rape, abuse claims as estate agent on trial

A real estate agent accused of raping and sexually abusing three women at multiple open homes is fighting the allegations in court.

Renters surprise winners from cheaper mortgage deposits

Renters surprise winners from cheaper mortgage deposits

Renters surprise winners from cheaper mortgage deposits

Renters surprise winners from cheaper mortgage deposits

Despite predictions a five per cent deposit scheme will drive up house prices, analysts say the government policy could be good news for the nation's renters.

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Low rates, supply squeeze create home price rise mayhem

The great Australian dream of property ownership continues to resemble a nightmare for many buyers as prices surge and the supply of homes dwindles.

'Muscle for hire' sorry for FriendlyJordies firebombing

A man jailed after helping set fire to a political YouTube commentator's home in a targeted attack has been described as a "little boy in a very large body".

Agent buys cut-price home of retiree with Alzheimer's

A real estate agent has been suspended after buying an vulnerable man's home at $500,000 below market value, despite claims she was doing the "right thing".

Tree-change trend slows but regions remain attractive

The rate of migration from capital cities to regional centres continues to outpace moves in the other direction despite slowing towards pre-pandemic levels.

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Hope for buyers despite record low home affordability

Cheaper mortgages flowing from interest rate cuts will help more first-home buyers get into the market despite challenging conditions, a report says.

Home prices continue rising amid supply-demand mismatch

Home values have grown at the fastest rate in 15 months as the mismatch between supply and demand continues driving up prices.

Social housing not just a 'nice thing to do'

A housing minister says it was a mistake not to promote a major social housing initiative as a significant economic stimulus package.

Goodman posts $2.3b profit amid data centre expansion

Australia's biggest property and development companies are riding an upswing in property values, but two words are piquing investors' interest above all else.

Rates take back seat to affordability for home buyers

Interest rates might be weighing less on Australians' decision to buy or sell a property, with affordability now ranked as the leading influence.

Fast approvals only add to housing construction logjam

Hastening development approvals without increasing building capacity will only add to the bottleneck in housing construction, researchers warn.

House price growth spurt shows no signs of easing

Further interest rate cuts on the horizon have stirred the nation's housing market with prices rising for a sixth straight month alongside demand.

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