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February 2026 rental snapshot: tight supply continues to support rents
Australia’s rental market tightened again in February. The national vacancy rate fell to 1.1%, down from 1.2% in January, according to SQM Research’s latest...
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February 2026 housing update: growth steady as the market splits
Australia’s housing market kept rising in February, with national dwelling values up 0.8% for the month, according to the latest data from Cotality. That...
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January 2026 rental snapshot: a tighter start to the year for rent rolls
Key points If you manage a rent roll, you know December numbers rarely tell the full story. January has confirmed what many teams expected....
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Housing investment lending surges 31.8% year on year as investor activity hits new highs
Investor money flowed strongly into the housing market in 2025, with more buyers chasing stock and competition lifting across many areas. New investment loans...
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January 2026 housing update: a market that rewards strategic buyers and owners
Key points Australia’s housing market kicked off 2026 with another month of growth, even as cost of living pressures and affordability continue to bite....
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December 2025 rental snapshot: brief relief but market still landlord-leaning
Key points Australia’s rental market ended 2025 with some seasonal easing, but the underlying story remains one of tight supply and renewed rent growth...
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December 2025 market update: growth expected to ease heading into 2026
Key points Australia’s wealth at a glance Residential real estate $12.2 trillion Household wealth held in housing 55.5% Superannuation $4.5 trillion Australian listed stocks...
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November 2025 rental snapshot: closing out 2025 with signs of balance ahead
Key points The national residential vacancy rate lifted to 1.3% in November 2025, SQM Research’s latest data showed. November saw the vacancy rate move...
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November 2025 housing snapshot: mid-sized capitals outshine the big cities
Australian housing values rose by 1.0% in November 2025, according to the latest data from Cotality. Prices are now up 7.5% over the year,...
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October 2025 rental market snapshot
Key points Australia’s rental market stayed tight in October 2025, with the national vacancy rate holding at 1.2% for the fourth month in a...
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October 2025 housing snapshot: Property market powers on despite RBA pause
Key points Australia’s housing values lifted by 1.1% in October 2025, recording the fastest pace of growth since June 2023, according to Cotality. The...
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Australian residential property market now worth $12 trillion
Australia’s property market has reached another major milestone, with the total value of residential real estate climbing to $12 trillion for the first time,...
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