Experts outline their price and rent forecasts for 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, three major research groups – Domain, SQM Research and Ray White Group – have released updated forecasts for 2026. While their methodologies differ, all three expect prices and rents to continue rising next year. At the same time, they emphasise that these are predictions, not certainties, with interest rates, […]
- Author: admin
- Date: 19 December 2025
Is the expanded 5% Deposit Scheme heating up the market?
The federal government expanded its 5% Deposit Scheme on 1 October 2025, making it far easier for first-home buyers to enter the market. Income caps were removed, the previous limit on places was scrapped and property price caps were increased across most locations. These changes mean eligible buyers can now purchase with just a 5% […]
- Author: admin
- Date: 19 December 2025
December cash rate: What to watch out for in 2026
In its final board meeting of the year, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate on hold. This follows three cuts this year, with the cash rate currently sitting at 3.60%. Most of the big banks now believe the cash rate will remain on hold well into 2026, which will likely […]
- Author: admin
- Date: 9 December 2025
Could robots fix Australia’s housing supply gap?
Australia is falling short of its challenging target to build 1.2 million homes over the five years to June 2029. Meeting that goal would help us catch up on the homes we haven’t built since 2007, but we currently lack the capacity to achieve it, according to Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Even […]
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- Date: 9 December 2025
Where first-home buyers could buy with a $40k deposit
Despite rising prices, new analysis from PropTrack shows there are still opportunities for first-home buyers to get on the property ladder – even with a small deposit. PropTrack has identified 111 markets across Australia where prices are not only growing strongly but where buyers using the First Home Guarantee can purchase a property with less […]
- Author: admin
- Date: 4 November 2025
How to buy your first home with a sibling or friend
Saving a deposit for your first home can be tough, which is why some Australians team up with a sibling or friend to buy a home together. It’s an arrangement that can make ownership more achievable, especially when combined with the First Home Guarantee. The First Home Guarantee allows eligible buyers to purchase their first home with […]
- Author: admin
- Date: 4 November 2025
Five tips to get your property ready for sale
The number of new property listings that were added to the market in August was 14.4% higher than the month before, according to SQM Research, suggesting that a lot of people want to sell their property in the next few months. That’s no surprise, because spring is traditionally the busiest season in the property market. […]
- Author: admin
- Date: 1 October 2025
Home Guarantee Scheme expanded
The Australian Government has announced it will expand its Home Guarantee Scheme to eliminate caps on number of places and income for first-home buyers. The changes are effective from 1 October 2025. What is the Home Guarantee Scheme in Australia? The Home Guarantee Scheme is an initiative introduced by the Australian Government to help buyers […]
- Author: admin
- Date: 26 August 2025
50,000 new places in the Home Guarantee Scheme
If you’re trying to enter the property market, the federal government has just potentially made it a little easier. As of 1 July 2025, another 50,000 places have been made available under the Home Guarantee Scheme for the 2025–26 financial year. This scheme is designed to help eligible buyers purchase a home with a smaller […]
- Author: admin
- Date: 12 August 2025
New buy-now-pay-later laws could impact your credit score
Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services have recently become regulated under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009. This change means BNPL providers must now hold an Australian credit licence and comply with responsible lending obligations, just like banks and other lenders. The reform was introduced to address concerns about financial hardship and consumer harm in the BNPL […]
- Author: admin
- Date: 8 July 2025
