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Nearly half of WA consumers think they will never buy a home
by Annie Kane • 16 Sep 2025
Western Australians are now the most reluctant in the nation to buy a home, according to the latest Consumer Pulse... READ MORE
First home buyer affordability woes worsening: Domain
by Will Paige • 15 Sep 2025
The price of entry-level homes is growing faster than premium ones in most capitals, putting pressure on... READ MORE
More SMEs using brokers to secure finance
by Will Paige • 15 Sep 2025
A growing number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are seeking brokers for growth opportunities and to... READ MORE
Housing values soar 60% in 5 years to hit $11.6tn
by Will Paige • 12 Sep 2025
The total value of housing rose by $213.8 billion to $11.6 trillion over the June quarter of this year, maintaining... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 8–12...
by Ben Squires • 12 Sep 2025
To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter most to you,... READ MORE
Most renters plan to buy in next 2 years: Resolve Finance
by Will Paige • 10 Sep 2025
The majority of renters are planning to buy property in the next two years, research from major brokerage Resolve... READ MORE
Capital-to-region migration hits 5-year low
by Will Paige • 9 Sep 2025
The flow of capital-city dwellers moving into Australia’s regions fell to its lowest level since the December 2019... READ MORE
Home Guarantee changes cut deposit saving time by 4 years: HIA
by Will Paige • 8 Sep 2025
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the expansion of the Home Guarantee Scheme, stating it believes... READ MORE
Affordability for first home buyers falls to record low
by Will Paige • 5 Sep 2025
The sharp rise in mortgage rates between 2022 and 2023 has pushed housing affordability to its lowest level for... READ MORE
Housing sentiment brightens, but supply shortage set to continue
by Will Paige • 4 Sep 2025
Housing-related sentiment is looking increasingly upbeat as interest rate cuts and expectations of further price... READ MORE
Housing approvals slip lower as unit developments falter
by Will Paige • 3 Sep 2025
Dwelling approvals plummeted 8.2 per cent to 15,769 in July, undoing the majority of gains made in June and falling... READ MORE
House prices accelerate into spring selling season
by Will Paige • 2 Sep 2025
Growth in housing prices has accelerated as momentum in the property market continues to lift prices to record highs,... READ MORE
Banks and trade bodies push scam awareness to fight fraudsters
by Will Paige • 29 Aug 2025
Several banks, regulators, and industry bodies have urged customers and brokers to be alert to the risks of scams as... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 25–29...
by Ben Squires • 29 Aug 2025
To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter most to you,... READ MORE
Monthly inflation accelerates, cementing expectations for Sep rate...
by Will Paige • 28 Aug 2025
The monthly consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.8 per cent in the 12 months to July 2025, up from 1.9 per cent in the... READ MORE

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