Economic updates

National house prices rose 0.6 per cent and units 0.5 per cent over the month, a marked slowdown from August’s “sugar hit” surge of 1.3 per cent and 1.0 per cent respectively.

Australia is experiencing a major apartment construction boom, with over 73,000 new units approved in the past year. This represents a massive shift in housing supply, especially in cities where house prices have become unaffordable.

Analysis of TikTok trends shows first home buyers approaching property as a wealth-building strategy, not just shelter - challenging "priced out" myth.

Saturday's match will crown one team as 2025 champions, but the real winner has already emerged in the property market, where Brisbane's transformation from mediocrity to powerhouse mirrors their explosive house price growth.

Australian property buyers ignore climate risks as high-risk suburbs match national growth rates. Insurance costs and extreme weather may soon change the game.

Cottesloe leads Australia's property growth with $275k gains, while Sydney premium suburbs Manly and Eastern Suburbs North return to top 10 rankings for first time since 2023 amid rate cuts.

Australia's affordable housing is outperforming typical properties with government incentives driving first home buyer demand, creating intense competition for entry-level homes nationwide.

Australia's August rate cut sparks strongest monthly house price growth in over a year at 1.3 per cent. Perth leads with 12.4 per cent annual gains while Melbourne shows early recovery signs.

Housing economics shift as buy vs build gap narrows across Australia. Construction costs still outpace house prices nationally, but Perth and Adelaide now favor new builds over purchases.

Australia's 6.4 million dogs live everywhere from Melbourne's CBD apartments to Queensland's Gold Coast suburbs. Discover which suburbs have the highest dog ownership rates nationwide.

Australia freezes environmental building standards until 2029 to meet housing targets, but experts warn this risks creating unsustainable communities that lock in decades of problems.

Three distinct interest rate cutting cycles since 2015 show how Australia's housing affordability crisis has fundamentally changed which suburbs benefit most from lower rates.