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Landlords lift rents as policy changes, Sydney tenants hit by biggest increase in 4 years

Australian landlords appear to be factoring in impending housing tax changes into rent-setting decisions, with new reports revealing sharp acceleration in rental growth.

Sydney, Melbourne to lead housing market correction

Australia’s housing market has entered its ninth downturn in three decades, with Sydney and Melbourne expected to record the sharpest price falls, a report reveals.

SMSFs blocked from borrowing to buy homes under Labor-Greens deal

Australians will no longer be allowed to purchase residential properties through self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), the Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed.

Under-the-radar markets emerge as next property hotspots

Investor lending slips as budget reforms reshape property incentives

Australia’s tight rental market fails to deliver rent growth for investors

10 ‘cheapies with prospects’ for property investors

Inner‑city units flip the rent-buy equation, flagging opportunities for investors

Banks knock back investors as DTI cap bites early

Rents skyrocket 2.5x faster than paychecks over the past 5 years

Top 50 ‘most consistent’ suburbs linked to long-term investment success

RBA holds cash rate at 3.60% at final 2025 meeting

Investors power ahead as home values lift in November

APRA sets first debt-to-income cap on home loans as investor lending surges

Two in five home loans go to investors as lending hits record high

Apartment approvals surge in September, but supply challenges persist

Rental crunch and rate cuts spark investor boom

Australia’s property market now worth $11.8 trillion

Does spring really bring better sales?

Australian home values climb in July amid rate cuts and low supply

The Rise of the Regions

Falling interest rates fuel surge in housing values

Housing market momentum builds in May

Property prices rise nationwide despite election and tariff jitters

Waning buyer confidence pulls preliminary clearance rate to lowest level

Property market rebounds after 3-month dip

Sydney and Melbourne lead home price recovery in February

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