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

Rapid rent escalation and comparatively modest unit price growth are reshaping the economics of apartment investment, a new report reveals.

Banks knock back investors as DTI cap bites early

Property investors are locked out of traditional bank financing as some lenders tighten debt-to-income (DTI) limits beyond regulator requirements, a mortgage broker claims.

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

A new report revealed rent prices have skyrocketed almost three times faster than paychecks over the past five 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

National property market loses steam amid stalling price growth

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