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Australia's housing and rental markets recorded an improvement in affordability in the first three months of the year

Oliver and Sarah White didn't find the perfect property, but the renovations they did added tonnes of value

However, one state bucked the growth trend seen in other states

Still, there are factors that could potentially drag house prices down in the coming months

Sales activity in the housing market is starting to improve as listings rise

The city's rental stock is being quickly absorbed, defying the weak outlook

Sydney, however, was outpaced by another city in terms of successful sales

The state's capital and regional centres also beat their counterparts in terms of internal migration

A proposed policy could potentially hinder the growth in the first-home buyer segment

This regional market registered the strongest gains in value growth despite the slump in sales volume

Experts weigh in on why residential real estate values are holding firm amid the pandemic

The COVID-19 outbreak presents unprecedented challenges to negatively geared investors – but several options are available beyond selling their property

Around a third of investors said they are likely to buy a property over the next six to 12 months

Landlords are facing a dilemma as insurers tighten their belts on claims

The building industry needs efficient stimulus and not just subsidies from the government, says an expert