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Australia's Build-to-Rent Sector Accelerates with Large Pipeline Expansion
Australia's Build-to-Rent sector is experiencing a significant surge, with a national pipeline poised to exceed 60,000 units. Sydney has overtaken Melbourne to lead the development pipeline, supported by supportive federal tax adjustments and state-level planning reforms.
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Sydney Property Owners Abandon Renovations as Rising Costs and Interest Rates Bite
Sydney's property market is experiencing a rise in unfinished homes listed for sale as homeowners abandon renovation projects. Driven by escalating material costs, labour shortages, and rising interest rates, many are choosing to sell partially completed projects to cut their losses.
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Australian Federal Budget Introduces Major Tax Reforms to Negative Gearing and CGT
The Australian Government has announced major structural tax reforms to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax in the Federal Budget. While aimed at supporting first-home buyers, industry experts warn the changes could severely impact the tight rental market.
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Australian Auction Clearance Rates Hit Lowest Since COVID-19 Pandemic, Signaling Housing Correction
Australia's capital city auction clearance rate has plunged to 50.4%, the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020. Led by steep declines in Sydney and Melbourne, the housing market has shifted into a correction phase amid rising interest rates and tax changes.
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Hotspotting Identifies Ten Australian Regions Poised for Sustained Capital Growth
The May 2026 National Top 10 Best Buys report identifies ten Australian regions, including Greater Hobart and Belmont, as prime locations for long-term capital growth based on infrastructure and demand.
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Regional Australian Property Markets Outperform Capitals with Double-Digit Growth
Regional Australian property values have grown by 3.3% in the last three months, more than triple the growth rate of capital cities, as Western Australia and Queensland lead a national surge.
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Australian First Home Guarantee Scheme Under Scrutiny for Driving Entry-Level Price Inflation
New data reveals Australia's First Home Guarantee scheme is driving a 6.7% price surge in eligible properties, significantly outperforming the broader market and increasing household debt.
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Western Australia Announces Ban on No-Grounds Evictions in Major Rental Reform
The Cook Government has announced a ban on no-grounds evictions and an extension of the Rent Relief Program to June 2027 to address Western Australia's rental crisis.
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Home Guarantee Scheme Expansion Fuels Price Surge in Australia’s Entry-Level Property Market
New data shows Australia's expanded Home Guarantee Scheme has fueled a 6.7% price jump in lower-end properties, significantly outpacing the broader market's 3.6% growth.
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Albanese Signals Housing Focus as Budget Tax Speculation Mounts
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed speculation regarding negative gearing and CGT reforms ahead of the May 12 Federal Budget, as new data reveals a 380,000-home national shortfall.
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Australian Housing Market Fractures as Sydney and Melbourne Prices Enter Quarterly Decline
While national home values rose 0.6% in March 2026, Sydney and Melbourne house prices have entered a quarterly decline as Perth surges 5.7% to record highs.