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Capital city market reads, RBA decisions, suburb data refreshes, and the guides our readers are turning to right now. Sourced and dated.
Capital cities
2026 market outlooks.
6 May 2026
Sydney Property Market 2026: Where Prices, Yields and Demand Are Heading
6 May 2026
Melbourne Property Market 2026: A Slower, More Selective Recovery
6 May 2026
Brisbane Property Market 2026: Still Running, But Less of a Sprint
6 May 2026
Perth Property Market 2026: After the Boom, Where to Now?
Latest
Recent articles.
16 June 2026·News
RBA Holds the Cash Rate at 4.35%: What the June 2026 Decision Means for Buyers
The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35% on 16 June 2026, pausing after three straight hikes this year that fully reversed last year's cuts. Here is what the decision means for what you can borrow.
16 June 2026·Market Update
Sydney and Melbourne Cool as Rate Hikes Bite: Mid-2026 Property Market Update
Cotality data shows Sydney and Melbourne are about five months into an early downturn in dwelling values as the 2026 rate hikes squeeze borrowing capacity. Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide have led growth over five years. Here is what the cooling means for buyers and sellers.
16 June 2026·News
The 5% Deposit Scheme Is Now Open to Every First Home Buyer
The federal First Home Guarantee has been expanded and renamed the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme. It is now open to all first home buyers with no income caps, no annual limit on places, and higher property price caps. Here is what changed and the price effect to weigh before you buy.
16 June 2026·Market Update
Rental Vacancies Tick Up to 1.2%: Is the Squeeze Finally Easing?
SQM Research says the national rental vacancy rate rose to 1.2% in April 2026, the first increase in a year after a long, brutally tight market. It is a possible turning point, but at 1.2% the market still heavily favours landlords and rents remain near record highs.
13 May 2026·News
Federal Budget 2026: What It Means for Australian Property
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026-27 federal budget on 12 May 2026, with the biggest changes to property tax in a generation. Negative gearing is being limited to new builds, the 50% CGT discount is being scrapped, and $6.3 billion is going into housing-enabling infrastructure. Here's what every owner, investor, renter and first home buyer needs to know.
13 May 2026·News
Negative Gearing Changes 2026: What Every Property Investor Needs to Know
The 2026-27 federal budget restricts negative gearing to new builds from 1 July 2027 for properties purchased after 7:30pm on budget night. Existing investors are grandfathered. Here's exactly what's changing, who is affected, and what it means for your strategy.
13 May 2026·News
Capital Gains Tax on Property: How the 2026 Budget Changes the Rules
The 2026-27 federal budget scraps the 50% CGT discount on residential investment property, replacing it with cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax on net gains. New builds and existing properties owned on 12 May 2026 are exempt. Here's how the new system works and what it means for your portfolio.
6 May 2026·Market Update
Adelaide Property Market 2026: The Quiet Achiever Keeps Quietly Achieving
Adelaide rarely makes headlines but has quietly outperformed for years. In 2026, that trend continues. Here's where prices are, where the value plays sit, and what the rest of the year holds.
6 May 2026·Market Update
Hobart and Tasmania Property Market 2026: Steady After the Boom
Tasmania had a wild ride from 2018 to 2022, then took a breather. In 2026, the market is steady and the fundamentals are still in place. Here's the honest read on Hobart, Launceston and the regional centres.
6 May 2026·Market Update
Canberra Property Market 2026: High Prices, High Quality, Quietly Recovering
Canberra had a soft 2024 and 2025 after the post-COVID surge. In 2026, the market is quietly recovering. Here's where prices are, what's driving demand, and where the value plays sit.
6 May 2026·Market Update
Darwin and the Northern Territory Property Market 2026
Darwin has historically been Australia's most volatile capital city market. In 2026, that volatility is finally settling into something more stable. Here's the honest take on the NT market and where opportunities sit.
6 May 2026·Buying Guide
The Cheapest Suburbs to Buy a House in Australia 2026
Where can you still buy a house in Australia for under $500K in 2026? More places than you'd think. A state-by-state look at the genuine value plays, plus what to actually check before you buy.