This Month
Melbourne homes rate long-term for investors, just not right now
Victoria’s property taxes are the nation’s highest, but industry players believe the capital city’s low prices could be a boon for investors not focused on the short term.
Macquarie turns the screws on CBA in $85b rental payments market
As the number of renters increases, the pool of payments they make is growing. The banks want to own that while a group of outsiders is eyeing the prize, too.
February
They’re half of all voters, and they’re mad as hell about property prices
For millions of young Australians, housing affordability is the subject that looms over every life decision they make. After years of talk, they want action now.
The Australian towns where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
As rental prices in regional areas rapidly rise, there are some towns where house prices are still low – creating capital growth opportunities for investors.
The former Packer lawyer who built a $20b housing business
It’s been a roller-coaster ride for the “nerdy” lawyer whose rental housing platform faced disaster when Australia shut its doors on foreign students.
Scape co-founders’ Living Company gets $1.5b build-to-rent approval
The Marrickville Timberyards precinct will be home to 1166 rental properties, marking a further widening of the ambitions of Craig Carracher and Stephen Gaitanos.
The 21-year-olds abandoning the city to escape ‘insane’ rents
Nearly half of those aged between 18 and 29 are likely to consider moving from a big city to regional Australia, while retirees are happy where they are.
How the Liberal Party can win back voters on migration policy
The Liberals should support a move towards a genuinely skilled migration program that relies on labour-market signals.
Macquarie-backed player plans $370m build-to-rent project in Melbourne
One of Australia’s largest build-to-rent developers is growing rapidly in the Victorian capital, adding a plum opportunity just near leafy St Kilda Road.
January
Data says inflation ain’t temporary – and rates must go up
The uncomfortable truth: Australia’s above-target CPI problem has crystallised into two highly persistent, deeply interrelated components.
The wealth divide splitting young Australia in two
The “Great Australian Dream” might feel like a nightmare for many young people but a fortunate cohort who managed to buy when interest rates hit record lows are surging ahead.
This European funds giant can’t get enough of affordable housing
BNP Paribas has joined forces with AXA Investment Managers to be one of Europe’s biggest fund managers. Affordable housing is among its high conviction bets.
Home price growth is losing steam after an 8.6pc jump in 2025
Sydney’s dwelling values have grown faster than the national average $71,400 gain, but December’s data shows this year could be quite different.
December 2025
Sydney’s Airbnb listings drop by 48pc while regions boom
Holiday listings are growing in regions with popular tourist attractions, as a new housing report calls for more regulation to protect local renters.
The generation gap could tear society apart. Top CEOs have 9 solutions
Intergenerational inequality is one of Australia’s greatest challenges. Leaders, from NAB and AMP to Wesfarmers, have practical solutions.
‘YIMBY is a misnomer. They haven’t got backyards’
Love thy neighbour as thyself. Unless they’re on the other side of a contested development application.
November 2025
Property investors are winning in these rental hotspots
Tight housing supply and transient workforces are driving rental yields higher in regional areas. But property investors would be wise to consider the risks.
What is the 6-year rule and why do property pundits love it?
Owners who rent out their home can keep the capital gains tax exemption for up to six years. But the ATO will want proof of genuine residency.
Quit the generational whinging. The young are better off than Boomers
Sure, there are many extra people trying to buy homes. But the current generation will live longer, healthier and better endowed lives than their parents.
October 2025
The US rentals giant with a plan for 10,000 student beds
The target might look ambitious, but it would still be just a fraction of the 1 million rental units that Greystar has under management globally.
