Category: Landlords

Rising rents spur on first homebuyer

First homebuyers have added impetus to make a deal before the end of the year with new data showing that rents are on the rise again. The average rent is now $702 a week in Australia’s capital cities, which is 25% above the five-year average. Regional rents, while less expensive, are still not cheap. The…
Read more

Values keep rising as buyers compete for spring deals

The spring market continues to deliver handsomely for homeowners with national values increasing month-on-month by another 0.7%, according to the latest data from Cotality’s Home Value Index (HVI). The result, the strongest monthly gain since May 2024, means property prices have now risen 4.1% year-on-year, according to Cotality figures.  If the current growth trends continue…
Read more