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Using a Buyer’s Agent for Investment Property Purchases

Posted 18/02/2026 by Leifield

Investing in property can be an excellent way to build wealth, but it requires careful planning and research. For many investors, the process of finding the right property, negotiating terms, and … [Read more...]

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12% of homes are affordable for first home buyers

Posted 17/02/2026 by Leifield

Housing has become significantly less affordable for first home buyers, according to new analysis from KPMG. Back in 2019–20, buyers earning $150,000 could afford about 30% of the market. … [Read more...]

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Housing affordability hits new lows

Posted 16/02/2026 by Leifield

Cotality’s latest affordability report paints a clear picture of why housing feels increasingly out of reach. Servicing a new mortgage now takes 45% of the median household income. That has occurred … [Read more...]

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Regional markets record strongest growth in years

Posted 13/02/2026 by Leifield

Cotality’s latest update shows regional dwelling values rose 2.4% over the three months to October, marking the strongest quarterly increase since May 2022. Almost 60% of major regional hubs also … [Read more...]

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Housing market smashes $12 trillion mark

Posted 12/02/2026 by Leifield

Australia’s residential property market has officially surpassed $12 trillion in value, according to Cotality. That’s double what it was a decade ago, with nearly $5 trillion added in just the … [Read more...]

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Planning overhaul could cut home prices by 12%

Posted 09/02/2026 by Leifield

The Grattan Institute has laid out a plan to improve housing affordability by fixing the planning system. Its report recommends rezoning all residential land to allow three-storey homes, and … [Read more...]

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How to Find the Right Property Manager

Posted 06/02/2026 by Leifield

A good property manager is the backbone of a successful investment property. They help maintain and maximise its value while ensuring your tenants are happy and your compliance with legal obligations … [Read more...]

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Property price expectations hit 15-year high

Posted 06/02/2026 by Leifield

Consumer Sentiment - October 2025 avg* Oct 2023 Oct 2024 Sep 2025 Oct 2025 %mth %yr Consumer Sentiment Index 100.4 82.0 89.8 95.4 92.1 -3.5 2.5 Family finances vs a year ago 88.0 63.1 73.8 86.3 82.1 -4.8 11.3 Family finances next 12mths 106.6 93.9 99.7 107.7 97.1 -9.9 -2.6 Economic conditions next 12mths 90.7 78.3 92.8 92.2 89.9 -2.5 -3.1 Economic conditions next 5yrs 92.1 92.4 97.8 92.7 94.0 1.4 -3.9 Time to buy a major household item 123.6 82.4 85.1 98.2 97.2 -1.1 14.2 Time to buy a dwelling 119.7 76.0 78.0 96.1 96.5 0.4 23.7 Unemployment Expectations Index 128.9 127.3 129.8 131.4 127.6 -2.9 -1.7 House Price Expectations Index 128.5 160.4 153.2 168.4 171.9 2.1 12.2 Interest Rate Expectations Index 140.2 164.6 106.4 88.0 101.7 15.6 -4.4 Source: Westpac-Melbourne Institute. *avg over full history of the survey, all indexes except 'time to buy a dwelling', 'unemployment expectations' and 'house price expectations' are seasonally adjusted

Property price expectations: Australians are feeling bullish about the property market, with price expectations now at their highest level in 15 years. The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Index of … [Read more...]

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Lower-end prices soaring as buyers compete for affordability

Posted 05/02/2026 by Leifield

Lower-end prices soaring: New research suggests that Australia's housing affordability crisis is deepening, particularly at the bottom end of the market. According to Domain, prices … [Read more...]

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WA leads population growth in all of Australia

Posted 04/02/2026 by Leifield

A graph showing the Annual population growth of Western Australia. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, National, state and territory population March 2025

WA leads population growth: Australia’s population grew by 1.6% in the 12 months to March 2025, reaching 27.5 million people, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. That’s an increase of … [Read more...]

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Mortgage brokers unlock refinancing for more borrowers

Posted 03/02/2026 by Leifield

Refinancing is back on the table for more borrowers, as serviceability pressures ease and confidence begins to lift. The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia’s latest broker sentiment … [Read more...]

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Regional moves slow, but still outpace returns to the city

Posted 02/02/2026 by Leifield

Regional moves slow - Fewer Australians are packing up and relocating overall, but those who are still prefer the regions. The latest Regional Movers Index from Commonwealth Bank and the … [Read more...]

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