Sentiment Vs Fundamentals Australian Property Market
Sentiment vs. Fundamentals Why Australia’s Property Market Remains Structurally Resilient Global geopolitical uncertainty, persistent cost-of-living pressures, and a cash rate now sitting at 4.10% have collectively weighed on investor sentiment. Yet the most recent Cotality Home Value Index confirms national dwelling values rose 9.9% over the past year, with 11 of 17 geographic segments at all-time peak values. The labour market […]
The 2026 Federal Budget Just Changed the Rules for Property Investors
The 2026 Federal Budget Just Changed the Rules for Property Investors Negative gearing, CGT reform, and what investors need to understand before making their next move Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed the most significant proposed changes to property investment taxation since 1999. For over 25 years, investors have relied on two core tax settings: […]
Property Market Update March 2026
As we move further into 2026, many investors and aspiring buyers are asking the same question: What’s actually happening in the property market? With interest rates shifting and economic sentiment changing, it’s natural to expect the market to slow significantly. But the data from the first few months of the year tells a more nuanced story. […]
Equimax Property Investment Advisors Insights: Australian Property Market Trends – November 2024

At Equimax Property Investment Advisors, we pride ourselves on providing expert guidance for navigating Australia’s dynamic property market. The latest CoreLogic Home Value Index (HVI) for November 2024 highlights continued growth, presenting exciting opportunities for homeowners, investors, and first-home buyers alike. Here’s our analysis of the report and how it impacts your property investment strategy. […]
Australia’s Median Home Value Hits $800,000: What This Means for Buyers and Investors

The Australian property market has reached a significant milestone: for the first time in history, the median home value has climbed to $800,000. This development underscores the sustained strength and resilience of the nation’s real estate sector, even amid broader economic uncertainties. Here’s a breakdown of what this milestone means, why it matters, and how […]
Australian Property Market Update – Latest Data, State by State November 12th 2024

The number of private property investors in Australia is declining, with latest data indicating a large reduction. This trend will exacerbate Australia’s rental scarcity and raise rents. Rising interest rates, regulatory restrictions, rising taxes, and high compliance costs have prompted many investors to sell or postpone further investment, with a particular impact in Victoria due […]
Adelaide’s Housing Market Continues to Surge: October Video Update

Adelaide’s housing market is showing no signs of slowing down, with property values growing by 1.3% in September, continuing the momentum from August. This consistent growth has resulted in a 4% gain in values over the September quarter, representing a significant increase of almost $31,000 in the median property value. Despite the customary spring rise […]
Stamp Duty Slashed by Victorian Premier: What Does It Mean for You?

The Victorian government has announced significant changes to stamp duty for off-the-plan property buyers, effective from October 21, 2024, until October 2025. This new policy offers substantial savings by basing stamp duty on the land value, not the total property price, and applies to apartments, units, and townhouses in strata subdivisions. For instance, a buyer […]
RBA Keeps Cash Rate on Hold: Is Now the Time to Invest in Property? Video Blog

At the September meeting, the RBA held the cash rate at 4.35%, as was widely predicted. With the US recently lowering their cash rate objective by 50 basis points last week, as well as prior decreases from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, China, and the EU (among others), the RBA’s choice to maintain the cash […]
September’s Housing Market Boom: Key Stats and Insights

National house prices rose again in September, whereas unit prices fell. According to the most recent My Housing Market data, the national capital city median house price climbed by 0.3% to $1,149,547 during the September and August quarters. Perth was the top capital city performer for the quarter, with prices growing by 1.2%, followed by […]