Market News

Geelong House Values Slip 1.51% as Rate Rises Squeeze Buyers

Geelong’s median house value fell to $799,000, while units proved more resilient as tighter borrowing capacity weighed on buyers.

Nov 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Residential

Australian Home Values Fall for Seventh Month as Adelaide Leads Capital City Declines

National home values fell 0.3% in November, with Adelaide recording the sharpest capital city drop and Hobart holding steady.

Nov 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Commercial

RBA Rate Decision: Economists Cite Housing and Jobs Weakness in Call for a Hold

A minority of economists expect the RBA to hold rates, pointing to weaker housing, employment and household spending alongside mounting borrower press...

Nov 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Commercial

Hobart Home Prices Hold Steady as Other Capital Markets Fall

Hobart was the only capital to avoid a monthly price decline in October, with lower listings supporting a $734,000 median.

Nov 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Investment

Lombok Villas Draw Sydney Buyers as Australian Interest Grows

A Sydney group’s five-villa cluster in South Lombok reflects rising Australian interest, with nightly rates from $145 to $280.

Nov 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

Marilyn Manson’s California Property Sales Track His Falling Fortune

Marilyn Manson sold his Hollywood Hills compound in 2021 and later relisted his Glendale home at its $2.2m purchase price as legal costs mounted.

Nov 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

The Block 2026 Finale: Every Home Sells as Courtney and Sev Set a Record

Every team sold at The Block 2026 finale, with Courtney and Sev earning a $1.27 million profit as a late auction order change drew scrutiny.

Nov 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

Australian Mortgage Costs: Rate Risk and the Small Spending Cuts That Add Up

A possible rate rise could lift repayments on a typical $731,000 loan by $578 a month since January, while modest spending cuts may reduce long-term i...

Nov 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

Barramunga Otways Bush Retreat Listed for $985,000 as a Weekend Escape

A handcrafted cottage on 31ha near Stevensons Falls is listed for $985,000, with permanent residential use currently not permitted.

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Commercial

Albany Creek Sale Delays Reflect Cautious Buyer Demand in Brisbane

Two contracts have collapsed on an Albany Creek home as cautious buyers and resale uncertainty slow Brisbane property deals.

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

NSW Architecture Awards 2026: Public Projects Lead National Recognition

NSW won 12 awards and commendations, with public projects such as the Sydney Fish Market and Central Station standing out among 34 national winners.

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Commercial

Patrick Stewart’s Property Portfolio Spanned Los Angeles, Brooklyn and Yorkshire

Patrick Stewart’s homes ranged from a Hancock Park estate to a Brooklyn penthouse and a Yorkshire retreat, reflecting a career across two continents.

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Commercial

Malibu’s Two Tadao Ando Homes: Kanye West’s $295 Million Estate Visit

West spent four days at Malibu’s 42,000-square-foot “Big Ando” before Jay-Z and Beyoncé bought it for $200 million in 2023.

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

Lane Cove North Boundary Dispute Ends With Neighbours Bearing Their Own Legal Costs

A Sydney boundary dispute over small encroachments from a long-standing carport ended with their removal, but neither neighbour was ordered to pay the...

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

West Hobart’s The Holdship draws national interest as buyers weigh varied uses

The restored former church at 120 Goulburn St is Tasmania’s most-viewed listing, attracting buyers interested in accommodation, events and commercial...

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Commercial

The Block 2026: Front Yard Designs Face Final Week Judging

Adam and Jolene’s delayed yard work leaves little time to finish, while judges question their garden arches and assess the contestants’ landscaping.

Oct 26, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

Big Brother’s New Brisbane House Brings Luxury Living to Hemmant

The 2026 Big Brother house moves to Screen Queensland Studios in Hemmant, with a resort style pool and sauna alongside communal living.

Oct 26, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

Manifold Heights Renovated Home Listed for $2m to $2.2m

A renovated 982sqm Manifold Heights home combines flexible living spaces with a pool, covered entertaining deck and family-focused garden.

Oct 26, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

Geelong Home Approvals Jump 34% as Lara Takes the Lead

Geelong approvals rose 34% in a year, with Lara leading a shift to greenfield housing as builders respond to population growth and affordability press...

Oct 26, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

Melbourne Building Costs Ease as Tradie Competition Increases

Melbourne trade prices fell 3.1% in a year as worker availability improved, though national shortages and regional Victorian cost rises persist.

Oct 26, 2026 • 5 min read