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

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

Market News

Sydney Home Prices Fall for Eight Months as 2021 Levels Return in Some Suburbs

Sydney values fell 6.6% over the year, with units in several suburbs now below 2021 prices and a further rate rise looming.

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

Albert Park’s Former Mushroom Records HQ Draws Multiple Offers

The 9 Dundas Lane property attracted bids for apartments, townhouses, offices and a private home, after being listed at $6m–$6.5m.

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Construction

Australian Housing Market Faces Recession Risks as Rate Hike Looms

With a November rate rise widely expected, recession forecasts are climbing as mortgage arrears and home price declines put pressure on households.

Oct 30, 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

Residential

Australian Housing Affordability: 82% Say Home Ownership Is Out of Reach

Westpac research finds 82% of Australians see home ownership as out of reach, while views on falling prices reveal a divide between affordability and...

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

Construction

Brisbane Character Homes Draw Strong Bidding Across Annerley, Yeronga and Paddington

Distinctive Brisbane homes are drawing targeted competition, with sales reaching $6.25m and a Paddington property attracting more than 60 inspection g...

Oct 26, 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

Gold Coast Lakeside Apartments Tops Out as Downsizers Drive Demand in Helensvale

Lakeside at Helensvale has topped out, with buyers aged over 50 accounting for 70% of purchasers and top floor homes starting at $1.22m.

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

Australian Bank Job Cuts Put Branch Access Under Pressure

Bank staff reductions are raising service concerns as shorter branch access and a 45-minute wait complicate a routine payment.

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

Construction

New York City’s Housing Costs Fuel a Debate Over Couch-Surfing

A viral dispute over free stays in New York highlights the tension between hosting friends and the cost of city visits.

Oct 26, 2026 • 5 min read