Nearly 1,500 properties bought using Australia’s first home buyers' 5% deposit scheme converted into investments

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1. Wed, 5 August 2026

   2 reports
   • The Guardian World15:00first to reportedited after publishing
     Nearly 1,500 properties bought using Australia’s first home buyers' 5% deposit scheme converted into investments

     New data shows the federal government scheme has been used by high-income borrowers, including one couple earning an annual $674,000 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government’s 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers has enabled the purchase of nearly 1,500 properties that were turned into investments, new data shows. The scheme is also helping hundreds of Australians earning more than $300,000 a year,...

   • goulburnpost.com.au17:32
     Why old office buildings are vacant despite demand

     Businesses seeking office space are gravitating to the most expensive end of the market even if it means...

     9 reprints

     • macleayargus.com.au5 Aug, 17:32their copy
     • moreechampion.com.au5 Aug, 17:32their copy
     • tenterfieldstar.com.au5 Aug, 17:32their copy
     • wellingtontimes.com.au5 Aug, 17:32their copy
     • cessnockadvertiser.com.au5 Aug, 17:32their copy
     • juneesoutherncross.com.au5 Aug, 17:32their copy
     • manningrivertimes.com.au5 Aug, 17:32their copy
     • mandurahmail.com.au5 Aug, 17:32their copy
     • edenmagnet.com.au5 Aug, 17:32their copy
2. Thu, 6 August 2026

   4 reports
   • afr.com01:57edited after publishing
     Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide sellers capitalising on market peak: REA

     previouslyREA Group results and how record listings in smaller capitals offset a slump in Sydney and Melbourne property sales

   • katherinetimes.com.au03:30
     Property giant optimistic dust will settle post-budget

     URL changednow www.katherinetimes.com.au/story/9325118/property-listings-giant-defies-house-price-slump/

     The housing market is recalibrating in the wake of the federal budget as real estate website owner REA...

     3 reprints

     • areanews.com.au6 Aug, 03:30their copy
     • braidwoodtimes.com.au6 Aug, 03:30their copy
     • portnews.com.au6 Aug, 03:30their copy
   • channellife.com.au05:11
     Australia data centre boom strains power gear supply

     Supply bottlenecks for transformers could delay new data centres as Australia's AI boom intensifies pressure on the power grid.

   • hepburnadvocate.com.au05:41
     Property listings giant defies house price slump

     Shifting sands mean Australia's biggest property website can't afford to sit on its laurels even as it proclaims...

     4 reprints

     • macleayargus.com.au6 Aug, 05:41their copy
     • cootamundraherald.com.au6 Aug, 05:41their copy
     • blayneychronicle.com.au6 Aug, 05:41their copy
     • theleader.com.au6 Aug, 05:41their copy
3. Mon, 10 August 2026

   2 reports
   • dailyliberal.com.au04:23
     Labor budget's big bank blow as loan applications drop

     Federal Labor policy changes for capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing appear to have prompted a decline...

     4 reprints

     • areanews.com.au10 Aug, 04:23their copy
     • mudgeeguardian.com.au10 Aug, 04:23their copy
     • northerndailyleader.com.au10 Aug, 04:23their copy
     • dungogchronicle.com.au10 Aug, 04:23their copy
   • ABC News (Australia)18:48
     The RBA's big challenge: How to navigate a real estate downturn

     Deflating a property bubble takes some skill, something that has escaped almost every government or central bank that has ever attempted it.

4. Wed, 12 August 2026

   4 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)00:16
     Commonwealth Bank home loan applications fall 15pc since May

     Australia's largest home lender, the Commonwealth Bank, has seen home loan applications tumble 15 per cent since May, after three interest rate hikes and the federal budget's tax changes.

   • miragenews.com06:30
     Australia's Social Housing Sector Is Falling Behind

     Much of the public housing debate focuses on property values and mortgage affordability. New RMIT-led research highlights another declining area of

   • singletonargus.com.au09:13
     Treasurer tips housing growth despite investor slump

     A collapse in property investor lending since the federal budget is good for the economy in the long...

     3 reprints

     • hardenexpress.com.au12 Aug, 09:13their copy
     • mandurahmail.com.au12 Aug, 09:13their copy
     • southcoastregister.com.au12 Aug, 09:13their copy
   • The Guardian World22:24
     Ignore the doomsdayers – property investing in Australia is far from broken

     Investor loan applications may have fallen since the start of the year, but the slump already appears to be turning around Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ignore the doomsday warnings about the government’s tax changes – property investing in Australia is a little bruised, but it’s far from broken. The country’s biggest mortgage lender, Commonwealth Bank, reported a bumper $11bn full-year cash profit on Wednesday, backed by robust demand for its lending products,...

5. Thu, 13 August 2026

   5 reports
   • perthnow.com.au01:45
     Only one Perth suburb makes list of top 10 investment spots

     The Perth property market is no longer hot, with a major forecaster claiming only one suburb has made the list of the nation’s top 10 investment spots.

   • armidaleexpress.com.au04:06
     Ask Property: We are set to sell this spring. How do we find a good agent?

     Don't sign with an agent until you have followed these crucial steps.

   • ABC News (Australia)16:48
     How a minor or major housing downturn could impact your city

     New Cotality modelling data shows what property prices could look like across the capitals if the market fell by 5, 10, 15 or 20 per cent.

   • armidaleexpress.com.au20:00
     Housing nosedive: biggest cities have the most to lose

     Soaring property values in mid-sized capital cities could cushion them against a housing downturn forecast to be hardest...

   • ABC News (Australia)20:24
     Property lobby calls for stamp duty change for first home buyers

     First home buyers in three Australian jurisdictions are being slugged tens of thousands of dollars in taxes when buying established homes, as a property industry lobby says now is the time for concessions.

6. Fri, 14 August 2026

   3 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)01:32
     Live: Are you priced out of a home? Australians share their stories

     Join our live blog to share your stories, experiences and questions about Australia's tight housing market and affordability pressures.

   • abs.gov.au06:00
     New home loans fall 5.4 per cent in June quarter
   • The Guardian World08:03
     Lending to property investors falls sharply in ‘tiny’ step towards fairer housing market in Australia, expert says

     ABS data shows an almost 9% slump in new lending to investors after three interest rate hikes this year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In what one economist is describing as a “tiny step” toward a fairer housing market after decades of bad policy, property investors are shying away from established homes, and putting money into new builds instead, new data shows. New lending to property investors fell sharply...

7. Sun, 16 August 2026

   1 report
   • goulburnpost.com.au07:16
     Homes cost more and the quality is worse. How did we end up here?

     We are creating a lot of problems for the future.

     3 reprints

     • areanews.com.au16 Aug, 07:16their copy
     • juneesoutherncross.com.au16 Aug, 07:16their copy
     • portnews.com.au16 Aug, 07:16their copy
8. Mon, 17 August 2026

   4 reports
   • macrobusiness.com.au02:30
     Specufestors flee Aussie property

     The ABS released housing finance commitments on Friday, and the standout number was the flight of investors with a quarterly crash of 10.2%. The total Q2 drop was -5.4%, with owner-occupiers offsetting it somewhat at -1.9%. This is not an unusual magnitude of drop for a housing downcycle. Once we bottom out, I’d expect the

   • macrobusiness.com.au03:00
     Unlike Australia, New Zealand housing affordability continues to improve

     Unlike Australia, New Zealand’s housing affordability continues to improve. And the charts below by Justin Fabo from Antipodean Macro tell the tale. New Zealand dwelling values fell slightly again in July, down 0.4% year-on-year. Values have now fallen for around 4.5 years after peaking in late 2021. In real inflation-adjusted terms, New Zealand dwelling values

   • ABC News (Australia)18:41
     What happens if property prices drop 20pc? Ask New Zealand or Canada

     Canada and New Zealand have never recovered from their pre-COVID property market records. It is worthwhile examining what we can learn.

   • switzer.com.au21:00
     As home loan applications drop, the big four banks face a growing challenge from Macquarie

     The CBA CEO has described Macquarie as a 'formidable competitor' on home loans. Could it eventually overtake its bigger rivals?

9. Tue, 18 August 2026

   1 report
   • yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au00:00
     Property Prices Aren’t Moving the Same Way Across Australia

     Doom-and-gloom property headlines are everywhere, but they often miss one crucial fact – Australia isn’t one single property market.

10. Wed, 19 August 2026

    4 reports
    • queanbeyanage.com.au05:18
      Ask Property: We had our eye on buying property with our SMSF, but now we're not so sure

      Don't panic. You still have investment options for property.

      1 reprint

      • therural.com.au19 Aug, 05:18their copy
    • watoday.com.au06:04
      Five charts that explain what’s really happening with housing

      The May budget upended demand for mortgages, but that isn’t the whole story in a market that has been running hot for years.

      1 reprint

      • brisbanetimes.com.au19 Aug, 06:04their copy
    • realestate.com.au19:00
      Property experts reveal the biggest pitfalls to avoid with new build investments - realestate.com.au

      Property experts have revealed the key pitfalls and must-know tips for investors considering new builds following the government’s property tax overhaul.

    • realestate.com.au19:00edited after publishing
      The single parking act most likely to spark instant neighbour rage revealed - realestate.com.au

      A shocking street act is actually legal but that does not stop at least one in two Australians from leaving notes and calling out the behaviour.

11. Thu, 20 August 2026

    3 reports
    • canberratimes.com.au06:33
      How the national housing slowdown is affecting your regional town

      Put the top towns across the country on your buying list now.

      6 reprints

      • nynganobserver.com.au20 Aug, 06:33their copy
      • cootamundraherald.com.au20 Aug, 06:33their copy
      • armidaleexpress.com.au20 Aug, 06:33their copy
      • dailyadvertiser.com.au20 Aug, 06:33their copy
      • bordermail.com.au20 Aug, 06:33their copy
      • oberonreview.com.au20 Aug, 06:33their copy
    • ABC News (Australia)18:57
      Outlook worsens for government to meet 1.2 million houses promise

      Government advisers extend their outlook on when 1.2 million homes will be built, as developers, builders and investors wait to see whether the housing market will settle or fall further.

    • cootamundraherald.com.au19:00
      Foreign property purchases fall as home buyer ban bites

      The number of investment approvals into Australia fell by more than 22 per cent in one year as...

      3 reprints

      • oberonreview.com.au20 Aug, 19:00their copy
      • queanbeyanage.com.au20 Aug, 19:00their copy
      • nynganobserver.com.au20 Aug, 19:00their copy
12. Sun, 23 August 2026

    3 reports
    • smh.com.au14:01
      Why $130,000 a year is no longer enough to avoid housing stress in WA

      A new report sets out that no more than 30 per cent of a household budget should be allocated to rent to avoid financial stress. So how do those on higher incomes fare?

    • The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing
      Australia’s first home buyers are still taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows

      Exclusive: New entrants the only cohort making more loan applications amid interest rate rises and tax changes, mortgage broker says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast First home buyers are still taking out a large number of loans, with government backing, even as investors step back from Australia’s property market. New entrants are now the only cohort applying for more loans than they were in June, according to...

    • theadviser.com.au16:18edited after publishing
      Bendigo’s home loan book slips as broker flows rebound

      Bendigo Bank’s mortgage balances fell over the financial year 2026, yet broker-originated lending regained momentum in the second half.

13. Mon, 24 August 2026

    4 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)01:13edited after publishing
      Average rental prices push six-figure income earners into rental stress

      previouslyNational rental prices rise to half average Australian income

      Housing advocacy group Everybody's Home says renting a unit now costs more than half the median take-home pay of a single worker in every Australian capital city.

    • theland.com.au02:00
      New data, more brokers: how to capitalise in the new world of farm lending

      Your farm's productivity data is a key financial asset. Why more lenders are saying 'yes' to farm finance.

    • narrominenewsonline.com.au06:23
      Median rental unaffordable for Australians on $130,000

      The median rental costs more than half the pay of an average worker in every Australian capital city,...

      2 reprints

      • crookwellgazette.com.au24 Aug, 06:23their copy
      • dungogchronicle.com.au24 Aug, 06:23their copy
    • begadistrictnews.com.au20:30
      Ask Property: My daughter is buying a new home with a 5 per cent deposit. I'm concerned

      Expert advice on the hidden risk of 5 per cent deposit loans.

14. Tue, 25 August 2026

    2 reports
    • miragenews.com10:30
      Nearly 500,000 Aussies in Risky Rental Situations: Study

      Key Facts:* Nearly half a million Australians could be living in at-risk tenancies.* Research is based on Australasia's only tenancy sustainment

    • ABC News (Australia)12:05
      Young Australians' home ownership rate at an 80-year low, report shows

      A new report shows generational inequality is pushing young Australians out of the housing market.

15. Wed, 26 August 2026

    5 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)15:15edited after publishing
      Surge in families renting puts more children at risk of housing insecurity

      There has been a 20 per cent jump in Australian children growing up in rental households this century, with this group facing an average of six moves by age 14, according to a new research paper.

    • smartpropertyinvestment.com.au19:25
      24 properties in 6 years: How this investor did it from zero

      From a $215,000 house in Brisbane to a 24-property portfolio in just six years, this investor’s rapid scale-up shows what’s possible when strategy, timing, and professional expertise collide.

    • yasstribune.com.au19:30
      Yes, housing prices are phenomenal. But some people really need to cut their cloth

      Fellow taxpayers can't simply lift you out of every problem.

      2 reprints

      • hardenexpress.com.au26 Aug, 19:30their copy
      • southernhighlandnews.com.au26 Aug, 19:30their copy
    • portstephensexaminer.com.au20:00
      Home buyers in 'driver's seat' but owners holding fire

      Home owners are looking to wait out Australia's property market downturn as listing data points to a sluggish...

      7 reprints

      • cessnockadvertiser.com.au26 Aug, 20:00their copy
      • oberonreview.com.au26 Aug, 20:00their copy
      • dungogchronicle.com.au26 Aug, 20:00their copy
      • gloucesteradvocate.com.au26 Aug, 20:00their copy
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      • cootamundraherald.com.au26 Aug, 20:00their copy
      • crookwellgazette.com.au26 Aug, 20:00their copy
    • smartpropertyinvestment.com.au20:22
      Low listings: The story of spring for investors

      Investors who waited to enter the market over the spring selling season will have fewer properties to choose from, as listing numbers decline, according to recent data.

16. Thu, 27 August 2026

    1 report
    • realestate.com.au05:19edited after publishing
      Revealed: 139 Australian suburbs trapped in mortgage arrears loop - realestate.com.au

      Australia’s worst areas for mortgage arrears have been revealed, covering thousands of homeowners across 139 suburbs as higher rates start to take a severe toll.

17. Fri, 28 August 2026

    2 reports
    • miragenews.com01:15
      East Coast Powers Record $100m+ Year For Downsizers

      Downsizer contributions topped $100 million for the first time in the 2026 financial year for HESTA members, with a surge in Australia's two largest

    • brokernews.com.au14:30
      South Australia's housing market remains resilient despite national slowdown

      First-time homebuyers, upgraders and investors are all in the mix

18. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • realestatebusiness.com.au11:00
      Rental market loosens, but PMs continue price juggling act

      National vacancy rates saw a small increase last month, but property managers continue to face the burden of balancing rental pricing with growing affordability pressures.

19. Mon, 31 August 2026

    3 reports
    • scoop.co.nz06:00
      Context: The New Zealand Residential Property Market

      The real story about the 2021/22 property mini-bubble was not what started it, but what stopped it in its tracks.

    • braidwoodtimes.com.au14:01
      The suburbs where house prices are dropping the most

      The median house price in the ACT is now just over $1 million.

    • ABC News (Australia)14:23
      Property downturn worsens with buyer activity 'particularly low'

      Australian house prices have fallen for a fifth straight month, according to property data firm Cotality. It says the downturn has now spread to 93 per cent of suburbs in the nation's capital cities.

20. Tue, 1 September 2026

    4 reports
    • yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au00:00
      Why More Investors Are Turning to Commercial Property

      While many Australians are familiar with residential property investing, commercial property has long been a cornerstone of investment portfolios.

    • South China Morning Post03:18
      Australia’s biggest property downturn since pandemic threatens economic growth

      Australian home prices fell for a fifth month in August in the biggest downturn since the pandemic, and there is further pain ahead as stubborn inflation puts upward pressure on interest rates. Figures from property consultant Cotality released on Tuesday showed national home prices fell 0.9 per cent in August from July, when they dropped 1.2 per cent. Sydney ‌and Melbourne again led the monthly decline with falls of 1.4 per cent and 1.1 per cent, leaving prices down about 7 per cent from...

    • Times of India09:18
      Australian home prices extend decline as inflation, rate fears weigh

      Australian home prices dropped for a fifth month in August. Sydney and Melbourne saw significant declines, now seven percent below peaks. Higher borrowing costs and inflation are squeezing buyer demand across the nation. Analysts predict further price falls, potentially reaching ten percent from their highest points. This housing slowdown impacts economic growth and consumer spending significantly.

    • The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing
      House prices could fall 10%, analysts predict, as fourth interest rate hike looms

      previouslyHouse prices head for historic 10% drop as fourth interest rate hike looms

      Cotality data reveals property prices are now falling in more than 90% of Australian suburbs, while economists expect market downturn to continue Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The prospect of the steepest property market downturn in history will not stop the Reserve Bank from delivering a fourth interest rate hike as it battles to bring inflation back under control , economists say. New data from Cotality...

21. Wed, 2 September 2026

    4 reports
    • ulladullatimes.com.au04:44
      Labor downplays impact of falling house-price forecasts

      URL changednow www.ulladullatimes.com.au/story/9342136/rush-to-conclusions-calls-for-calm-on-house-prices/

      The government has urged Australians to look at the bigger picture after property prices declined faster than anticipated,...

      2 reprints

      • edenmagnet.com.au2 Sept, 04:44their copy
      • narrominenewsonline.com.au2 Sept, 04:44their copy
    • sbs.com.au19:32edited after publishing
      With falls accelerating, how far could Australia's property market drop?

      previously50 year-low, or not: Which numbers matter to you amid Australia's housing downturn?

      Prices are now falling in most capital-city suburbs, but the key question is how much further the downturn has to run.

    • narrominenewsonline.com.au20:00
      'Soft' earnings season for Australia's major companies

      Australia's top listed companies have returned to earnings growth after three years of declines, but the profit season...

      1 reprint

      • newcastleherald.com.au2 Sept, 20:00their copy
    • ABC News (Australia)20:07
      Australia is facing a 'looming crisis' as people enter retirement as lifelong renters

      More people are edging towards retirement as "forever renters". They are making tough decisions about work, where to live and how they will afford to retire.

22. Thu, 3 September 2026

    3 reports
    • lithgowmercury.com.au01:40
      Ask Property: Our son is pressuring us to help him out to buy his first home. Is this the new normal?

      How to help your child buy a home without risking your retirement.

      2 reprints

      • theleader.com.au3 Sept, 01:40their copy
      • nynganobserver.com.au3 Sept, 01:40their copy
    • thefifthestate.com.au08:40
      The biggest question is the cost of inaction – Adam Murchie on balancing investor and planetary value

      If there were just 10 Adam Murchies in the country, we’d probably decarbonise Australia’s mid tier buildings a lot faster than the current rate. Either that, or quickly repurpose them once they’re declared stranded assets.

    • ABC News (Australia)18:46
      Australia's housing problems will take 'generation' to fix, NAB economist warns

      Property price declines of 7 per cent will not solve Australia's housing affordability issues, NAB chief economist says.

23. Fri, 4 September 2026

    3 reports
    • realestate.com.au14:00
      Typical Qld household can now afford just 9 per cent of homes - realestate.com.au

      A typical Queensland household is now able to afford just 9 per cent of homes sold across the state as housing affordability plunges to an alarming record low.

    • The Guardian World15:00
      Australia’s housing prices are trending down. See which suburbs have had the biggest falls

      Cotality says prices have declined in most capital cities over winter. Search the data to see how they have changed in your area Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s property market is facing a rare price correction, as rising interest rates and less favourable tax settings for investors accelerate a downturn. Most capital cities recorded winter price falls, according to Cotality data, with Sydney leading the decline. That weakness is expected to continue, as...

    • ABC News (Australia)18:41
      Housing affordability hits all-time low despite falling property prices

      Housing affordability has fallen to the lowest rate on record, with households earning a typical income only able to afford around one in every 10 properties sold across the country in the last financial year.

24. Sat, 5 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)22:11edited after publishing
      The ACT's 99-year leases are expiring — what does that mean for home owners?

      The ACT is the only jurisdiction in Australia that operates under a leasehold system, meaning every home owner is actually a lessee. With the first of those leases coming up for renewal, there are questions about the leasing system's origin and ongoing relevance.

25. Sun, 6 September 2026

    4 reports
    • scoop.co.nz03:00
      National Is Backing First Home Buyers

      National is sending a clear signal to ambitious young Kiwis that we back them to stay in NZ and get into a home of their own. It’s all part of our wider plan to fix the basics and build the future, National’s Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop ...

    • dungogchronicle.com.au04:46
      Cold start to nation's normally hot home sales season

      The property market is yet to shake off its winter chill as capital cities reported fewer auctions in...

      3 reprints

      • tenterfieldstar.com.au6 Sept, 04:46their copy
      • areanews.com.au6 Sept, 04:46their copy
      • northweststar.com.au6 Sept, 04:46their copy
    • english.news.cn09:15
      Australian housing affordability hits record low in 2026: report

      Australian housing affordability hits record low in 2026: report-

    • english.news.cn09:15
      Australian housing affordability hits record low in 2026: report

      Australian housing affordability hits record low in 2026: report-

26. Mon, 7 September 2026

    4 reports
    • afr.com01:40edited after publishing
      Labor’s tax changes create ‘seismic’ shift into commercial property

      previouslyAustralian office and retail real estate booming from government tax changes and limited construction fuelling rental growth

    • afr.com02:41edited after publishing
      This housing crash could make history – and spark a $3.6trn capital shift

      previouslyHow ‘seismic’ housing crash can unleash $3.6trn shock

    • merimbulanewsweekly.com.au07:07edited after publishing
      One group of buyers is still applying for home loans while prices drop. This is why

      Why waiting for the housing market to bottom out could cost you.

      1 reprint

      • muswellbrookchronicle.com.au7 Sept, 07:07their copy
    • ABC News (Australia)18:30
      Why you need more than trust when lending family money

      The bank of mum and dad is estimated to be worth $35 billion, but the taboo of talking about money is putting families at risk when using it.

27. Tue, 8 September 2026

    2 reports
    • gleninnesexaminer.com.au17:30
      Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades

      Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and...

      8 reprints

      • bordermail.com.au8 Sept, 17:30their copy
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      • mudgeeguardian.com.au8 Sept, 17:30their copy
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      • mandurahmail.com.au8 Sept, 17:30their copy
      • queanbeyanage.com.au8 Sept, 17:30their copy
      • batemansbaypost.com.au8 Sept, 17:30their copy
      • cessnockadvertiser.com.au8 Sept, 17:30their copy
    • brisbanetimes.com.au19:00
      Should you keep your family home after moving into aged care?

      There’s a risk with this that families often overlook: what happens if the property value falls?

28. Wed, 9 September 2026

    4 reports
    • maitlandmercury.com.au04:02
      Ask Property: I'm 63, divorced and stuck in the rental cycle. How do I get out?

      How to rebuild security and have a roof over your head.

      2 reprints

      • tenterfieldstar.com.au9 Sept, 04:02their copy
      • muswellbrookchronicle.com.au9 Sept, 04:02their copy
    • The Guardian World14:01edited after publishing
      High-end property hit by steepest price falls as affordable end of Australia’s housing market proves resilient

      Despite falls in some parts of the market, prices are showing signs of stabilising as investors exit and first-time buyers move in, analysts say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast High-end homes are recording steep price falls, while more affordable properties are proving resilient, leaving Australians to experience the market downturn in very different ways, new data shows. Upper-quartile house values in the...

    • hotelnewsresource.com16:03
      Australia Key Markets Hotel Market Outlook

      The Q2 2026 hotel market outlook for Australia's key cities provides updated forecasts on occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room, offering hotel owners, operators, and investors critical data to inform budgeting, development, and asset management decisions.

    • muswellbrookchronicle.com.au19:00
      Sellers flee auctions as housing downturn deepens

      More than three in five homes listed for auction converted to private treaty in July, the highest rate...

29. Thu, 10 September 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)02:00
      Australia's most expensive homes decline in value

      Australia's most expensive homes are leading the housing downturn, with high-end houses in Sydney and Melbourne down more than 10 per cent, property data shows.

    • ABC News (Australia)07:49
      Queensland on the brink of a credit rating downgrade

      The ABC understands a downgrade is imminent, sparking a blame game between Canberra and the LNP state government.

    • rnz.co.nz18:15
      Bank of mum and dad still helping with first homes, despite record KiwiSaver withdrawals

      Record numbers of people are withdrawing money from KiwiSaver to buy a first home - but the bank of mum and dad is still helping.

30. Fri, 11 September 2026

    2 reports
    • brokernews.com.au11:01
      Investor exits hit record high as negative gearing and CGT reforms bite

      Nearly two-thirds of investors now underwater on rental cash flow

    • brokernews.com.au14:32
      SMSF property ban to axe 2,000 homes, lift rents: modelling

      Report puts a dollar figure on the SMSF lending crackdown's fallout

31. Sat, 12 September 2026

    2 reports
    • dailynews.com12:00
      What to expect from commercial real estate for the rest of 2026

      Vacancy will remain elevated, but the worst may be behind us.

    • The Guardian World20:00edited after publishing
      ‘Small price to pay’: The young homeowners welcoming falling house prices even as it hurts them

      Some buyers say they are ready to absorb the fallout of housing weakness if it means boosting home ownership across the board Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Falling property prices have come at the worst possible time for Alex Hogan and his partner. They are now weighing up whether they can afford to have another child. Locked out of the established housing market, the Queensland couple resorted to buying a...

32. Tue, 15 September 2026

    4 reports
    • armidaleexpress.com.au02:27
      Surprise downfall for rich state atop economic rankings

      Queensland has emerged at the top of CommBank's revamped State of the States report, despite the state's government...

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      • irrigator.com.au15 Sept, 02:27their copy
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    • batemansbaypost.com.au17:30
      Share of homes sold for profit falls ... to 95 per cent

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      The profitability of Australia's housing market remains "exceptionally high" even as the deepening downturn shaves some cream off...

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      • begadistrictnews.com.au15 Sept, 17:30their copy
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    • batemansbaypost.com.au19:00
      'Refinancing rates are high': growing number of home owners struggle to pay the mortgage

      Find out which state has the highest rate of arrears.

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      • greatlakesadvocate.com.au15 Sept, 19:00their copy
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    • ABC News (Australia)20:13edited after publishing
      Housing market ‘normalising’ as national resale profits drop

      previouslyOne in five Melbourne units sold at a loss as national housing prices drop

      The national median profit has dropped to $371,000, as a softening housing market hits home prices.

33. Wed, 16 September 2026

    5 reports
    • edenmagnet.com.au05:33
      'Doing what we want': Labor stands by housing tax moves

      Tax changes will help boost housing supply in the long run, even though a downturn is impacting new...

      1 reprint

      • narrominenewsonline.com.au16 Sept, 05:33their copy
    • ibtimes.com.au06:18
      What Commercial Property Finance Actually Costs Australian Business Owners in 2026

      Commercial property finance costs depend on more than the interest rate. For Australian business owners, LVRs, valuations, fees, loan terms and documentation can significantly affect borrowing costs.

    • rttnews.com07:10
      Australia Westpac Leading Index Improves

      Australia's leading index suggested that momentum continued to improve in August and remained slightly below trend heading into late 2026, Westpac said Wednesday.

    • queanbeyanage.com.au19:00edited after publishing
      Ask Property: As a retiring couple selling our home, how do we downsize in a softening market?

      Downsizing soon? Here's how to navigate a cooling housing market.

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      • manningrivertimes.com.au16 Sept, 19:00their copy
    • theage.com.au19:00
      The suburbs where house sellers want up to $1.75m more than buyer budgets

      Even as property prices slide, vendor expectations and buyer budgets can be quite some distance apart - especially in sought-after areas.

34. Thu, 17 September 2026

    1 report
    • Times of India14:33
      Australian couple bought land to build home; council ruling leaves them stuck

      An Australian couple finds themselves in a challenging predicament as their plans for two modular homes on a single plot are stymied by council zoning regulations. While they juggle the burdens of paying both rent and a mortgage without having a home to show for it, recent state reforms promise to streamline modular construction approvals. These anticipated changes aim to eliminate such bureaucratic hurdles, facilitating faster building processes.

35. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:50
      Downsizing from the family home may cost too much for empty nesters

      Some empty nesters want to move into smaller homes but say the cost of doing so keeps them in their large properties.

36. Mon, 21 September 2026

    1 report
    • miragenews.com07:15
      Perth Market Snapshot: Week Ending Sept 20, 2026

      Sales transactions in Perth last week were up 8.7 per cent on the previous week, with REIWA members reporting 635 transactions. A closer look shows

37. Tue, 22 September 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)00:45
      Coalition weighing options to use super to boost home ownership

      A push to allow Australians to use their super to make it easier to buy their first home is being floated by Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg, as the Coalition works through its policy on how to help people enter the housing market.

    • examiner.com.au19:00
      As the property market drops, premium buyers are quietly upsizing

      How a cooling market can help upsizers upgrade for less.

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      • newcastleherald.com.au22 Sept, 19:00their copy
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    • theconversation.com21:30
      Will investors be better or worse off under new housing tax changes? See what 18 years of data reveals

      New research suggests upcoming housing investor taxes will have a less dramatic impact than many fear. But some, especially retired investors, will be worse off.

38. Wed, 23 September 2026

    4 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)06:12
      Less tax for many investors after CGT, negative gearing changes, study finds

      Following the government's budget changes, a narrow majority of housing investors would pay more tax, while 43 per cent would pay less, researchers from an economic policy institute have found.

    • The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing
      Property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor’s reforms, analysis suggests

      Researcher says public debate since May budget has overstated how much reforms will cost landlords and investors Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Most property investors may end up paying less capital gains tax after Labor’s budget reforms , research based on an analysis of historical data suggests. The e61 Institute’s analysis also found half of all landlords would not have faced higher costs from the loss of negative gearing over the period 2008 to 2025 if the new...

    • begadistrictnews.com.au17:31
      Little incentive to have kids and no way to move out

      How the cost of living and policy has impacted Australians has been laid bare in the latest update...

      1 reprint

      • bluemountainsgazette.com.au23 Sept, 17:31their copy
    • begadistrictnews.com.au19:00
      Ask Property: Our home's value dropped and my spouse won't stop spending, should I be concerned?

      'Money remains one of the most sensitive topics in relationships'.

      1 reprint

      • bluemountainsgazette.com.au23 Sept, 19:00their copy
39. Thu, 24 September 2026

    2 reports
    • yasstribune.com.au17:30
      Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers

      Three-quarters of Australians are willing to cut back on their discretionary spending to afford a home, new data...

      2 reprints

      • inverelltimes.com.au24 Sept, 17:30their copy
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    • ABC News (Australia)19:48
      Each rate rise locking aspiring homebuyers out for a decade, study finds

      Each standard interest rate increase could be locking close to 30,000 households out of home ownership, some of them for a decade or more.

40. Tue, 29 September 2026

    3 reports
    • bordermail.com.au06:58
      More house price falls on cards as rates squeeze buyers

      While not yet in uncharted territory, Australia's housing market is in for a hiding from higher interest rates,...

      3 reprints

      • manningrivertimes.com.au29 Sept, 06:58their copy
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    • theadviser.com.au10:45
      Over 80% of brokers report investor inquiry plunge

      More than four in five brokers surveyed by Macquarie Equity Research have recorded a fall in investor mortgage inquiries since the federal budget.

    • redlandcitybulletin.com.au19:30
      Want to be more resilient? Move to Canberra

      The capital's resilience has nothing to do with the public service.

41. Wed, 30 September 2026

    5 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)04:10
      Mortgage squeeze hits Tasmanians after repeated rate rises

      Tasmanian home and business owners are assessing how to absorb the latest interest rate hike, in a state where wages are already lower than other states.

    • macrobusiness.com.au14:01
      Aussie house prices falls are worse than thought

      Just when you thought that Australia’s housing correction couldn’t get worse, Cotality has revised its dwelling values index downward, meaning that values have fallen more sharply than expected. Let me explain. Cotality’s daily dwelling values index, which tracks home values across the five major capital city markets, has recorded a 3.8% quarterly decline at the

    • ABC News (Australia)14:12
      Australia faces 'biggest property downturn in 40 years' raising recession risk

      Australian house prices fell for a sixth straight month in September, and the property market is likely to continue experiencing falls of up to 15 per cent in the coming months off the back of higher interest rates and cuts to property tax breaks, experts say.

    • crookwellgazette.com.au14:30
      Regional home prices fall as market downturn spreads

      See how the latest property price falls affect your home value.

    • The Guardian World20:53edited after publishing
      Property prices are plunging in almost every capital city across Australia – see how your suburb rates

      previouslyBrisbane and Sydney hit hardest by falling house prices as 5.2% shaved from property values nationwide

      Cotality data shows median house prices fell in September as interest rates hit borrowing capacity Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Housing prices are falling in almost every suburb in Australia’s biggest cities, with values dropping faster in Brisbane than Sydney as the slowdown intensifies. Prices nationally have fallen 5.2% from their peak in March to where they were a year ago, Cotality data released on...

42. Thu, 1 October 2026

    3 reports
    • macrobusiness.com.au00:00
      Property investors 'crash out' after federal budget tax changes

      Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax in the federal budget have sharply reduced investor credit growth. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) credit aggregates data for August, illustrated below by Justin Fabo from Antipodean Macro, show that investor housing credit growth decelerated sharply to 0.32%, down from the recent peak of 0.95% in

    • The Guardian World07:26edited after publishing
      First home buyers with big loans among those most at risk of falling into negative equity, RBA warns

      previouslyAustralia at risk from major global financial shock, Reserve Bank warns

      Central bank estimates fewer than one in 100 borrowers owe more on their home than its worth Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Reserve Bank says households are well placed to weather the twin storm of rising interest rates and falling property prices, although it says recent borrowers who have taken out big loans are most at risk of falling into negative equity. Despite a deepening property price slump...

    • ABC News (Australia)20:28
      Western Sydney home owners 'battening down the hatches'

      Between interest rate and petrol price rises and falling house values, Western Sydney residents say making ends meet is getting tough.

43. Sat, 3 October 2026

    1 report
    • realestate.com.au18:00
      Reality TV inspired renovators abandon half-finished Sydney homes amid soaring building costs - realestate.com.au

      The incredible success of reality TV show The Block is sending homeowners across the country spiralling into debt.

44. Sun, 4 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:45
      Short-stay operators have mixed reactions to SA's register proposal

      The scheme is still being shaped but some operators are raising concerns about security and giving local governments control over land use and deciding rates.

45. Mon, 5 October 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)01:02
      Property downturn worsens with less than 50pc of auctions leading to a sale

      Australia's auction clearance rate has slumped to a three-month low, while new data shows the number of unsold homes has surged by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

    • financialpost.com11:59
      Window for affordable housing in Canada is closing, say economists
    • moreechampion.com.au16:31
      Home buyers are waiting to see where market lands: bank

      The head of Australia's largest customer-owned bank has noticed a slowdown in the housing market but says his...

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46. Tue, 6 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:57edited after publishing
      Singles tax costs thousands of dollars a year

      previouslySingles struggle to afford housing as cost of living rises

      Not only is it harder to afford the cost of living as a single person, it can also be difficult to find an affordable home that meets your needs.

47. Wed, 7 October 2026

    2 reports
    • theage.com.au18:00
      ‘Holding on for dear life’: Sydney unit rents at a record high

      The years-long trend of rising rents is leaving some tenants reaching the ceiling of how much they can afford to pay.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:36
      Data shows rental tenants have hit breaking point

      New data from Domain shows despite severe rental shortages, landlords are struggling to increase rental prices due to tenants hitting their affordability limit.

48. Thu, 8 October 2026

    2 reports
    • rnz.co.nz03:45
      Are you feeling wealthier?

      Are you feeling wealthier?

    • centralwesterndaily.com.au16:30
      Sydney rents fall despite fears of a post-budget spike

      Even though Labor's tax changes have pushed some investors out of the market, rental vacancy rates have climbed...

      4 reprints

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49. Fri, 9 October 2026

    1 report
    • edenmagnet.com.au00:15
      How vendors should approach selling in a softening market

      Selling today comes with a different set of rules.

      6 reprints

      • redlandcitybulletin.com.au9 Oct, 00:15their copy
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      • irrigator.com.au9 Oct, 00:15their copy
      • portstephensexaminer.com.au9 Oct, 00:15their copy
50. Sat, 10 October 2026

    1 report
    • brisbanetimes.com.au18:00
      The three big Bank-of-Mum-and-Dad mistakes

      Despite the pullback in property prices, many parents still want to help their children gain a foothold in the housing market. But beware these pitfalls that can turn an intended helping hand into a financial disaster.

51. Sun, 11 October 2026

    2 reports
    • theage.com.au04:57
      Upsizer gets a $45,000 discount on Essendon home with stylish reno

      The four-bedroom home, in the exclusive Mar Lodge estate, attracted two bidders, but still passed in before selling in negotiations.

      1 reprint

      • brisbanetimes.com.au11 Oct, 04:57their copy
    • narrominenewsonline.com.au05:26
      Tax changes 'crack the nut' on housing affordability

      Property investors and real estate agents are reeling as Australia's housing downturn deepens, but for young Australians the...

      7 reprints

      • thecourier.com.au11 Oct, 05:26their copy
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52. Mon, 12 October 2026

    1 report
    • miragenews.com09:00
      Tax Changes Set to Shirtfront Australian Businesses

      Trust tax changes 'shirtfront Australian businesses' – 'grave error to rush these flawed thought bubbles into law.'With the Federal Government

53. Tue, 13 October 2026

    4 reports
    • nvi.com.au16:00
      Regional rental growth outpaces capitals as investors weigh next step

      Regional rents lead the way, but is growth reaching a ceiling?

      3 reprints

      • dailyadvertiser.com.au13 Oct, 16:00their copy
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    • ABC News (Australia)18:00
      Housing is the great Australian talking point for good reason

      Why are Australians obsessed with property? Because we have to be. And there are big reasons why it's always on our minds.

    • smartpropertyinvestment.com.au18:01
      Bad timing or missed opportunity? Rate fears and falling prices stall property deals

      Australians are putting property decisions on hold, creating a sluggish market, weighing on transaction volumes and new listings, leaving investors questioning what comes next.

    • smartpropertyinvestment.com.au20:00
      Mortgage habits shift as Australians hit the brakes on borrowing

      Mortgage demand has plunged to its lowest level since 2022, as first home buyers retreat and Australians rethink how they borrow amid mounting financial pressure.

54. Wed, 14 October 2026

    5 reports
    • thecourier.com.au05:38
      Warning house prices will keep sliding for another year

      The property market will likely keep slumping for almost a year but there could be a dim light...

      2 reprints

      • cessnockadvertiser.com.au14 Oct, 05:38their copy
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    • manningrivertimes.com.au05:51
      Ask Property: We've just copped a rent rise, is the only option to move back to mum and dads?

      What to do when rent jumps: negotiate or move home to save?

      3 reprints

      • gleninnesexaminer.com.au14 Oct, 05:51their copy
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    • theadviser.com.au08:40
      Lodgements drop at AFG as majors gain ground

      AFG’s latest figures have revealed softer mortgage activity alongside a marked shift in reported lender shares.

    • theadviser.com.au08:45
      Mortgage demand collapses as refinancing retreat gathers pace

      Australia’s mortgage downturn has deepened, with refinancing weakening as affordability pressures weigh on borrowing appetite.

    • ABC News (Australia)18:00
      Investing bonanza as younger Australians lean on AI advice

      The ASX said a record 11.5 million Australian adults now hold investments outside traditional superannuation and their main home. Emerging trends include taking AI advice, investing in crypto and the doubling of ETF ownership.

55. Thu, 15 October 2026

    2 reports
    • juneesoutherncross.com.au02:24
      Mortgage demand slump deepens despite price drop

      The housing sector continues to show signs of strain as mortgage demand and new home loan applications plummet,...

    • ABC News (Australia)21:49edited after publishing
      New Victorian laws reveal auction reserves, so buyers stop wasting weekends

      previouslyInterests of homebuyers and sellers collide in fight for transparency

      The real estate industry says new laws targeting agents underquoting a house price are well-intentioned but poorly designed.

56. Fri, 16 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World23:00
      Mortgage repayments are now cheaper than rent in some Australian suburbs. Is yours among them?

      As house prices plateau, the gap between the cost of buying and renting is narrowing in dozens of suburbs Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast High rents and falling property prices have opened a rare window for Australian tenants to become homeowners, with mortgage repayments cheaper than rent in dozens of suburbs. Guardian Australia’s analysis of Cotality data shows that median rents in inner-city Melbourne, suburban Canberra and Darwin are now nearly matching weekly...

57. Sun, 18 October 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)18:00
      Australia's rental market sees massive shift as multi-family applications rise

      Families are moving in together in a desperate attempt to secure rental properties, a move experts warn will become more common in a market focused on home ownership.

    • ABC News (Australia)19:47
      Queensland's plan for 1 million new homes leaves some feeling squeezed out

      As it marks two years in office, the LNP has touted a rise in the rate of homes under construction in Queensland, but it still falls short of what is needed to build 1 million in 20 years.

58. Mon, 19 October 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)18:00
      Stamp duty is hundreds of years old and removing it could boost home ownership

      Some experts suggests shifting away from the more than 300-year-old tax on property transactions could ease housing affordability.

    • northerndailyleader.com.au18:30
      Time to double the GST? The cost-of-living debate we need to have

      Higher GST might actually solve a few problems.

      2 reprints

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59. Wed, 21 October 2026

    8 reports
    • brokernews.com.au12:15
      Australia's mortgage market loses steam

      Experts weigh in on how brokers can weather the downturn

    • ABC News (Australia)13:01
      House prices across capitals post steepest quarterly decline ever: Domain

      For only the second time ever, house prices have fallen across all Australian capital cities, falling by 4.7 per cent last quarter, the steepest drop on record.

    • theage.com.au18:00
      Melbourne set to drop out of the $1 million club as house prices fall

      Melbourne’s median house prices is expected to be in the high $900,000s by the end of the year as rate hikes take their toll.

    • portstephensexaminer.com.au18:01
      'Cooked': few affordable homes go to those that need it

      Without a national definition of affordable housing, rents are often set too high and affordable homes seldom go...

      4 reprints

      • inverelltimes.com.au21 Oct, 18:01their copy
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    • The Guardian World21:56
      House prices falling in every Australian capital city for first time in 15 years

      House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter to $1.66m, according to Domain report Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast House prices are falling across every capital city for the first time in 15 years and the second time on record, according to figures from Domain’s September Quarter 2026 House Price report. House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter, to $1.66m. Continue reading...

    • ABC News (Australia)22:00
      Calls for rent cap to stop WA's spiralling rental market

      Housing advocacy groups say research shows a statewide rental cap could save tenants an average of $33,000 over the next five years.

    • begadistrictnews.com.au23:15
      Home buyers gain foothold as downturn runs into spring

      Weakened buyer confidence and reduced borrowing capacity have driven down house prices across every capital city for the...

    • moreechampion.com.au23:15
      House prices plummet as Labor points to bigger picture

      The government is urging home-owners to keep the faith as a house-price slump gains the hallmarks of an...

60. Thu, 22 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)08:37
      Affordable home scheme went from 'blessing' to 'disaster', buyers say

      Buyers of properties in this Canberra suburb say they have been left stranded as they grapple with incomplete works while locked in contractual disputes with the builder.