Rents have jumped by as much as 10 per cent across more than 60 per cent of Hobart’s suburbs in three months – the latest quarterly rental figures show. PropTrack data reveals a $50-a-week hike in rents across most of Hobart as va-cancy rates in the state’s capital drop to the equal lowest in the country. There are now just 0.5 per cent of properties available.

Young buyers are once again feeling the impact of rising investor interest in real estate.

Australia’s rental market is under mounting pressure as a record number of property investors exit the sector, driven by rising costs, legislative uncertainty, and concerns over proposed federal tax reforms.

Investor confidence in the property market is wobbling, with new data showing many landlords would quit if negative gearing or capital gains tax (CGT) breaks were wound back.

More landlords are selling up and exiting the sector, as rising holding and compliance costs, increased government charges, and tax reform uncertainty weigh. Investor groups have warned the sell-off could have “severe” consequences for renters.

Melbourne’s sluggish house prices are on track to skyrocket past $1m, although it’s still languishing as one of the nation’s most affordable major capitals.

Property has long been considered an excellent investment choice in Australia. But while land value tends to go up over time, buildings tend to fall into disrepair – making regular maintenance an important part of ensuring homes and investment properties hold their value as the market rises.

Melbourne’s recovering property market is creating fresh opportunities for investors, with rising buyer interest signalling renewed growth, according to one Perth-based buyer’s agent.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said broadening the ‘Boost to Buy’ scheme was a smart, timely step to match market conditions and help more Queenslanders take their first step into home ownership

The Queensland government has unveiled a pilot $165 million shared equity scheme to assist first home buyers get on the housing ladder with as little as 2 per cent deposit.

Investments into home ownership, housing infrastructure and new social and community housing are among the measures in the Queensland 2025-26 budget announced today, aimed at providing more Queenslanders a place to call home.

Australia’s property investment sector faces scrutiny over rental caps and taxes, raising concerns for homebuyers and housing supply.