Australia’s property market saw varied conditions in early 2025, with interest rate cuts, regional growth, and affordability shaping trends.

The investor sell-off persisted throughout 2024, resulting in over 24,000 fewer rentals. First homebuyers appear to be benefiting, and warnings of rent rises have not eventuated.

Investors are feeling the weight of increasing taxes, interest rate uncertainty, restrictive regulation and rising insurance premiums.

City or country? Something can be said for both: it all depends on your investment goals.

A Greens housing proposal has been deemed ‘unwise’ and could create an election issue for the PM, industry figures claim.

As the federal election nears, investors are once again facing negative commentary for “cashing in” while in reality, two-thirds of Australian landlords are experiencing negative cash flow.

The number of landlords selling up in Victoria is causing concern that the Allan government’s upcoming state budget will take a hit in property tax revenue.

In recent years, ‘rentvesting’ has emerged as a strategic approach for Australians.

Rents have fallen or remained flat in more than 30 Melbourne suburbs in the year to February 2025, PropTrack figures show.

Additional expenses can start to pile up so do your research.

The gender balance of investors in the market is closer to 50:50 than it’s ever been, experts say.

An investment-first trend is increasing among home buyers as high prices and interest rates impact housing affordability.