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9 July 2026 Rental prices on the Gold Coast have reached a new record high, with the median asking rent rising to approximately $900 per week in June. The fast-growing city is now recognised as Australia’s most expensive rental market, driven by ongoing supply shortages, strong tenant demand and limited affordable new housing.   The Gold Coast has officially become Australia's most...

  For many years, Robina has quietly established itself as one of the Gold Coast's most complete and well-planned suburbs. While beachfront locations often attract the headlines, Robina continues to gain attention from buyers, investors and families seeking a balance of lifestyle, convenience and long-term growth. Originally master-planned as a self-contained city, Robina offers a unique...

Robina: Hot Suburb Set to Rise Market Snapshot – Houses  Robina’s house market remains strong and resilient. The current median house price is $1,420,500 (Feb 2025 – Jan 2026), reflecting 7.8% growth over the past 12 months. Buyer demand continues to outpace supply, with only 66 houses available in the past month and 325 houses sold in the past 12 months. Homes are taking a median of...

Bigger Caps. More Choice. A Fairer Start From 1 October 2025, the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme will make it easier for Australians to step onto the property ladder. Income and location limits will be removed, while property price caps are lifted across most regions — giving first-home buyers the chance to purchase with just a 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI). Key Policy...

Source : abc.net.au Summary:  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points in August, bringing it down to 3.6%. This marks the third rate cut in 2025 and comes after July’s unexpected “on hold” decision. For an owner-occupier with a $750,000 mortgage taken out in February, the latest cut could reduce minimum monthly repayments by around $111 —...

Source : @2025 RP Data Pty Ltd t/ as Cotality. Proprietary.  Australia’s property market continued its steady upswing in July, with national dwelling values rising by 0.6%—the sixth consecutive month of growth. All capital cities recorded value increases, led by Darwin (2.2%), Perth (0.9%), and Brisbane (0.7%). Although the pace has eased slightly since May, strong buyer demand, persistently low...

  From 1 August 2025, Queensland's Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) will come into force—introducing major changes to how property is sold across the state. Most notably, the new law brings in a mandatory seller disclosure regime, replacing the long-standing ‘buyer beware’ approach. This aims to modernise property transactions and ensure buyers receive key information upfront.   What...

Owning or planning to invest in a rental property? It's essential to understand how rental income is taxed and what deductions you can claim. Property remains a popular investment path in Australia, with over 2.2 million people owning investment properties, according to the ATO.   Australia's Rental Market Snapshot In recent years, tight rental supply, rising immigration, and slowing new...

A major shift is underway in Australia’s property market after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced its second interest rate cut of the year, trimming the official cash rate by 0.25%. This latest cut brings the cash rate down to 3.85%, the lowest level since early 2023. Coming just weeks after the 2025 federal election, the move is expected to stimulate borrowing, lift buyer confidence,...

First-home buyers in Queensland now have an exciting opportunity to enter the property market with reduced upfront costs, thanks to the state’s newly implemented full stamp duty concession for new homes.   Understanding the New Stamp Duty Concession As of May 1, 2025, Queensland’s stamp duty concession for first-home buyers has officially come into effect. This change follows an...