With interest rates higher and property prices adjusting, looking beyond borrowing costs can reveal a different perspective on buying. From potential savings on purchase prices to the long-term performance of Australian property, understanding market cycles helps put current conditions and the opportunities they may present into perspective.
Since the Federal Budget, investor activity has substantially reduced and the rental pool has continued to shrink, with fewer new properties being added than those being sold. At the same time, rents have increased, while concerns around housing supply and development activity remain. The latest insights look at the changes taking place across the rental market, what is being felt on the ground and the fundamental issue of providing enough properties and incentive for investors to supply rental accommodation.
After five years of significant growth, the real estate market is moving into a different phase, with consumer confidence, interest rates and cost-of-living pressures all playing a role. The focus turns to the broader market cycle, the possibility of a 12 to 18-month correction, potential changes in property values and what may follow, while also considering the unexpected events that can alter the course of a cycle.
There are some encouraging signs emerging as spring approaches, with open home attendance, auction success rates and investor activity all trending upwards over recent weeks. Attention also turns to the important considerations when buying older Gold Coast apartments, from ongoing maintenance and body corporate records to potential future costs. With spring traditionally one of the strongest selling periods of the year, there are plenty of reasons to keep a close eye on what happens next.
The Gold Coast property market is moving through a period of change, with a range of economic factors influencing sentiment and buyer behaviour. The broader picture reveals continued demand alongside changing price expectations, while the fundamentals of supply and demand remain important. With spring approaching, understanding the forces shaping the market is more important than ever.
The latest State of the City Report paints a compelling picture of the Gold Coast’s continued evolution. From major infrastructure investment and business growth to employment, tourism and emerging industries, the city is building strong foundations for the future. Coupled with ongoing housing supply challenges, these long-term trends help explain why the Gold Coast remains one of Australia’s most exciting places to live, work and invest.
With changing economic conditions and mixed headlines dominating the news, many are asking where the property market really stands. While higher interest rates, affordability pressures and recent policy changes have influenced buyer behaviour, the broader picture is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Auction results, market activity and housing supply all tell an important story, with the Gold Coast continuing to demonstrate strong underlying fundamentals despite a more balanced market environment.
Recent changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have generated plenty of discussion, but they are only one part of a much bigger story. Property markets have always moved in cycles, influenced by a range of economic factors including interest rates, inflation, employment, population growth and consumer confidence. Understanding how these forces work together provides valuable context for what lies ahead and why the current market conditions may present opportunities as well as challenges.
Recent discussion around proposed changes to capital gains tax has sparked widespread interest across property, business and investment markets. The changes have been the subject of significant debate, with varying perspectives on what they may mean for future decision-making and long-term financial planning. With a number of moving parts and variables involved, understanding the broader context is essential before forming conclusions or taking action. Andrew Bell shares his insights on what is being proposed, why it matters, and the key considerations worth keeping in mind in the current environment.
The recent changes to negative gearing have been widely discussed, but much of the commentary has focused on what has changed rather than what those changes may ultimately mean. With housing supply already under pressure, population growth continuing and rental demand remaining strong, the removal of negative gearing from residential resale properties raises important questions about the future availability and affordability of rental accommodation. This update examines the likely consequences for investors, tenants and the broader property market, drawing on both historical precedent and current market conditions.