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.

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

Australia’s rental crisis is set to worsen as thousands of property investors exit the market – just as the Federal Treasurer signals potential changes to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) through sweeping tax reforms, according to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).

The Federal Government is holding an economic roundtable in mid-August with changes to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax potentially on the agenda. Indeed, some

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.

Australia’s property market is roaring back to life, with Brisbane overtaking Melbourne to claim the nation’s second-highest median house price – just one of many surges driven by rate cuts, migration booms, and infrastructure momentum across the capital cities and key regional hubs, according to the latest PIPA National Market Update.

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.

Stretching along the eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay, Frankston is a thriving metropolitan hub positioned at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula.

After more than a decade of dedicated service, Nicola McDougall is stepping down as board chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), making way for fresh leadership.

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