Kyle Robbins

How does an economist view Labor’s housing plans?

Saturday’s (21 May) federal election brought with it a new government, with the Albanese-led Labor party winning power from the Coalition, bringing with it a raft of ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 25 May 2022

Where vacancy rates are bucking the national trend

Over the last two years, the Australian property market boom has seen rents increase and vacancy rates plummet, resulting in a rental market that is more favourable to ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 24 May 2022

Can regional centres still be considered affordable?

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in hundreds of thousands of Australians swapping their major-city life for regional areas, as the reality of remote working has caused ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 24 May 2022

The 20 Australian suburbs where rent rises are imminent

Rental affordability has become a major issue for Australians over the past two years, and a new report suggests that it will only get worse for tenants residing in a ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 19 May 2022

Melbourne’s inner-city rentals on the road to COVID recovery

After a two-year period that saw it become the most locked-down city in the world, Melbourne’s rental market is starting to bounce back from the pains of the pandemic

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 17 May 2022

Liberals wave super as solution for housing affordability woes

With the federal election less than a week away, the Australian Liberal Party has promised two new superannuation schemes in a bid to improve housing affordability.

FINANCE • Mon, 16 May 2022

Auction activity rises – but are clearance rates following suit?

It’s been the busiest week for auctions since the Easter long weekend, with 2,847 homes going under the hammer representing a sharp increase in activity.  While auction ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 16 May 2022

What makes Australia’s most affordable regional markets?

Affordability has become a key issue in the Australian property market as housing and unit prices continue to record consistent growth.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 11 May 2022

The 20 Australian suburbs ‘heating up’ this winter

The latest quarterly Well Home Loans Green Shoots report has identified 20 national markets that present ample investment opportunities as national markets cool.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 10 May 2022