August 2025

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💰 First Home Guarantee Expansion: Opportunity or Risk?

The federal government is fast-tracking its First Home Guarantee scheme, allowing buyers to purchase with a 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance. Income caps are gone, and property limits have jumped to $1.5m in Sydney, $950k in Melbourne, and $1m in Brisbane. While this offers broader access, Rodney McLoughlin highlights a critical risk: without more housing supply, buyer demand could drive...

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Spring Shake-Up: Sellers Take the Lead as Buyers Face Fierce Market Conditions

As the 2025 spring selling season approaches, momentum is swinging firmly in favour of property sellers. Rising auction clearance rates, successive interest rate cuts, and a dramatic lift in buyer activity are creating a competitive environment — but also sharpening affordability challenges for buyers. 📈 Auction Clearance Rates Hit Turning Point In July, Sydney’s auction clearance rate rose...

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