2026 could bring double-digit price growth, but inflation has delayed rate cuts. Rodney McLoughlin breaks down what it means for buyers now.
November 2025
Australian home prices are set to hit new records in 2026, with Rodney McLoughlin highlighting key trends and emerging strategies for buyers and sellers.
Affordable homes are leading the charge in price growth as the government’s 5% Deposit Scheme fuels intense competition in the lower end of the market. First-home buyers and investors are pushing values up faster for properties under the price cap, while high-end homes lag. Meanwhile, rising migration, limited supply, and ongoing affordability issues continue to reshape the market.
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