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Auction Clearances Fall 2026: What Buyers Need to Know
- April 12, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
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Auction clearance rates have hit multi-year lows in Sydney and Melbourne in early 2026, driven by economic stress, fuel prices and the threat of further RBA rate rises. Buyers are finding more room to negotiate, while some vendors are withdrawing listings or selling by private treaty instead.
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NDIS Property Investment: What SDA Investors Need to Know
- April 11, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Parliament passed NDIS governance reforms in April 2026, strengthening protections for workers who report provider misconduct. For investors in Specialist Disability Accommodation, stronger sector accountability matters. Here is what SDA property investors need to understand.
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Celebrity Home Sales 2026: What the Market Is Telling You
- April 10, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Celebrity property deals in April 2026 are sending mixed market signals. Pat Cummins walked away with a $15 million profit, while Hugh Jackman cut $14 million from his New York asking price and Kyle Sandilands’ mansion sits unsold. Here is what it means for everyday Australian buyers.
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Oil Price Crisis: What Rising Fuel Costs Mean for Borrowers
- April 9, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Australia’s oil price crisis, driven by Middle East conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, has pushed petrol to $2.25 and diesel to a record $3.24 per litre. Experts say prices could stay elevated for six to twelve months. Here is what that means if you are applying for or holding a home loan.
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Sydney Beach Closures: What Coastal Buyers Need to Know
- April 9, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Repeated beach closures at Bondi, Coogee, and Manly linked to Sydney Water’s fatberg problem have raised important questions for anyone buying coastal property in Sydney. Here is what the due diligence process should include and what the infrastructure challenge means for long-term property outlook.
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Distressed Listings Australia 2026: Signs of Mortgage Stress?
- April 9, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Distressed property listings across Australia remain near record lows in 2026, but economists are warning that rising interest rates, falling consumer confidence and a softening labour market could see mortgage stress build. Here is what the data is telling us and what homeowners and buyers should do.
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Home Loan Loyalty Tax: Are You Paying Too Much?
- April 8, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
The home loan loyalty tax is real: Australian borrowers with older loans are paying up to 1.04% more per year than new customers, according to an ACCC report. Find out why this happens, why so many people stay put, and what you can do right now to stop overpaying.
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Property Auction Market March 2021: Volumes Ease
- April 8, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Australian property auction volumes fell 35% for the week ending 7 March 2021, with Melbourne seeing the sharpest drop. Despite the seasonal dip, the market remained competitive. Here’s what buyers need to know before bidding at auction.
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NSW Land Tax Surcharge 2025: What Foreign Investors Must Know
- January 15, 2025
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
The NSW land tax surcharge for foreign property owners rises to 5% in 2025, up from 4%. This guide explains how the charge is calculated, what exemptions are available and what other tax changes are coming for foreign investors in 2025.
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Property Market September 2024: Growth Hits Slowest Pace
- October 1, 2024
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Australia’s property market recorded its slowest quarterly growth since March 2023 in September 2024, with national values up just 1.0% over the three months. Perth continued to lead all capitals with a 24.1% annual gain, while Melbourne extended its decline. Here’s what the data means for buyers and investors.