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Rent Surge 2026: RBA Decision Impact on Home Loans
- May 13, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
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Australian rents are rising at their fastest pace since October 2024, with advertised listings up 5.7% in the year to April. Vacancy rates below 1.8% in every capital city are keeping supply extremely tight, while the Reserve Bank weighs another rate rise at its 6 May 2026 meeting.
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Australia’s Downsizing Dilemma: 13 Million Empty Bedrooms
- April 27, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
New census data shows 13 million bedrooms sit empty in Australian homes, mostly in large family homes owned by older Australians who face real barriers to downsizing. Economist Michael Blythe argues that unlocking this stock — through stamp duty reform and better housing design — could take significant pressure off the market without building a single new home.
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Footscray Property Market 2026: Melbourne’s Inner West Value Play
- April 27, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: Property and Finance
The Footscray property market is drawing Melbourne buyers with character homes, vibrant inner-west culture and prices well below comparable suburbs like Fitzroy. Here is what you need to know about buying in Footscray in 2026.
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Ballarat Property Market 2026: Regional Victoria’s Rise
- April 27, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: Property and Finance
The Ballarat property market offers Melbourne buyers a rare combination: character homes, space and genuine community at a fraction of metro prices. Here is what you need to know about the area and how to finance your purchase.
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New Farm Brisbane Property Market 2026: Prices Surge 17.9%
- April 23, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: Property and Finance
New Farm sits two kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD, surrounded by the river on three sides. House prices have surged 17.9 per cent year-on-year, driven by interstate buyers and lifestyle demand. Here’s what the market looks like and how to finance your purchase.
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Coalition Immigration Plan 2026: What It Means for Property
- April 14, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
The Coalition has unveiled a hardline new immigration policy that could significantly reduce Australia’s migrant and international student intake. Here’s what it might mean for housing demand, rental markets, and property values across the country.
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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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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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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.
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Property Market August 2024: Growth Slows as Winter Bites
- September 10, 2024
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Australia’s property market rose 0.5% in August 2024, marking 19 consecutive months of growth. But the pace is slowing, with Perth and Adelaide leading and Melbourne and Canberra softening. Here is the full picture.