REIA has released our Real Estate Market Facts for the December quarter 2025.
Upward pressure on prices is being driven in part by the expansion of the 5% deposit scheme. While this has improved access to home ownership, it has also intensified competition at more affordable price points. Affordability pressures are being further compounded by rising interest rates, ongoing cost‑of‑living pressures, and growing policy uncertainty around capital gains tax and negative gearing, which risks constraining housing supply. Rental markets remain tight, with low vacancy rates across most capitals, reinforcing the need for policy settings that support, rather than deter, private investment in new housing.
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