{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68d0b436146cfd1a653c0337/68d0ed59146cfd1a654cc528?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"August 2025 Australian Property Market Update","description":"<p>This month’s data shows a mixed but generally positive picture across the capitals:</p><p><br></p><p>Monthly &amp; 12-month highlights</p><ul><li>Brisbane: Best monthly performer again; over the past 12 months it’s +$75,000 (≈ +$1,400/wk).</li><li>Perth: Still strong though slower than last month; +$56,000 over 12 months (≈ +$1,100/wk), broadly level with Adelaide.</li><li>Adelaide: Momentum easing but still +$55,000 in 12 months (≈ +$1,100/wk).</li><li>Sydney: Momentum improving; +$26,000 over 12 months (≈ +$500/wk).</li><li>Melbourne: Clear turn-up; now running at about +$200/wk (~ +$10,400 over 12 months on current pace).</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Context &amp; trends we’re watching:</p><p><br></p><p>Annual % leaders: Darwin shows the fastest annual % gain (~+10.2%), with Brisbane ~+7.9% and Perth ~+6.6%. (We’re not buying Darwin due to risk/driver depth.)</p><p><br></p><p>Houses vs units: The house premium hit ~48% (~$340k). With caps on the new deposit guarantee (from 1 Oct) covering a far greater share of unit markets in most capitals, we expect incremental demand to favour units in the near term.</p><p><br></p><p>Supply squeeze: Total listings remain below last year across the majors (e.g., Sydney –9.2%, Melbourne –15.4%, Brisbane –15.8%, Adelaide –7.9%, Perth –11.8%). Approvals sit below decade averages, especially for houses.</p><p><br></p><p>Rental &amp; cash flow: Combined-capitals gross yields ~3.5% (Sydney ~3.0%). On conservative finance assumptions (~6.5% IO at median values), holding costs can still be negatively geared (~$538/wk at the median) — selection and structure matter.</p><p><br></p><p>Buyer behaviour: Time-to-buy has stretched; fear of overpaying is replacing FOMO. With fewer quality listings and more competition, brief discipline and on-the-ground execution are key.</p><p><br></p><p>Pros (what’s working)</p><ul><li>Tight listings, low vacancies and still-firm demand support ongoing price resilience.</li><li>Policy tailwinds (deposit guarantee) likely favour well-located units.</li><li>Brisbane/Perth/Adelaide continue to show solid momentum; Melbourne is warming.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Cons (watch-outs)</p><ul><li>Affordability &amp; borrowing costs keep pressure on cash flow.</li><li>Build approvals still too low to solve supply.</li><li>Competition for A-grade assets remains high.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you want help cutting through the noise and securing the right property (not just any property), book a discovery call with the Providence team. We’ll tailor a brief, source on- and off-market, and handle end-to-end due diligence so you buy with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 Work with us / Free resources</p><p>https://www.providenceproperty.com.au/contact</p><p><br></p><p>#ProvidencePropertyGroup #PropertyUpdate #AustralianProperty #BrisbaneProperty #PerthProperty #AdelaideProperty #SydneyProperty #MelbourneProperty #UnitsVsHouses #PropertyInvestment #AustralianRealEstate #MarketUpdate #BuyersAgent</p>","author_name":"Jay Pace"}