House prices continue to rise, and although they've slowed down since the pandemic boom, the last 12 months have seen some states still experience strong growth. We dive into which areas have grown the most, and look forward to which areas are promising for 2026.

House prices continue to rise, and although they've slowed down since the pandemic boom, the last 12 months have seen some states still experience strong growth. We dive into which areas have grown the most, and look forward to which areas are promising for 2026.

A fortnightly property news podcast that is all about real questions and real insights by realestate.com.au - Australia's number one address in property. 

Talking to industry experts and using exclusive data this show will cover everything from interest rates and the rental crisis to housing fairness and what the property market will be like in 2030.

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Home prices: Where growth is still running hot — and what 2026 could bring

Gone are the days of 20-somethings living the share house dream, because most of them are still living at home. ​The growing cohort of renters are young families, elder Australians moving in share housing, and individuals who are designing unique living situations to assist with the cost of living. ​We bust the myth of the renter stereotype, and look at ways we can improve the rental market to cater for these growing demographics.

Gone are the days of 20-somethings living the share house dream, because most of them are still living at home. ​The growing cohort of renters are young families, elder Australians moving in share housing, and individuals who are designing unique living situations to assist with the cost of living. ​We bust the myth of the renter stereotype, and look at ways we can improve the rental market to cater for these growing demographics.

Beyond the stereotype: What does an Aussie renter really look like?

Auction culture still reigns supreme in bigger cities, with existing dwellings going under the hammer every weekend. But for how much longer? We look into new home design, and how buying a new home might be the safest and easiest way to get into the market.

Auction culture still reigns supreme in bigger cities, with existing dwellings going under the hammer every weekend. But for how much longer? We look into new home design, and how buying a new home might be the safest and easiest way to get into the market.

Skip the bidding war: What buyers are looking for in 2026

What could 2026 hold for the property market? From prices and interest rates to building targets and hot spot investor suburbs, we get the low down on everything you need to know to make smart property decisions this year.

What could 2026 hold for the property market? From prices and interest rates to building targets and hot spot investor suburbs, we get the low down on everything you need to know to make smart property decisions this year.

Home prices: Where growth is still running hot — and what 2026 could bring

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