The property market is changing, and investors are changing with it. Interest rates are up, property prices have fallen, rental yields are rising, and major tax changes are reshaping the investment equation.

So, what does it all mean if you own an investment property - or you're thinking about buying one? We look at the PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report and unpack what you need to know.

We talked to Andy Ashurst from Terri Scheer and Angus Moore for REA Group about the report's findings.  

Read the full report 

The property market is changing, and investors are changing with it. Interest rates are up, property prices have fallen, rental yields are rising, and major tax changes are reshaping the investment equation. So, what does it all mean if you own an investment property - or you're thinking about buying one? We look at the PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report and unpack what you need to know. We talked to Andy Ashurst from Terri Scheer and Angus Moore for REA Group about the report's findings. &nbsp; <a href="https://rea3.irmau.com/site/pdf/8fac9c2a-0edb-4229-93cd-59f580f31bc7/Platform/ListPage/PropTrack-Terri-Scheer-Investor-Report-2026.pdf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://rea3.irmau.com/site/pdf/8fac9c2a-0edb-4229-93cd-59f580f31bc7/Platform/ListPage/PropTrack-Terri-Scheer-Investor-Report-2026.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793688687961000&amp;usg=AOvVaw31jPr1_yeuT-IB8fy2lyTu">Read the full report</a>&nbsp;

Property investors: Is the old playbook dead?

With pre-fab, homes can now be built in as little as 20 days. So, is everything we think we know about home building about to change? We chat with Sam Gribble from Metricon, and Damien Crough, Executive Chairman at prefab Aus to look at how pre-fab can accelerate building.

With pre-fab, homes can now be built in as little as 20 days. So, is everything we think we know about home building about to change? We chat with Sam Gribble from Metricon, and Damien Crough, Executive Chairman at prefab Aus to look at how pre-fab can accelerate building.

Can pre-fab break the home-building model?

More Aussies are considering a smaller dwelling – but what’s holding them back? We investigate the realestate.com.au GemLife Downsizing Australia Report, with Andrew Coulter, Chief Operating Officer at GemLife, and Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist at REA Group, to unpack who’s moving, what they want, the barriers, and share a practical playbook for timing, location and budgeting.  

Report: https://rea3.irmau.com/site/pdf/af16df0f-1739-49a4-9545-1725dc38f882/Platform/ListPage/realestatecomau-GemLife-Downsizing-Australia-Report-2026.pdf

More Aussies are considering a smaller dwelling &ndash; but what&rsquo;s holding them back? We investigate the <a href="http://realestate.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://realestate.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792213741115000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QGfYulKB0wkFJmowM-A6I">realestate.com.au</a> GemLife Downsizing Australia Report, with Andrew Coulter, Chief Operating Officer at GemLife, and Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist at REA Group, to unpack who&rsquo;s moving, what they want, the barriers, and share a practical playbook for timing, location and budgeting. &nbsp;
Report:&nbsp;<a href="https://rea3.irmau.com/site/pdf/af16df0f-1739-49a4-9545-1725dc38f882/Platform/ListPage/realestatecomau-GemLife-Downsizing-Australia-Report-2026.pdf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://rea3.irmau.com/site/pdf/af16df0f-1739-49a4-9545-1725dc38f882/Platform/ListPage/realestatecomau-GemLife-Downsizing-Australia-Report-2026.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792201856560000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0AxgkVowWxdE8bTPJmRSHI">https://rea3.irmau.com/site/pdf/af16df0f-1739-49a4-9545-1725dc38f882/Platform/ListPage/realestatecomau-GemLife-Downsizing-Australia-Report-2026.pdf</a>

The new Australian Dream? The Rise of right sizing

Australia is closer than ever to going ahead with high-speed rail, but it's no sure thing. Does that even matter, with new communities already planning around it? We speak with Stephen Crowe, Property Council Regional Director, Hunter and Central Coast, and Braden Johneon from Johnson Property Group to discuss the impact it could have on Aussie communities.

Australia is closer than ever to going ahead with high-speed rail, but it's no sure thing. Does that even matter, with new communities already planning around it? We speak with Stephen Crowe, Property Council Regional Director, Hunter and Central Coast, and Braden Johneon from Johnson Property Group to discuss the impact it could have on Aussie communities.

How high-speed rail is changing Aussie communities already

Existing dwellings are becoming increasingly insufficient for the future, and unfit for the climate they're in. In partnership with AGL, we look at why and how housing needs to change, giving homeowners practical guidance on what upgrades are worth it, why they’re necessary, and what predications our experts see for the future.

Existing dwellings are becoming increasingly insufficient for the future, and unfit for the climate they're in. In partnership with AGL, we look at why and how housing needs to change, giving homeowners practical guidance on what upgrades are worth it, why they&rsquo;re necessary, and what predications our experts see for the future.

Is your home built for the future? Experts share what every homeowner needs to know

Allowing one extra storey in residential neighbourhoods could make a big difference to our cities – and our wallets. We chat with Matt Bowes, Senior Associate in Grattan Institute's Economic Prosperity and Democracy Program, and Adam Dejong, Sales Manager, Burbank Homes to break down exactly how this could look for Australian neighbourhoods. 

Allowing one extra storey in residential neighbourhoods could make a big difference to our cities &ndash; and our wallets. We chat with Matt Bowes,&nbsp;Senior Associate in Grattan Institute's Economic Prosperity and Democracy Program, and&nbsp;Adam Dejong, Sales Manager, Burbank Homes to break down exactly how this could look for&nbsp;Australian neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

How rezoning could make regular Australians richer 

94% of homelessness is invisible. We unpack why those fleeing domestic and family violence are most seeking help, how $1M raised by A Home for All Foundation’s is funding crisis beds, caseworkers and transitional homes, and how you can help.

 
CN: Domestic and family violence.

94% of homelessness is invisible. We unpack why those fleeing domestic and family violence are most seeking help, how $1M raised by A Home for All Foundation&rsquo;s is funding crisis beds, caseworkers and transitional homes, and how you can help.
&nbsp; CN: Domestic and family violence.

Housing is not equal: Is there a solution for the most vulnerable?  

More Aussies are preparing to spend big on energy efficiency – but why? We dive into the PropTrack Origin Home Energy Report and look at what’s driving this change, as well as where the barriers to energy efficiency still exist, how people can overcome them, and why small steps are more important than big changes.

More Aussies are preparing to spend big on energy efficiency &ndash; but why? We dive into the PropTrack Origin Home Energy Report and look at what&rsquo;s driving this change, as well as where the barriers to energy efficiency still exist, how people can overcome them, and why small steps are more important than big changes.

The home energy shift: what’s behind Aussies' desire to spend more? 

The media has been noisy about the property market lately – but what’s the real story? We break down the headlines, look at the context behind them, and why things are less alarming than they seem.

The media has been noisy about the property market lately &ndash; but what&rsquo;s the real story? We break down the headlines, look at the context behind them, and why things are less alarming than they seem.

Behind the headlines: What's really going on in property?

While traditional home design focused on simply bricks and mortar, modern home design prioritises feeling and wellbeing as a central theme of where you live. In partnership with Time & Place, we talk about the impact of design and how today's buyers are more likely to prioritise a holistic view of housing and living.

While traditional home design focused on simply bricks and mortar, modern home design prioritises feeling and wellbeing as a central theme of where you live. In partnership with Time &amp; Place, we talk about the impact of design and how today's buyers are more likely to prioritise a holistic view of housing and living.

Aussies no longer just want a home – here's what they're really looking for in their next move

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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