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    Property Intelligence

    153 Intelligence pieces published

    APF Intelligence publishes original market analysis covering Australian residential property, investment strategy, interest rates, and housing policy. Reports are written using RBA cash rate decisions and minutes, ABS dwelling and lending statistics, CoreLogic Home Value Indices, SQM Research vacancy data, and weekend auction clearance rate feeds from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra. Each piece is datestamped, sourced, and written in plain English without spruiker tone or vendor bias.

    Coverage is organised into five streams: RBA & Macro for monetary policy and economy-wide signals; Sydney & Melbourne for the two largest capital city markets; National Property for cross-capital and regional trends; Property Finance for mortgage strategy, LVR and serviceability analysis; and Property Insurance for landlord and building cover. Use the category filters to focus on the topics most relevant to your situation, whether you're a first home buyer timing your entry, an investor rebalancing a portfolio, or simply tracking where the market is heading this cycle. New Intelligence is published only after verification.

    Nationwide residential market data including capital growth, rental yields, and housing supply.

    Perth Property Surges 2.5% Monthly Amid National Market StratificationNational Property

    Perth Property Surges 2.5% Monthly Amid National Market Stratification

    Perth housing prices jumped 2.5% in a month while Hobart's Austins Ferry saw sale times plummet 45 days as regional markets show sharp performance divergence.

    19 Apr 2026

    Perth propertyregional markets
    Half of Adelaide Suburbs Face Capital Gains Tax ThreatNational Property

    Half of Adelaide Suburbs Face Capital Gains Tax Threat

    Adelaide leads mainland capitals in CGT reform exposure, with half its suburbs at risk as Brisbane investors retreat and regional tax implications mount.

    18 Apr 2026

    Capital Gains TaxAdelaide Property
    Premium Suburbs Hit 74% Clearance Rates While Mid-Tier Markets LagNational Property

    Premium Suburbs Hit 74% Clearance Rates While Mid-Tier Markets Lag

    Australia's property market shows clear bifurcation as elite suburbs achieve 74% auction clearances and 6% growth, while mid-tier areas struggle at 62% clearances and 3% growth.

    17 Apr 2026

    clearance ratespremium suburbs
    Home Values Rise Most Suburbs Despite Rate Hike FearsNational Property

    Home Values Rise Most Suburbs Despite Rate Hike Fears

    New data reveals home values have continued to climb in most suburbs this year despite interest rate hike fears and global economic uncertainty.

    16 Apr 2026

    home priceshousing supply
    Brisbane Outer Suburbs Double Space for Half PriceNational Property

    Brisbane Outer Suburbs Double Space for Half Price

    Caboolture reclaims top spot as buyers discover property value in Brisbane's commuter belt, offering twice the space for half the price of inner areas.

    15 Apr 2026

    Brisbane PropertyOuter Suburbs
    Australia's Rental Vacancy Rate Hits 0.4% as Regional Markets Defy Rate HikesNational Property

    Australia's Rental Vacancy Rate Hits 0.4% as Regional Markets Defy Rate Hikes

    Australia's rental crisis deepens with vacancy rates falling to 0.4% in some cities, while regional markets show surprising resilience against interest rate pressures.

    14 Apr 2026

    rental crisisvacancy rates
    NAB Lifts Fixed Rates as Brisbane Achieves 9.2% GrowthNational Property

    NAB Lifts Fixed Rates as Brisbane Achieves 9.2% Growth

    NAB increases fixed mortgage rates while Brisbane's hidden gems record strong growth and regional Queensland coastal markets outpace established Sydney suburbs.

    13 Apr 2026

    Brisbane PropertyQueensland Coastal
    Queensland Coastal Markets Surge 9.2% While Melbourne Auctions CrashNational Property

    Queensland Coastal Markets Surge 9.2% While Melbourne Auctions Crash

    Queensland's coastal property markets deliver the strongest national growth at 9.2% while Melbourne's auction market faces its worst conditions since 2024.

    12 Apr 2026

    Queensland propertyMelbourne auctions
    Queensland buyers pay millions for derelict homes in fierce bidding warsNational Property

    Queensland buyers pay millions for derelict homes in fierce bidding wars

    Queensland property buyers are paying millions for damaged properties lacking doors and floors amid the state's property boom. Brisbane sees similar auction intensity.

    5 Apr 2026

    Queensland propertyBrisbane auctions