Australia's housing market has re-accelerated: national home values rose 0.8% in September, the fastest monthly gain since October 2023, with capital-city values up to 0.9%. The pick-up coincides with three RBA cuts this year, a policy hold this week, and an expanded first-home buyer scheme that lifts purchase caps and broadens eligibility. The key question now is whether rising prices help unlock supply, or entrench affordability and rental pressures.
Price Surge as Policy Eases
Property consultancy Cotality reported a 0.8% national gain in September, led by. . .
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