This month’s real estate news headlines are packed with big developments: interest rates held steady, prices rising, and long-term events like the 2032 Olympics influencing major capital cities. Below is your curated roundup of April’s most impactful real estate articles — all in one spot.
Reserve Bank interest rate decision for April
The RBA has held the cash rate steady in April at 4.35%, citing easing inflation and signs of a slowing economy. This decision comes amid cautious optimism that rate cuts may be on the horizon later this year—welcome news for borrowers.
Charts show how the housing market has changed since COVID
This visual analysis highlights how dramatically the housing market has shifted post-pandemic. Regional prices surged, inner-city rents dropped then bounced back, and borrowing power has taken a major hit.
Reignited: Shock RBA call to spark fresh home price boom
REA Group suggests the RBA’s unexpected pause may trigger a new surge in property prices. Analysts say confidence has returned to both buyers and sellers, particularly in major capital cities like Sydney and Brisbane.
City Beat March 2025: Olympics announcement to drive further growth in Brisbane property market
Brisbane’s property market is expected to see further momentum after key infrastructure announcements linked to the 2032 Olympics. Inner-city suburbs and transit corridors are tipped as top performers.
Median house prices around Australia
YourMortgage has compiled the latest median house and unit prices across the country. Sydney remains the most expensive capital, while affordable opportunities still exist in regional markets and parts of Queensland.
Home prices recover to hit fresh record in March: CoreLogic
Another confirmation of March’s milestone: property prices nationally have hit a fresh peak, with momentum building across most capital cities. The data mirrors a sharp recovery in market sentiment and buyer activity.
From interest rate decisions to record-breaking prices and Olympic-fueled growth, the real estate news for April 2025 has delivered a powerful signal: the Australian property market is moving.
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