It's not easy to get that first foot on the property ladder, but government programs and incentives can help. What many buyers might not realise is that there's often more on the table if you're prepared to buy or build a brand-new home. 

We chat with Juliet Helmke, New Homes Editor at REA Group, and Elijah Barrett from Mortgage Choice to break down the complex world of state and federal programs to help buyers navigate their first property purchase.

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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.  

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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