Sustainable Housing 2026: 7-Star Ratings and What Buyers Pay
An established Australian house can now get a NatHERS rating of its own. What 7 stars means in bills, the state rules, the premium evidence and retrofit costs.
Anderson AguiarAn established Australian house can now get a NatHERS rating of its own. What 7 stars means in bills, the state rules, the premium evidence and retrofit costs.
Anderson AguiarA median-income household could afford just 12% of homes sold in FY2026, a record low. The nine first home buyer strategies that still work, with the numbers.
Anderson AguiarUpper quartile values fell 3.2% in three months while entry-level homes rose. For upgraders that is a discount, if you survive the bridging finance and the valuation.

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NSW lifts underquoting penalties to $110,000 and Victoria forces reserve prices into the open a week before auction. What the 2026 reforms mean for buyers.

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Three RBA hikes took the cash rate to 4.35% and stripped tens of thousands from buyer budgets. What Australians can actually borrow in 2026, and how to protect it.

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From 1 July 2026, agents, conveyancers and buyer's agents must verify your identity and source of funds on every property purchase. Here is what buyers need.

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Property market signals explained for Australian buyers: how to read auction clearance rates, listings, days on market, vendor discounts and yields.

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Short-stay rules in 2026, state by state: Victoria's 7.5% levy, NSW's 180-day cap, WA's register, Hobart's crackdown, and the investor maths compared.

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