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Australian Housing Market Frenzy: Prices Surge Amid Competition

10/7/2025

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Rising competition between first-home buyers and investors in Australia is driving property prices.
The expanded 5% deposit scheme has intensified demand, fueling a market frenzy to secure homes.
Investor housing credit growth rose 9.1% year-on-year, the highest in a decade.
Listings are down 15.6% year-on-year, tightening supply, with prices expected to rise.

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Story summary

Rising competition between first-home buyers and investors in Australia is driving property prices.
The expanded 5% deposit scheme has intensified demand, fueling a market frenzy to secure homes.
Investor housing credit growth rose 9.1% year-on-year, the highest in a decade.
Listings are down 15.6% year-on-year, tightening supply, with prices expected to rise.