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All property stories from Canberra.
The gap between Canberra’s median house and unit price has blown out to more than $365,000, pushing more buyers into the apartment market and forcing developers to rethink their pipeline.
Anticipation of lower interest rates by late 2026 is prompting more public servants and first-home buyers to inspect properties in Gungahlin and Belconnen corridors.
ACT zoning tweaks and approval delays are steering buyer activity toward established corridors while lifting prices in select Belconnen pockets.
Strong weekend results across Gungahlin and Belconnen suggest the ACT property market has found its rhythm after months of uncertainty.
With vacancy rates below 1% and renewed interest rate uncertainty, Canberra's investment property sector faces a pivotal moment as yields shrink and owner-occupiers dominate bidding.
Canberra property investors face squeezed rental yields around 3.5-4% as median house prices climb toward $850,000. Explore how rising prices are reshaping investment strategy in Gungahlin and Belconnen.
While national capitals face price pressure, Canberra's resilient $835k median and shifting buyer preferences are reshaping which suburbs offer genuine opportunity.
With yields climbing and vacancy rates plummeting, property investors are discovering that Canberra's tight rental market offers better returns than larger capitals.
Where to live in Canberra in 2026: the best suburbs for families, renters, first home buyers and young professionals, from Inner North cafe culture to Gungahlin affordability.
What it costs to live in Canberra in 2026: median house prices, weekly rents, groceries, transport, utilities and childcare, plus how Canberra compares to Sydney and Melbourne.
As median house prices climb to $835k, Canberra renters face a stark choice: save for years or accept soaring weekly costs that rival mortgage payments.
Who qualifies for the ACT Land Rent Scheme, what the 2026 income and asset limits are, how the 2% discounted rate is calculated, and how to apply, explained plainly for Canberra residents.
Thousands of apartments approved but not built are leaving Canberra renters and buyers competing for scarce housing.
Discover why new apartments in Canberra are going all-electric. Learn how ACT energy rules are reshaping gas-free homes with solar and better insulation.
Major cities' worst auction clearance rates in years signal potential slowdown ahead for Canberra buyers and sellers.
The Lawson brings exclusive amenity-rich living to the ACT, mimicking successful models from Melbourne and California.
Shane Anderson's vision reshapes Canberra's housing market. The Lawson project shows how one developer anticipated demand before the market caught up.
House and unit prices are forecast to slide up to 4 per cent next financial year, creating a rare window for first-time buyers to enter the market at reduced entry points.
ACT stamp duty concessions help Canberra first home buyers save tens of thousands compared to NSW and Victoria. See exact costs for $500k properties.
A plain-language guide to how the ACT's housing and rental market works, what shapes demand and supply, and where the affordability pressures sit.
A plain-English guide to the upfront costs of buying in the ACT, from conveyance duty to inspections, and the concessions that may reduce the bill.
A plain-English guide to how Canberra property works: the forces that shape it, the leasehold land system, the difference between houses and apartments, and where to find current median data.
The Lawson redefines luxury apartments in Canberra with an exclusive wellness club membership. Discover pools, gyms, and lifestyle amenities that rival country-club living.
Shared rooftop spaces are reshaping apartment living in Canberra, offering buyers extra outdoor room beyond their walls.
Discover The Lawson, 244 new luxury apartments in Belconnen beside Lake Ginninderra. Country-club-style amenities redefine Canberra apartment living.
The ACT has lacked genuinely luxury apartment stock for years. New amenity-led developments are transforming the residential market.
Shane Anderson's consultancy advises buyers and developers on new apartment trends, with Lake Ginninderra precinct leading the way in Belconnen.
A plain-English guide to general rates, land tax and Canberra's 99-year Crown lease system, and where to find the official numbers
The ACT's Home Buyer Concession Scheme can eliminate stamp duty entirely for eligible first-home buyers, and off the plan purchases in Canberra carry an additional structural advantage that established property does not.
A 244-apartment development beside Lake Ginninderra is drawing buyers from across the country to Belconnen, with its wellness-focused amenity and Fender Katsalidis architecture setting it apart from existing ACT stock.
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