The Forces Behind Australia’s Property Boom
Home ownership is slipping further out of reach as property prices soar. The surge is driven by housing shortages, slowed construction, and rising migration. Despite higher interest rates, demand stays strong—especially in cities—while investors chase rental returns, often outbidding first-home buyers.Government incentives and the view of property as a safe long-term investment fuel demand, while post-COVID lifestyle shifts push up prices in regional towns.For many Australians, this means wealth for some but hardship for renters and young families. Real solutions lie in better planning, more housing supply, and stronger support for lower-income buyers—so a home is a possibility, not a luxury.Visit our website at aussierealestate.net.au.