Hobart Property Insights

12/06/2026

🏡 Interest rates remain one of the biggest influences on the property market. With some economists now calling for rate cuts, all eyes are on the RBA's next move...

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ANALYSIS

05/06/2026

📊 The May 2026 PropTrack Home Price Index has landed.

After a record run, national home prices were effectively flat in May as rising interest rates and affordability pressures began to weigh on the market.

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National home prices held essentially flat in May, with price falls in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth offset by modest rises elsewhere. Key findingsHome prices nationally decreased by 0.04% in May, after declining 0.1% in April. Prices in the combined capital cities were down 0.1% in May, whi...

29/05/2026

💰 A big change is coming for Tasmania's first-home buyers.

The State Government has confirmed the $30,000 First Home Owner Grant will be reduced and stamp duty savings on established homes will end from 1 July.

With some buyers potentially missing out on tens of thousands of dollars in assistance, the countdown is on.

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While the federal budget placed first home buyers front and centre in policy changes, those in Tasmania are set to feel the pinch from their own government.

12/05/2026

💰 Budget season is heating up, with negative gearing and capital gains tax changes firmly back in the spotlight.

Potential reforms could have major implications for investors, renters and the broader housing market, with debate intensifying around housing affordability and supply ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget.

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Housing is set to take centre stage in this year’s federal budget, and investors are bracing for a major shakeup that could reshape the market

05/05/2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate for a third straight meeting, taking it back to 4.35% matching the November 2023 peak.

It’s a clear signal the fight against inflation isn’t over yet, with ongoing implications for borrowing capacity, buyer confidence and overall market momentum.

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At its third meeting of the year, the central bank announced the latest cash rate amid ongoing global tension.

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

🏡 Is Hobart’s property market starting to shift?

The latest PropTrack data suggests the national market is beginning to rebalance, and we’re starting to see early signs of that here in Hobart too.

Buyer confidence is becoming more selective, borrowing capacity is tighter, and pricing strategy is now more critical than ever.

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Nearly half of SA4 regions recorded price declines in April, highlighting a clear and broad-based loss of momentum across the housing market.

28/04/2026

🏡 Could property tax rules be about to change?

Negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions are back in focus ahead of the May Budget, with several reform options being discussed.

Nothing is locked in yet... but any changes could have a big impact on investors, affordability and the broader property market.

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23/04/2026

🏡 Rates are already moving… are you ready?

Over 90% of banks have lifted fixed mortgage rates ahead of the next RBA decision—another sign the market is shifting.

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One of Australia’s biggest banks has hiked rates for the second time in three weeks, as 90pc of lenders race to reprice mortgages amid mounting expectations the RBA will move more than once.

20/03/2026

🏡 Buying in a changing rate environment?

Interest rates may be unpredictable, but the right strategy can make all the difference. This article shares practical tips to help buyers navigate the market with confidence.

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With interest rates likely to rise again, now's the time to bulletproof your finances, stress-test your budget and maximise your borrowing power.If you’re hoping to get the keys to your own place later this year, the work starts now, months before you put an offer in.Borrowing power is under press...