Hobart Property Insights

24/06/2026

From 1 July, new compliance laws will change how property transactions are handled across Australia.

You may notice additional ID checks and information requests as part of the buying or selling process, these are now a legal requirement designed to improve transparency and reduce financial crime.

Learn more about the changes here👉 https://agent.domain.com.au/news/real-estate-aml-ctf-compliance-laws-1527427/

Australia’s real estate sector faces a massive compliance shift on July 1 as new AML/CTF laws introduce mandatory customer due diligence and tracking.

16/06/2026

📊 A Senate inquiry into proposed Capital Gains Tax and negative gearing reforms has heard concerns from Australia's peak accounting and industry bodies about the potential impact on investment and housing supply. As the debate continues, the outcome could have significant implications for Australia's property market.

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Australia’s peak real estate body has slammed the federal government’s controversial changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing as the second day of a Senate inquiry into the reforms continues on Tuesday.

15/06/2026

🏡 Tasmania now has the slowest population growth in Australia. As population trends continue to shape our economy, workforce and property market, what do you think needs to happen to attract more people to the state?

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There are urgent calls for one Australian state to fix a stark decline before it’s too late, in a grim example of what’s coming for the rest of the country.

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.

📖 Worth a read if you’re keeping an eye on where property policy may be headed:

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.