Rhys Tarling

Reporter

152 posts
Rhys is an experienced journalist, nearing a decade of experience in publishing. He has previously written for The West Australian and The Sunday Times features: West Real Estate, New Homes, and Outdoor Explorer. Rhys' repertoire also includes music and film, previously writing for X-Press Magazine and Screen Rant. He was also Associate Editor of Edith Cowan University's Dircksey Magazine.
Canberra stamp duty concession expansion.

Canberra expands exemption for off-the-plan stamp duty

From November 27, Canberran homebuyers will not have to pay stamp duty on off-the-plan apartment or townhouses valued up to $800,000.
Dire rental affordability in Melbourne

Melbourne’s rental market is ‘fundamentally broken’

According to the latest Rental Affordability Index, an average Melbourne rental property costs 24% of a household’s $108,955 income.
Affordable housing Australia

Honing in on quality and innovative affordable housing

What was considered the affordable housing aesthetic is becoming a thing of the past, said Studio Place co-founder James Alexender-Hatziplis
The list of towns seeing the largest declines in price growth are predominantly beach holiday destinations.

Regional Australia beach holiday homes see price decline

Regional Australia is experiencing a mix of price growth movements, however, at an aggregate level, median prices are up.

Australian auction market recovers thanks to a strong Melbourne rebound

A huge Melbourne recovery saw the Australian auction market make quite the comeback with a 32.5% rebound across the combined capitals.
Julian Coppini

Australia’s real estate market to see a sustained upswing through next year

Report author Julian Coppini says land prices continue to increase in some markets – boosted, in part, by large and growing housing shortages.
Muse Boutique

Australian property market wrap: 8 November 2023

From the launch of a boutique residential project in one of Sydney’s oldest neighbourhoods to the first office asset exchanged in Perth this year, today’s wrap spans east to west.
Australia's vacancy rate fell

Australia’s vacancy rate drops to 0.8% in October

Australian renters continue to draw the short straw as vacancy rates fell further in October. 
RBA Governor, Michele Bullock

Australian mortgage holders denied respite as RBA raises cash rate to 4.35%

After four months of pauses, the RBA has raised the official cash to 4.35 per cent, delivering a fresh dose of pain to Australian mortgage holders. 
HIA 2023 Perth Home of the Year

Three-level home awarded HIA Perth Home of the Year

A three-level Mount Pleasant home by Premier One Constructions has been awarded the 2023 HIA Truecore Steel Perth Home of the Year. 

Top Articles

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards returns to Australia for a landmark ninth edition

With entries closing 10 July, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) has officially launched its ninth edition.

2026 set to redefine Australia’s property market

Rising demand and tight supply are driving strong growth across Australia’s property markets in 2026.

Where should you invest: Metropolitan or regional markets?

Explore the pros and cons of metropolitan vs. regional property markets.