What does the housing market have in store in 2026? Property experts weigh in
The residential market in 2025 continued to experience many of the challenges evident in recent years. Price inflation for second-hand properties remained strong, rising by an average of 7 per cent to 9 per cent over the year as demand consistently outpaced supply. Although the number of new homes completed is expected to marginally exceed 2024 levels, it remains significantly below what is required to alleviate the ongoing supply shortage.
The residential market in 2025 continued to experience many of the challenges evident in recent years. Price inflation for second-hand properties remained strong, rising by an average of 7 per cent to 9 per cent over the year as demand consistently outpaced supply. Although the number of new homes completed is expected to marginally exceed 2024 levels, it remains significantly below what is required to alleviate the ongoing supply shortage.