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 Research-led perspectives on the Australian property market, investment strategy, tax, lending, and the structural decisions that shape long-term outcomes.

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## [Country Calling: Regional Values Outpace the Capitals Again](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/regional-property-outpaces-capitals)

 Regional WA is up 14.1%, Tasmania 11.6% and SA 10.7% as moves to the regions match the Covid peak. See where buyers are heading.

5 min read · October 22, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/regional-property-outpaces-capitals) 

[![Country Calling: Regional Values Outpace the Capitals Again](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Region%20Prices%20Hold%20Steady.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/regional-property-outpaces-capitals)

## [Where to Buy Under $1 Million in Australia's Capital Cities](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/where-to-buy-under-1-million-in-australias-capital-cities)

 Where houses still sell for under $1M in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, plus the negative gearing fix explained.

5 min read · October 15, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/where-to-buy-under-1-million-in-australias-capital-cities) 

[![Where to Buy Under $1 Million in Australia's Capital Cities](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Where%20You%20Can%20Still%20Buy%20For%20Under%20$1m.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/where-to-buy-under-1-million-in-australias-capital-cities)

## [Spring Momentum Builds as Auctions Improve and New Build Lending Rises](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/spring-momentum-builds-as-auctions-improve-and-new-build-lending-rises)

 Auction clearance rates hit a 12-week high as new build lending rises in every state. Plus low vacancies and WA listings surge.

4 min read · October 15, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/spring-momentum-builds-as-auctions-improve-and-new-build-lending-rises) 

[![Spring Momentum Builds as Auctions Improve and New Build Lending Rises](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Listings%20Surge.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/spring-momentum-builds-as-auctions-improve-and-new-build-lending-rises)

## [Property Is a Long Game: Regional Sellers Lead on Profits](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/property-long-game-regional-sellers-profits)

 97.6% of regional sellers made a profit, led by Queensland at 98.4%. Plus land prices, new SMSF rules and club land for housing.

4 min read · October 15, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/property-long-game-regional-sellers-profits) 

[![Property Is a Long Game: Regional Sellers Lead on Profits](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Registered%20Clubs%20Could%20Unlock%20Land.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/property-long-game-regional-sellers-profits)

## [Regional Property Holds Firm as Auction Clearance Rates Rebound](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/regional-property-auctions-rebound)

 Perth and Darwin prices are 14.9% higher than a year ago and Melbourne cleared 59.6% at auction. Plus why downsizers are waiting.

5 min read · October 15, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/regional-property-auctions-rebound) 

[![Regional Property Holds Firm as Auction Clearance Rates Rebound](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Clearance%20Rate%20Rebound.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/regional-property-auctions-rebound)

## [Firing on All Fronts: Queensland Leads Every Property Sector](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/queensland-strongest-multi-sector-property-market)

 Homes, offices, retail, industrial and farmland are all growing. Plus Adelaide’s 175% 20-year gain and why softness won’t last.

6 min read · October 15, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/queensland-strongest-multi-sector-property-market) 

[![Firing on All Fronts: Queensland Leads Every Property Sector](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Price%20Weakness%20Unlikely%20To%20Last.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/queensland-strongest-multi-sector-property-market)

## [Beyond the Headlines: Prices Rise in 85% of Australian Suburbs](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/australian-suburbs-where-prices-are-rising)

 Headlines say prices are slipping. Suburb data says otherwise, with affordable markets in Tasmania and Queensland leading.

5 min read · October 15, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/australian-suburbs-where-prices-are-rising) 

[![Beyond the Headlines: Prices Rise in 85% of Australian Suburbs](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Vacancies%20Ease%20-%20Slightly.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/australian-suburbs-where-prices-are-rising)

## [Australia's Top Growth Markets: 23 Suburbs Double in Value in Three Years](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/top-growth-markets-suburbs-double-value)

 Woodridge units up 131%, Menangle Park houses up 107%. See the affordable suburbs near Sydney, Perth and Brisbane leading the way.

4 min read · October 15, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/top-growth-markets-suburbs-double-value) 

[![Australia's Top Growth Markets: 23 Suburbs Double in Value in Three Years](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Our%20Most%20Liveable%20Cities.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/top-growth-markets-suburbs-double-value)

## [Regional Markets Outperform as New Property Laws Take Effect](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/regional-markets-outperform-new-property-laws)

 Regional WA leads with 16.9% annual growth as the regions outperform. What new state property laws and build-to-rent mean for you.

3 min read · October 15, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/regional-markets-outperform-new-property-laws) 

[![Regional Markets Outperform as New Property Laws Take Effect](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Regions%20Outperforming%20Capitals.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/regional-markets-outperform-new-property-laws)

## [The $1 Trillion Pipeline: Where Infrastructure Is Driving Demand](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/transport-infrastructure-drives-property-growth)

 664 major projects worth over $1 trillion, from Sydney Metro West to Cross River Rail, are reshaping where property demand grows.

5 min read · October 15, 2026 

[Read article →](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/transport-infrastructure-drives-property-growth) 

[![The $1 Trillion Pipeline: Where Infrastructure Is Driving Demand](https://www.nuestar.com.au/hubfs/The%20Week%20in%20Real%20Estate/Supply%20Lockdown%20Deepens.png)](https://www.nuestar.com.au/blog/transport-infrastructure-drives-property-growth)

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