House and unit prices are forecast to slide up to 4 per cent next financial year, creating a rare window for first-time buyers to enter the market at reduced entry points.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
An extra 40,000 jobs added to Australia's economy in May signals a resilient labour market that may keep the Reserve Bank focused on managing inflation through interest rates.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
The ACT Government has committed significant funding to a decade-long water quality improvement program aimed at reducing harmful blue-green algae in a major urban lake.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
A plain-English guide to the upfront costs of buying in the ACT, from conveyance duty to inspections, and the concessions that may reduce the bill.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
A plain-English guide to what makes up the cost of renting in the ACT, how rental bonds work, and the tenant protections built into the territory's residential tenancy framework.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
A plain-English guide to how Canberra property works: the forces that shape it, the leasehold land system, the difference between houses and apartments, and where to find current median data.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
A plain-English explainer on the main drivers of household costs in the ACT, how the city differs from the rest of Australia, and where to find the current official figures.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
Strong employment growth adds to pressure on Reserve Bank to maintain higher rates, with implications for mortgage holders.
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
