Market Boom: Investor Activity Hits 8-Year High
Investors are flocking back to Australia's property market, driven by low interest rates and tight rental supply, resulting in fierce competition and significant profits for sellers.
Investor activity has surged over the past 18 months, reaching its highest share of new lending since 2017, with approximately one in seven Australians now owning a rental property.
According to the REA Group's PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report, new investor lending has risen steadily, fueled by tight rental conditions and renewed confidence following multiple RBA rate cuts.
- Queensland and South Australia recorded the highest increase in investor loans, up 16% from the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
- NSW saw a 12% increase in investor loans.
- Western Australia experienced a 10% increase in investor loans.
- Victoria recorded a 9% rise in investor loans over the same period.
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Author's summary: Investor activity in Australia's property market hits an 8-year high.
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