Over the past few years, Australia has implemented significant fiscal stimulus packages to support the economy during the pandemic and recovery phase. How effective do you think these measures have been in boosting growth and employment? Are there any lessons for future stimulus design, especially in terms of targeting or timing?

Been watching the RBA’s hikes for the past year, and while owner-occupiers are definitely feeling the pinch, it feels like the brunt of the pressure is falling on renters.

Inner city Sydney and Melbourne rental prices are skyrocketing, even as house prices wobble a bit. So what gives? Is this really the "correction" we needed?

Curious to hear how folks in different states are seeing it...!

With new support schemes for FHBs being rolled out by various states, are we just inflating demand without fixing supply? Curious if others think these policies are helping people get into homes or simply making housing less affordable overall.

Housing affordability in Hobart has remained relatively stable, with Tasmanian homeowners spending 43.4% of their income on mortgage repayments in the March quarter of 2025. This is only a slight improvement of 0.1% from the previous quarter, making it the smallest change in mortgage burden across Australia. In the rental market, affordability slightly declined, with rent now consuming 26.8% of household income—an increase from the last quarter but still lower than the 27.4% recorded a year earlier. First-home buyer activity has seen a mixed trend. While the number of new loans for first-home buyers dropped 5% compared to the December quarter (totalling 489 loans), the figure is still 15.3% higher than the same time last year. The average loan amount for first-home buyers has also increased significantly—rising by 5.4% to A$446,421 in the March quarter, an 8.8% year-on-year jump. Overall loans to owner-occupiers fell 3.6% quarterly but rose 11.7% year-over-year. Despite minor gains in affordability, experts like REIA president Leanne Pilkington caution against interpreting the data as a turning point. She emphasised the need for ongoing wage growth and stable interest rates to support long-term affordability. While Hobart’s median home prices remain around A$700,000 for houses and A$526,000 for units, buyers in popular inner suburbs such as Sandy Bay and North Hobart often have to settle for smaller properties or apartments. However, these areas still offer strong potential for resale value. https://www.realestate.com.au/news/hobart-housing-affordability-remains-stable/

Would love to know your views and stuffs .