
Market Update | May 2025 Edition
With the federal election now settled, attention is turning to how the Albanese Governmentโs second term will influence Australiaโs housing market. A series of major housing reforms are already underway, aimed at boosting accessibility and easing affordability pressures. Laborโs expanded 5% deposit scheme is a significant move, removing income caps for first-home buyers and widening the pool of eligible applicants.