FEAR & GREED | Business News House prices set to jump; $7 billion shopping week kicks off; new battery rules for flyers
Nov 23, 2025
House prices are predicted to soar, driven by rate cuts and first-time buyers, despite a sluggish spring selling season. Shoppers are gearing up for a massive $7 billion shopping week as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, with emphasis on discounts. New safety regulations for power banks on flights are raising concerns over battery fires. Meanwhile, the G20 summit promises to tackle climate commitments and the inclusion of Ukraine in peace talks with Russia.
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Record Prices, Then A Supply-Led Slowdown
- Domain forecasts record capital-city house prices by end of 2026 driven by rate cuts, higher incomes and first-home buyer demand.
- New supply is expected in late 2026 which may ease affordability pressures and slow growth into 2027.
Gold Coast Building Boom Observed
- Sean described seeing massive new building activity on the Gold Coast as evidence of rising housing supply coming online.
- He suggested that visible high-rise construction could help relieve housing pressure when completed.
Spring Selling Loses Momentum
- Auction clearance rates have dipped below 70% for the first time in over five months, suggesting the spring selling season is losing momentum.
- Economists still expect prices to rise despite this short-term softening and rising market nervousness.