03/09/2026
Australia’s housing market is sending two very different signals.
Home values are falling, yet housing construction is still growing.
ABS data shows dwelling investment rose 1.6% in the June quarter and 5.8% over the year, while national home values fell again in August.
So what’s driving the disconnect?
Construction often reflects projects approved and financed months or even years earlier, while property prices respond much faster to borrowing costs, buyer demand and market confidence.
That means falling prices and rising construction activity can happen at the same time.
Read the full LNO Mortgages breakdown to understand what this could mean for home buyers, investors and borrowers across Australia.
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