Federal Budget provides cost-of-living relief but little new support for housing supply

The 2025–26 Federal Budget includes a few new housing measures but they’re unlikely to ease supply or affordability pressures in the short term.

That’s the view of LJ Hooker Head of Research and Business Intelligence Mathew Tiller, who shared his expert analysis in a free new report available for download on the LJ Hooker website.

“First-home buyers received a boost with an expanded Help to Buy scheme and there’s funding for modular housing and faster planning approvals,” Mathew said. “Still, new housing supply remains well behind where it needs to be.

“Economic forecasts remain positive, and with interest rates expected to fall, home prices should continue to rise, although likely at a slower pace than in recent years.

“Long-term investments in infrastructure and construction training will help supply over time but the impact won’t be immediate.”

In the report, Mathew provides detailed coverage of the budget through a property market lens. This includes insights into both the residential and commercial real estate industries, upcoming infrastructure projects and a state-by-state breakdown of announced spending items.

The report is available for download at https://ljh.co/federal-budget-2025-26.