The Australian housing market has carried on its upswing into 2024. National dwelling values rose 0.4% increase in January marking a consistent, year-long rise in value. As we saw towards the end of 2023, Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane have seen significant growth and continue to drive the aggregate figures as some other cities have experienced declines. Regional markets are also gaining momentum, outpacing the capital cities in value growth. Read on as we examine these trends more closely and discuss the important factors for investors to consider moving forward.