Cairns is leading the property boom with home prices up nearly 10% in the past year, making it one of the fastest-growing markets in the country. Economists say falling interest rates combined with a shortage of new homes means the surge is likely to continue. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Cairns

The Regional Queensland property market is keeping up with capital cities - with house prices jumping more than 12 per cent in the past year. Growth is expected to continue but today's rate rise could strike a temporary blow to buyer confidence. 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Cairns

The Far North's property market has outperformed capital cities - with house prices jumping more than 13 per cent in the past year. That growth is expected to continue this year, but the same pace isn't guaranteed. 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Cairns