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INDUSTRY NEWS
HIA Chief Economist says ending LMI will lower home prices over time
HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon says the Federal Government’s decision to scrap Lenders Mortgage Insurance for first home buyers will push prices up in the short term but ultimately lower rents, boost housing supply, and improve affordability over the next three to six years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capitals reclaim growth lead from regions after nine-month run
Australia’s property race just took a turn. After nine months of regional dominance, the capitals are back in front, edging ahead in growth while the regions still hold the rental crown.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government pauses code changes to speed up home building
The Albanese Government has moved to ease Australia’s housing crisis by pausing further changes to the National Construction Code until 2029 and fast-tracking approvals for thousands of new homes, in reforms welcomed by industry but criticised as only a first step toward fixing chronic undersupply.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Luxury, legacy and giving back: Monika Tu on real estate and charity
Selling some of Australia’s most prestigious homes has made Monika Tu a standout in the world of luxury real estate, but she believes her true legacy lies beyond the property market. For the founder of Black Diamondz, giving back through philanthropy is just as important as closing multimillion-dollar deals. From raising record-breaking sums for children’s health to leading her team…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ: OCR cuts not over yet
New Zealand’s central bank has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25 percentage points, and further reductions may be on the way as the economy struggles with weak growth and rising unemployment, according to Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
unió: Reimagining space for a smarter, smaller footprint
What if your bedroom could turn into a home office by day, or your lounge could become a guest room at night — all without knocking down a wall? That’s the idea behind unió, a new spatial living system from Rachel Oakley that swaps static floorplans for flexible, modular design.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The great mismatch: smaller households, bigger homes
Australia’s housing market has a size problem. While more than 60 per cent of households are made up of just one or two people, most of the nation’s homes are still built for families. New research from Cotality shows the classic three-bedroom house dominates supply, leaving singles and couples struggling to find smaller, better-fitting options.
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INTERNATIONAL
Private equity executives swap London for Lake Como amid tax exodus
Rising taxes in the UK are prompting a wave of private equity executives to relocate, with Italy, and increasingly Lake Como, emerging as the destination of choice. Estate agents say Milan’s luxury apartment market is at breaking point, pushing high-net-worth buyers toward grand villas on the lake once reserved for Hollywood’s elite.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Property Management in an age of legislative complexity
Across Australia, property managers are facing sweeping legislative reforms that are tightening compliance and reshaping daily operations. From Victoria’s prescriptive requirements to New South Wales’ differing systems, there is now little margin for error. At First National Bonnici & Associates, Blair DeFazio says the changes reflect a broader national challenge, and a profession adapting through education and collaboration.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Stamp Duty under fire as top priority for Economic Roundtable
Stamp duty has emerged as a central issue at this week’s Economic Roundtable, with Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics Dr Nicola Powell warning the tax has grown into one of the biggest barriers to home ownership and economic efficiency.
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Celebrity Homes
Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons list Cremorne estate Ingleneuk for $23 million
Lisa Wilkinson and her husband, author Peter FitzSimons, have put their long-held family estate in Cremorne on the market with an asking price of $23 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Build-to-Rent pipeline expands as NSW launches affordable housing project on South Coast
Australia’s build-to-rent sector is gaining ground, with fresh government projects rolling out alongside a record national pipeline, even as analysts warn that momentum may start to ease beyond 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
HIA urges red, white and green tape overhaul ahead of Economic Reform Roundtable
Australia’s home building sector is demanding urgent action from policymakers as the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable gets underway in Canberra.
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INTERNATIONAL
HSBC flags 73% of Hong Kong commercial property loans as risky
HSBC has revealed that 73 per cent of its Hong Kong commercial property loans are now considered at higher risk, underscoring the deepening challenges in one of the world’s most expensive real estate markets. The warning comes amid falling office rents, record-high vacancies, and mounting financial strain on smaller developers, placing fresh pressure on the bank’s $32bn (AUD $48.4bn) exposure…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Leadership fatigue is the hidden risk no one talks about
In an age where “always on” has become the default setting for many leaders, the pressure to be decisive, available and endlessly resilient can take a hidden toll. For Thomas McGlynn, Director/CEO of BresicWhitney, the warning signs aren’t abstract; they appear in the decisions leaders make, the hours they keep, and the strain that shows long before burnout arrives.
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Celebrity Homes
Supermodel Adriana Lima lists high-security Brentwood estate for $24.4m AUD
Supermodel Adriana Lima is selling her ultra-secure Brentwood estate, complete with AI-powered cameras, laser beams, and 24/7 armed patrols, for US $15.995 million (A$24.4 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Record migration adds to housing market pressures
Australia’s migration numbers are smashing records, and the housing market is feeling every bit of it. With more than 450,000 new permanent and long-term arrivals in the past financial year, which well above government forecasts, demand for homes is set to stay fierce.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Listings lag, but sellers hold the advantage
Despite favourable market conditions, new property listings are well below average. Discover the five structural factors driving Australia’s housing shortage.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Homeowners bank record profits as housing market recovery gains pace
Australia’s property market is delivering windfall returns for sellers, with new Domain data showing most homeowners are reaping substantial profits when they sell. In the first half of 2025, profit-making sales reached their highest level in decades for houses and in three years for units, as rising prices and longer ownership periods combined to boost equity across much of the…
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INTERNATIONAL
First state-backed developer falls in China’s property crisis
China South City has become the first state-backed property developer to be ordered into liquidation since the country’s real estate debt crisis began in 2021, marking a significant escalation in the sector’s troubles.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Melbourne office market faces major shift under proposed WFH rules
Victoria’s plan to make working from home a legal right is expected to trigger a major shift in Melbourne’s CBD office market, with new analysis suggesting the changes could reshape demand, rental values and investor strategies across the sector.
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Celebrity Homes
‘Chateau Swann’ hits the market as AFL boss heads south
AFL football boss Greg Swann and his wife Leonie are farewelling their beloved Queensland home, affectionately known as ‘Chateau Swann’. The five-bedroom entertainer’s haven, which has played host to AFL stars, family and friends over the past decade, is headed to auction later this month as the couple make the move to Melbourne.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The real estate talent squeeze: why the industry must rebuild career pathways
Offshoring and automation have delivered short-term relief for real estate businesses facing rising costs and shrinking margins. But Belle Property CEO Nick Boyd warns there’s a long-term consequence to this cost-cutting that the industry is only beginning to confront: the disappearance of junior roles and the erosion of the talent pipeline.
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INTERNATIONAL
Student housing crisis deepens in Greece as rents skyrocket ahead of academic year
Greece’s student housing market is buckling under the pressure of soaring demand and limited supply, with parents and students scrambling to find affordable accommodation in time for the new university term.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Slight uptick in auctions hints at stronger spring momentum
Australia’s auction market is showing early signs of renewed energy, with a slight rise in listings this week and even stronger volumes forecast ahead. While winter conditions have kept overall activity subdued, clearance rates are holding steady, and in some cases, bouncing back, indicating growing buyer confidence and market resilience. With nearly 2,000 homes scheduled to go under the hammer…
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INTERNATIONAL
Hong Kong awaits mainland investment as major commercial assets hit the market
Mainland investors tipped to play key role as landmark Hong Kong assets hit the market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New suburb approved for Melbourne’s expanding outer north
A major residential development has been approved for Melbourne’s outer north, with the Victorian Government greenlighting the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan. The new suburb will deliver thousands of homes, schools, parks, and local centres as part of a long-term plan to accommodate the city’s growing population.
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Celebrity Homes
Shannen Doherty’s Malibu estate lists for US$9.5M one year after her death
Shannen Doherty’s longtime Malibu home has been listed for AU $14.25 million, one year after her passing.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property values flat as market uncertainty persists
National property values in New Zealand edged down by 0.2% in July, with the housing market showing little momentum amid ongoing economic headwinds, according to Cotality NZ’s latest Home Value Index.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Family wallets under pressure: 6% of Aussies helped loved ones with rent or a deposit
Finder report shows the cost of housing is increasingly a shared burden among family members.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why floor plans are failing the real estate industry
They’re trusted by buyers, overlooked by agents, and riddled with errors. Floor plans could be the weakest part of your campaign, and Michael Cardillo is calling it out.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
What’s the real price? Inside the grey areas of quoting, compliance and trust
In Victoria, underquoting remains a complex and often contentious issue. Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell believes the current approach to compliance doesn’t always reflect the pace and nuance of the market, and that more practical solutions are needed to support both agents and consumers.
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INTERNATIONAL
Christie’s launches dedicated crypto real estate division as demand for digital property deals grows
Christie’s International Real Estate has launched the industry’s first dedicated crypto property division, allowing luxury homes to be bought and sold entirely in digital currency.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Domain shareholders back $3 Billion CoStar takeover
Nearly 100% of eligible shareholders vote in favour of CoStar’s $3 billion acquisition of Domain, paving the way for final court approval this week.
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Mindset and Personal Development
“Who’s winning?” is the wrong question. Here’s a smarter way to negotiate in real estate
In real estate, negotiation happens daily, but if your strategy still centres on “winning,” you might be doing it wrong. Roger Fisher and William Ury, authors of Getting to Yes, argue that great deals come from collaboration, not combat. Their Harvard-backed framework isn’t just for diplomats, it’s built for agents juggling price, pressure, and personalities.
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