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INTERNATIONAL
Homes at London’s most expensive development start at a staggering £35 Million
Scheduled for completion in Spring 2026 after six years of construction, the 1 Mayfair scheme will eclipse the previous record-holder for luxury developments, the Candy brothers’ £1.3 billion One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge.
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OPINION
The great debate: should the real estate industry shut down over Christmas?
The festive season often signals a hard stop for many industries, but for real estate, shutting down entirely presents unique challenges.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Top 10 affordable investment hotspots under $500K
New research from Washington Brown, powered by Hotspotting, has uncovered Australia's "bargain" property hotspots.
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Real Estate News
Helping agents unlock growth through smart financial planning
Agent Profit Planner is a tool that helps real estate agencies transform financial insight into actionable growth.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is a rate cut out for 2024 as inflation holds steady?
Markets now align with a view of rate cuts beginning in May 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIV has concerns about Victoria’s new rental reforms
The reforms, part of the Vic Labor Government’s broader housing strategy, aim to address rental market inequalities while balancing the concerns of the real estate industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Six reasons why Queensland has soared past Victoria to become an investor paradise
This marks the first time the Sunshine State has held this position since the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) began tracking loan numbers and values by state.
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INTERNATIONAL
US buyers poised to benefit in a shifting 2025 housing market
The US property market is set to provide more breathing room for buyers in the New Year, according to Zillow’s latest market outlook.
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OPINION
2024 property market insights: lessons learned and trends to watch in 2025
As 2025 fast approaches, Michelle May predicts several significant trends that will shape the property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Build-to-Rent in the spotlight: legislative hurdles and North Sydney’s landmark proposal
The build-to-rent (BTR) housing sector, a key component of addressing Australia’s rental housing crisis, is at the centre of two pivotal developments this week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property market rounds off Spring with auction frenzy
The Australian property market has closed out spring on a high note, with a surge in auction activity across the nation.
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INTERNATIONAL
China’s massive urban village overhaul: 1 million homes, 300 cities, and a real estate revival
China has announced a major expansion of its urban village redevelopment program, increasing coverage from 35 cities to nearly 300 as part of efforts to stabilise the real estate sector.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Future Fund investment could help address our housing shortages
The HIA is urging the Future Fund to prioritise investment in new apartment construction to help address Australia’s housing crisis.
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INTERNATIONAL
UK renters face 18% hike by 2029 amid housing supply challenges
In London, renters are already allocating almost half of their monthly income to housing costs.
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INTERNATIONAL
Big US cities challenge algorithmic rents
San Francisco and Philadelphia are leading the charge against rent-setting software, passing laws to regulate the use of algorithmic systems that leverage nonpublic data.
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INTERNATIONAL
Shanghai leads the way in real estate tax incentives
Shanghai has become the first major Chinese city to roll out tax incentives aimed at boosting its property market.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Casey Laulala’s reinvention from All Blacks centre to rising star of real estate
“Discipline, focus, doing the ‘one-percenters’ … all that sticks with you. Now, it’s about translating those habits into real estate.”
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Real Estate News
Milk Chocolate® unveils a new proprietary platform to revolutionise the property buying experience in Australia.
Milk Chocolate®, an Australian start-up co-founded by Michael Cleary and Richie Ragel, is set to transform the property purchasing landscape.
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INTERNATIONAL
The growing trend of downsizers renting through retirement
In the UK renting in retirement has embraced, eliminating the stress and expense of property maintenance.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Weekend auction round-up
Melbourne and Sydney lead the auction activity but showed softer clearance rates of 64.9% and 63.4%.
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INTERNATIONAL
NYC ends broker fees for renters
The New York City Council’s recent passage of the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Act represents a significant shift in the city’s rental market. This legislation mandates that landlords, rather than tenants, bear the cost of broker fees when brokers are hired to list and show apartments. Traditionally, New York City renters have been responsible for these fees, which can amount…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Experts discuss the future of Australia’s Build-to-Rent market
BTR, a well-established asset class internationally, is still in its infancy in Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What is the commercial property outlook for 2025?
The top 7 predictions for Australian commercial property in 2025
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Million-dollar suburbs with potential for growth
Propertybuyer and Hotspotting reveal Australia’s next million-dollar suburbs, spotlighting top areas with prime potential for long-term capital growth.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Trump victory drives record US searches for NZ property
New Zealand property searches by US residents spiked dramatically following Donald Trump’s election victory, particularly from Democratic-leaning states.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Spring auction season shows resilience
National auction results for Saturday, Nov 9, 2024
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tapping into SMSF property: a growing opportunity for agents
Australians have embraced Self Managed Super Funds property investing for greater control and better returns
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INTERNATIONAL
Singapore’s heritage Shophouses snapped up by wealthy investors
Comparable to New York’s brownstones or London’s Soho properties, these iconic buildings are seeing record prices, attracting billionaires, and local developers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REA Group: Healthy market boosts listings and revenue
REA Group (ASX) has reported a strong start to the 2024 financial year, with revenue from core operations reaching $413 million, a 21% year-on-year increase. REA Group CEO Owen Wilson said this impressive performance reflects strong seller confidence and high listing volumes, providing buyers with more options and moderating house price growth. “Seller confidence continued to drive a strong listings…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Million Dollar Listing New York’s Kirsten Jordan shares her secrets for real estate success
Kirsten Jordan, the luxury real estate powerhouse on Million Dollar Listing New York, has carved a path in one of the world’s most competitive markets. Here's her advice to fellow agents.
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INTERNATIONAL
Mortgage rates rise following Trump victory
Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney’s property market shifts: insights from Domain’s ‘Matching Demand’ report
Sydney’s property market is witnessing significant change, driven by affordability, lifestyle needs, and demographic shifts.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane surpasses major cities to rank second in Global Cost of Living Rankings
Shock as Aussie city named in global top 2 for best cost of living.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA holds rates steady: what it means for the real estate market
It came as no surprise: The RBA has held the official cash rate at 4.35% marking the eighth consecutive time rates have remained unchanged.
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INTERNATIONAL
Political tensions high as one in five Americans report neighbour disputes
As Americans head to the polls, a new report by highlights the depth of political divisions in communities across the US.
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