Real Estate News
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Canadian demand for US property slows as tariffs take effect, but some Florida and Arizona hotspots remain popular
Canadian interest in US real estate is easing as new trade tariffs and a weaker Canadian dollar make buying across the border more expensive. While overall demand has fallen, Canadians remain the largest group of international buyers, with continued interest in lifestyle destinations such as Florida and Arizona, where warm weather and relative affordability still hold strong appeal.
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The hidden system top property managers are using to win the maintenance game
Leading property management agencies across Australia are quietly revolutionising maintenance coordination through "The Method" – a data-backed framework that transforms the industry's most challenging pain point into a business advantage.
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Agents + Co acquires leading agency in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, significantly expanding property management portfolio
Sydney's Agents + Co Property Group expands its footprint in the Eastern Suburbs with the acquisition of a leading Maroubra agency, significantly boosting its property management portfolio. "We're thrilled to welcome new landlords and tenants to the Agents + Co family," says General Manager George Roumanous of the move that positions them among the largest property managers in the region.
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Regional Australia powers ahead as dual forces drive growth
Regional Australia’s decade-long rise is no longer just a ripple effect from the capitals. Once defined by affordability seekers and mining booms, the regions have evolved into powerful property markets in their own right, fuelled by lifestyle migration, resource demand and permanent demographic change.
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Free daytime power under new ‘Solar Sharer’ scheme
Australians in three states will soon be able to use free electricity during the day, as the Albanese Government prepares to roll out a new “Solar Sharer” scheme that lets households tap into surplus solar energy - even if they don’t have rooftop panels.
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ReapitOne launches at Evolve ’25 to help agencies capture billions in untapped revenue
ReapitOne launches at Evolve '25, unifying sales, property management and lettings into a single ecosystem for Australian and New Zealand agencies. The platform addresses industry fragmentation that has cost agencies billions in potential revenue, with early adopters already seeing a 69% increase in cross-team referrals.
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RBA holds fire on rates as market momentum carries into summer
Despite no rate cut from the RBA, buyer confidence remains strong. Steady rates, tight stock and resilient demand are keeping the property market active as Australia heads into summer.
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San Francisco homes selling at fastest pace among major US cities
San Francisco's housing market has seen a dramatic acceleration, with homes now selling faster than in almost any other major US city.
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Housing approvals rise but still short of national targets
New home building approvals have seen a significant increase, though the construction industry still faces challenges in meeting national housing targets.
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McGrath and Knight Frank establish another 4 dual-branded offices, in the Wide Bay-Fraser Coast
McGrath and Knight Frank have established four dual-branded offices in Queensland’s Wide Bay-Fraser Coast region, north of Brisbane.
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The risks of sub-letting: how to protect your landlords (and their cover)
As Australia's rental market tightens to historic lows, tenants increasingly turn to subletting to offset rising costs, creating potential insurance headaches for landlords. While legal with consent, these arrangements can leave property owners exposed when damage occurs or rent goes unpaid.
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Spring momentum pushes Australian home prices to new record highs
Australia’s housing market shows no sign of slowing, with national home prices climbing for a tenth consecutive month in October.
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Property investors reach record share of mortgage market
Property investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage market since records began, signalling a significant shift in Australia's property landscape.
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Automatic FIRB approvals set to boost property investment
The Australian government is considering automatic Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approvals for established global investors with proven track records, a move welcomed by the Property Council of Australia.
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Local favourite Chevonne Rees, to lead Ray White Palmwoods
Chevonne Rees, one of the Sunshine Coast hinterland's most respected real estate professionals, has opened her own Ray White office in the heart of Palmwoods, with her husband and business partner, Brian Rees.
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Eastern Suburbs agent uses renders to unlock $4.45 million for unrenovated house
A seven-bedroom house at 202 Malabar Road, South Coogee, has sold for $4.45 million after Nick Papas used architectural renders to help buyers see past its unrenovated state. The Agents & Co principal ran a 27-day private treaty campaign that focused on showing buyers the property’s potential rather than asking them to imagine it. “This property was unrenovated although very…
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Buyer knowledge drives $8.1m Strathfield sale $100k above expectations
Norman So and Arron Muckenschnabel of Belle Property Strathfield have achieved an $8.1 million auction result for a six-bedroom freestanding home, delivering $100,000 above the vendor’s sale expectations. The substantial property at 24 Highgate Street offered six bedrooms, four bathrooms and four-car accommodation across 663.9 square metres, attracting four registered bidders to a tense and fast-paced auction. Strategy built on…
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Peter Camphin to lead fresh chapter for REIQ as new Chair
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has entered a new era with a significant leadership change as long-serving Chair Peter Brewer concludes his decade of service on the board.
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FOUNDIT welcomes Melanie Bosward As Partner, Buyers Agent, strengthening its expert network across NSW
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Melanie Bosward as its newest Founding Partner, Buyers Agent – expanding the company’s network of Market Experts and building on strong momentum across New South Wales.
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Steven Barkho joins The Rubinstein Group
The Rubinstein Group continues to attract some of Sydney’s most dynamic real estate professionals, welcoming Steven Barkho to the team.
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Ailo launches The PM Puzzle: a simple game with a serious message
A five-minute daily game giving Australian property managers a chance to win MECCA vouchers while sparking a larger conversation about burnout and outdated systems in the industry. "You don't have to settle for the old way," says former property manager Catherine Wells.
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Local family business joins Ray White after 20 years
After two decades of independent operation in Barham, New South Wales real estate gun Lauren Polkinghorne has joined the Ray White network.
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Melbourne and Harcourts co-sign as partners
Harcourts, Australia’s fastest-growing real estate brand, has banged the gavel as the Official Real Estate Partner of the Melbourne Football Club.
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Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five years faces growing pressure from rising land costs, according to new data from the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report. While demand for housing is strengthening amid lower borrowing costs, the report warns that escalating land prices and limited supply of shovel-ready sites could slow construction and undermine housing affordability.
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Farmland values pause after 12-year growth streak
After more than a decade of near-constant growth, the Australian farmland market is finally showing signs of slowing, as higher costs, shifting commodity returns and cautious sentiment lead to a cooling in sales activity. While analysts say the fundamentals remain strong, the pause marks a notable adjustment for one of the country’s most resilient real estate sectors.
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New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early stages of a market recovery.
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Evolution of REA Group’s market intelligence offering set to deliver unparalleled data-led insights
The release of new residential benchmarking data expands REA’s market intelligence product suite to support agency growth and development.
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Targeted campaign delivers six offers and fast sale in Belmont North
A three-bedroom weatherboard home at 67 Old Belmont Road, Belmont North, has sold for $907,000 in 17 days through Lisa Borstel of Raine & Horne Belmont. The single-level property with one bathroom and double garage attracted six offers via private treaty, selling $74,000 above the suburb’s median of $833,000 for three-bedroom houses. Lisa said limited stock at that price point…
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Scarcity strategy drives 15-bid auction in blue-ribbon Earlwood street
A four-bedroom house in a tightly held Earlwood street has sold for $2.98 million after a competitive auction orchestrated by Christopher Chrysanthou and Steve Lembidakis from Raine & Horne Bardwell Park | Kingsgrove | Earlwood. The property at 69 Flers Avenue attracted five registered bidders and generated over 15 bids during a heated auction on 25 October, just 26 days…
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Domain sees record audience growth after ownership change
Domain has recorded a spike in audience share across its platforms just four weeks after transitioning to a new ownership structure and increasing its marketing investment.
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Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and all but ending hopes of an interest rate cut this year. The latest Consumer Price Index figures reveal renewed pressure from housing-related costs, prompting industry leaders to warn that affordability, confidence and supply are all at risk if policy settings don’t strike…
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Green spaces boost property values by up to 17 per cent
Properties featuring greenery are commanding significant price premiums and attracting more buyer interest across Australia, according to new research.
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Ghosts prefer prime real estate
New research has uncovered that ghosts and spirits in New Zealand appear to favour high-value properties and communal spaces rather than the stereotypical abandoned houses portrayed in horror films.
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Top North Shore agent Daniel Blagg steps up as DiJones Partner Licensee for Lindfield
Top-performing North Shore agent Daniel Blagg has become a Partner Licensee and Business Owner with DiJones Lindfield, marking a significant milestone in the company's licensee growth strategy.
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FloorScape is redefining what property data means in an AI-driven world
At just 26, Michael Cardillo has transformed FloorScape from Australia's benchmark for premium real estate floor plans into a company poised to revolutionise property data.
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