Real Estate News
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New chapter for Ray White Rural Woodford
David Johnson is taking over the reins at Ray White Rural Woodford from long-time owners Jill and Matt Garth, who have built a highly respected presence in the region.
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Harcourts SAS Deer Park opens
Leaders in Melbourne's western suburbs real estate market, Spencer Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, and Martin Vu, are proud to announce the opening of their very own Harcourts office in Deer Park.
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Vincent & Sandra Haupt celebrate success and freedom with @realty
Vincent and Sandra Haupt, respected veterans of the real estate industry, are celebrating their continued success and satisfaction with @realty, the innovative real estate network they joined back in 2017.
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New listings slow down in April
The Australian housing market experienced a slowdown in April, with new listings falling for the second consecutive month amid disruptions from back-to-back long weekends and the Federal Election.
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Queensland rental market tightens further in 2025
Queensland's rental market has started 2025 with even fewer options for tenants as vacancy rates continue to tighten across most of the state.
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Harcourts Rata & Co Expands into the West
Harcourts Rata & Co is proud to announce its latest venture, expanding its highly successful operations into Melbourne's western suburbs with the opening of a brand-new office: Harcourts Rata & Co West.
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NSW planning system reforms to streamline housing development
The NSW Government has passed significant reforms to streamline the planning system and accelerate housing development across the state.
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From Basics to Advanced: How Matterport’s Latest Tools Work Together to Enhance Property Marketing
Matterport's Fall and Winter 2024 releases enable agents to combine features like Defurnish with Property Intelligence, creating versatile property presentations that cater to both visual browsers and data-focused buyers while automating measurements and documentation across residential and commercial spaces.
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Adeel Obaid: Building success from the ground up in Melbourne’s West
Adeel Obaid arrived in Australia on a student visa and started out working in hospitality, but a chance encounter with local real estate agents changed everything.
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Brookfield’s US$16B bet: buying big while property crashes
Brookfield Asset Management has raised $5.9 billion (approx. A$9.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 for its latest global real estate fund, bringing total commitments to $16 billion (approx. A$24.6 billion). This represents the firm’s largest real estate vehicle to date and comes amid rising investor interest in distressed commercial assets.
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Outer suburbs lead property price growth across Australia
Property prices in Australia's outer suburban areas are significantly outperforming inner-city markets, as buyers seek more affordable housing options amid ongoing affordability challenges.
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Apartment approvals slump as focus shifts to delivery phase
Australia’s housing approvals have taken a hit, with apartment approvals seeing a significant drop in March, as the federal government now turns its attention to the delivery of its ambitious housing targets.
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Ray White West Realty launches across Melbourne’s thriving western corridor
In a bold move to redefine real estate service in Melbourne's booming west, experienced operators Darren Lambert and Cameron Vurovecz have unveiled Ray White West Realty, bringing three established offices under the banner of Australasia's largest real estate group.
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Revolution comes to Pimpama
Eiles and Brittany Hunt opened their second real estate office this month, adding Pimpama as another stronghold for REMAX Revolution and marking a milestone globally as the first office in Australia to sport the new REMAX branding just launched by the global real estate powerhouse.
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Inside the US$38.5M mansion for sale in Florida’s ultra-exclusive Bear’s Club
A newly constructed luxury mansion has hit the market for $38.5 million (approx. AUD $59.5 million) in the Bear’s Club, one of Florida’s most exclusive gated golf communities.
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Investor activity surges nationwide with Victoria lagging behind
Australian investors have ramped up their buying activity to near-decade highs, with Victoria being the notable exception according to new data.
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AUSTROS finalists get set for the Auctioneering Championships
The 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) will feature novice auctioneers for the first time, marking a significant expansion of the region's premier auctioneering competition.
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Barry Plant appoints Lee Woodward to run leadership training
Barry Plant has secured one of the most respected names in Australian real estate education, Lee Woodward, to deliver a tailored leadership and training program for its network.
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Aussie launches ‘Aussie for agents’ connecting agents to millions of buyers and vendors
Aussie, one of Australia's most trusted and recognised home loan brands, has launched Aussie for Agents - a new platform that will give agents a smarter, zero-cost way to market listings to millions of buyers and vendors while bringing necessary competition to the market.
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Harcourts SA introduces new performance coach Sam Owens
Harcourts South Australia is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its team, Sam Owens, who joins as the organisation's dedicated performance coach.
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Americans must now earn over US$114,000 to afford the median-priced home, Up 70% Since 2019
Buying a home in the United States has become significantly less attainable, with new data revealing that the annual income needed to afford a median-priced property has climbed to $114,000—up from $67,000 in 2019. As mortgage rates remain elevated and prices hold firm, many would-be buyers are being priced out. However, signs of a market shift are emerging, with increased…
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Labor’s housing policies set to drive prices higher before boosting supply
Labor's election victory has put housing affordability at the centre of Australia's political agenda, with policies that experts say will initially drive prices higher before eventually increasing housing supply.
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15 must-have CRM tools & features every real estate agent needs
In today's real estate industry, having a powerful, easy-to-use CRM isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential.
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Where Ziggy Stardust began: David Bowie’s childhood home in London for Sale
A modest Victorian terrace in Bromley with a brief but meaningful link to David Bowie has been listed for sale.
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Gumtree and Homely partnership delivers success
In a bold move that's reshaping how Australians search for property, Gumtree and Homely have joined forces to deliver more reach, better leads, and greater value for agents—without the added cost. Just six months in, the results speak for themselves.
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Jellis Craig expands Boroondara presence with launch of Surrey Hills office
Victoria’s premiere real estate group, Jellis Craig, has further strengthened its foothold in Boroondara with the opening of a new office in Surrey Hills – expanding the total number of offices in the Jellis Craig Boroondara group to four.
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Slowing inflation could mean a May rate cut is coming
Inflation has officially returned to the Reserve Bank of Australia's target band for the first time in over three years, setting the stage for a potential interest rate cut next month.
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Experienced father-son team launch Ray White Tingalpa
Ray White has expanded its presence in Brisbane's Eastern suburbs with the launch of Ray White Tingalpa, led by seasoned father-and-son team Shaun and Mitch Witherow.
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From smartphone to sold: how Matterport’s new features make virtual tours accessible for every agent
Virtual property tours are no longer a luxury, they’re fast becoming a standard in real estate marketing. Matterport’s Senior Director of Sales & Partnerships, Mark Teo, explains how new tools like smartphone scanning, Property Intelligence, and intuitive navigation features are empowering agents of all experience levels to create high-quality virtual tours — no tech background required.
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Home prices reach new record high
Australian home prices have hit a new record high in April, with the national median price rising 0.20 per cent to reach $805,000, as regional areas continue to outpace capital cities in growth.
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Kiwi property market defies global trends
Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, New Zealand’s property market has remained steady in April, with national prices holding firm and stock levels rising, according to the latest figures from realestate.co.nz.
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Brent Pullar appointed as Director of Growth at Harcourts
Harcourts is proud to announce that Brent Pullar, a respected real estate veteran with over 30 years of experience, has stepped into the role of Director of Growth in Victoria.
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Breaking free: how Leon & Chané take control with their own brand
After 15 years in real estate, Leon and Chané launched their own brand with OASIS powered by @realty, finding the financial freedom and support they'd long sought. "This is by far the best support we've ever received," says Chané of the platform that transformed their business through superior commission structure and marketing resources.
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Luxico launches exclusive membership as Billion Dollar Playground prepares for premiere
Blending five-star hotel service with the privacy of Australia's most breathtaking homes, Luxico’s new membership model promises curated stays, VIP treatment, and experiences even the best hotels cannot match.
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Premium suburbs lead the wave of knockdowns
Melbourne and Sydney are leading the knockdown and rebuild trend with over 30,000 homes approved for demolition in each city between 2019 and 2024, according to new research.
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