Real Estate News
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NSW housing pipeline expands with 10,800 new homes
The New South Wales government has declared 30 additional major housing projects as State Significant Development (SSD), potentially adding more than 10,800 new homes to the state's housing pipeline.
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Tying the knot versus cutting ties: marriage and divorce trends hint at property market movements
Latest ABS data shows a rise in marriages and a dip in divorces, pointing to shifts in housing demand as newlyweds enter the market and fewer couples split assets.
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Aussie unveils exciting partnership with One Agency
The announcement, being made today at One Agency’s international “Alive in 25” conference in Wellington, marks an important step in Aussie’s evolution from a mortgage broker to a leading one-stop destination for Australians to find, buy and own property. The partnership provides One Agency clients with seamless support from pre-approval through to settlement, including access to Aussie’s ‘buy now, sell…
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Unlocking Growth: How Agents Are Winning in Today’s Market
New report reveals lead generation remains the top challenge for real estate agents, with nearly half struggling to find quality prospects. As technology reshapes the industry, successful agents aren't working harder, they're leveraging better systems and agency support to nurture leads and stand out from competitors.
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Commercial property market shifts to larger deals as transaction numbers fall
Australia's commercial property market recorded $59.9 billion in transactions during the 2024/25 financial year, showing a trend toward fewer but larger deals according to new research.
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What makes a great PM? Four stories from the field
From air freight couriers to beauty therapists, Barry Plant's property managers reveal how they found purpose in an often-overlooked profession. "If you can make both parties happy in a day, that's a good day," says one veteran who's spent 15 years bridging the gap between landlords and tenants.
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Singapore home sales more than double in first half of 2025
Singapore developers have delivered a blockbuster first half of 2025, moving 4,634 private homes - more than double the 1,889 units sold in the same period last year.
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Families paying six-figure premiums for top school catchments
Families are paying premiums of up to $1.3 million for houses in sought-after public school catchment zones in Sydney and Melbourne, though these investments don't always deliver stronger long-term capital growth.
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Beyond portal placement: the VPA strategy reshaping vendor attraction
Australian real estate agencies are revolutionising vendor-paid advertising by shifting from portal-dominated strategies to branded multi-channel campaigns. This approach not only reduces portal dependency but transforms marketing expenses into powerful listing-generation tools that build agency brands while delivering superior results for property sellers.
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Belle Property Mosman welcomes two rising stars as momentum builds across Mosman and the Lower North Shore
Belle Property Mosman continues to strengthen its footprint across the Lower North Shore, proudly welcoming two talented and dynamic agents, Gemma Simons and Jessica Stubberfield, to its high-performing team.
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European commercial property market stagnates as recovery falters
Hopes of a rebound in Europe’s commercial property sector have faded in 2025, with sales volumes stagnating, investor sentiment falling, and distressed assets returning to market.
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Steven Seagal’s former ranch hits the market at $14.5 million
A 190-acre estate once owned by Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock is back on the market in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, with an asking price more than triple its 1995 sale. Known as Rancho Arroyo Perdido, the property is listed for over US$11.5 million (approx. A$17.3 million).
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Harcourts NSW donates $3,000 to Odyssey House NSW to support families in recovery
The Harcourts Foundation has proudly donated $3,000 to Odyssey House NSW to support their life-changing Family Recovery Centre programs.
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Victoria Turner joins Ray White in major move for Omaha market
High performing salesperson, Victoria Turner, has joined Ray White as a leading salesperson in a new Ray White office set to open in the heart of the region’s luxury coastal market.
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One House One Approval could streamline housing development
The complex approval system for new homes in Australia is hampering housing affordability, with industry leaders calling for a more streamlined approach to address the nation's housing crisis.
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The “fortress suburbs” where price pressure hits a wall
In most property markets, rising prices in one suburb tend to push buyers into neighbouring areas offering better value. But not always. A recent analysis by Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee has identified a rare category of suburbs that remain insulated from affordability pressures—so-called “fortress suburbs.”
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Capital city property prices rise in unison as market momentum builds
No rate cut - yet - but housing demand and tight supply continue to drive growth across Australia
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Aussie launches major Find. Buy. Own. brand campaign
Aussie rebrands from mortgage broker to comprehensive property platform with its "Find. Buy. Own." campaign, featuring zero-cost agent listings and a Property Search with over 100,000 properties. The initiative responds to research showing 65% of homeowners feel "stuck" in today's complex market.
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Inside Maria Sharapova’s $25M beach mansion, and it doesn’t even have a tennis court
Retired tennis superstar Maria Sharapova is making headlines again, this time not with her backhand, but with a jaw-dropping real estate play. The five-time Grand Slam champion has just listed her striking Manhattan Beach residence for $24.995 million (approx. AUD $37.5 million).
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Tom Donnelly appointed as Head of Commercial NAI Harcourts Australia
Harcourts Australia is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Donnelly as their new Head of Commercial NAI Harcourts Australia.
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Top agent Steven Kremer joins Ray White Centenary
Steven Kremer, the leading real estate agent in Jindalee with more than 21 years of industry experience, has joined Ray White Centenary as co-director alongside Cameron Crouch, bringing his exceptional track record and deep local expertise to the new business.
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NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price
New analysis from realestate.co.nz reveals a surprising shift in the property market: sellers across New Zealand are, on average, securing more than their final asking price. It's a sign that buyers and sellers are finally seeing eye to eye.
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REIQ supports next wave of PNG property professionals
Queensland’s peak real estate body helps PNG agents boost skills, structure, and service delivery
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FoundAt: precision AR that’s reshaping field operations and asset management
When civil engineer and project director Leigh Dowie set out to solve one of the most persistent challenges across construction, mining, and infrastructure, namely, how to get accurate, up-to-date information to crews in the field, he didn’t plan to rebuild the foundations of augmented reality. But that’s exactly what FoundAt has done.
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Bianca Denham takes the lead at Ray White Semaphore
The Ray White Group is proud to announce that Bianca Denham has taken the reins of Ray White Semaphore, marking an exciting new chapter in the long standing business founded by Adelaide property icons Peter and Nella Kikianis more than 23 years ago.
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Retail property has a standout 12 months
Retail property was the surprise standout in Australia’s commercial market this past financial year, with transaction volumes jumping 19.2% in 2024/25, according to new research.
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French real estate market shows signs of recovery
The French real estate market is finally rebounding after two and a half years of crisis, with sales increasing and buyer confidence returning amid improved financing conditions.
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Capital Gains Tax reform floated as housing supply solution
McKell Institute CGT plan gains momentum as Labor prepares for economic roundtable
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Rahul Grover appointed CEO of iD4me as Proptech firm enters growth phase
Rahul Grover has been appointed CEO of iD4me as the Proptech platform enters a new phase of growth. As employee number one, Rahul helped shape the business from the ground up, leading sales, marketing, partnerships, and operations. He now steps into the top job.
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Perth leads the nation as fastest selling property market
Australian property sellers can expect their homes to sell in about a month on average, but significant variations exist between capital cities, with Perth emerging as the nation's fastest market.
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Queensland’s new property disclosure laws just weeks away
Queensland property sellers will face new mandatory disclosure requirements from August 1, marking the most significant overhaul of the state's property laws in decades.
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Dubai leads UAE rental market as JVC emerges as top choice
Rental properties continue to thrive across the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai dominating the market as the most sought-after location for tenants in 2025.
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Jellis Craig unveils new brand identity after 11 years
Premium real estate agency Jellis Craig has unveiled its new brand, revealing a refined visual identity that will celebrate its reputation while hailing in the next era of its evolution.
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Michelle Rocks appointed Property Operations Manager at Harcourts Queensland
Harcourts Queensland has announced that Michelle Rocks has been appointed as their new Property Operations Manager.
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Register Now: Real Estate Marketing Masterclass with Tom Panos
Australia's leading real estate coach Tom Panos offers a free virtual masterclass revealing how top agents leverage marketing, technology and personal branding to win clients. The July 2025 session promises practical strategies for digital-first prospecting and building trust in a competitive market.
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