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“Affordable” homes vanish as housing burden deepens for young Australians

First-home buyers are being squeezed harder than ever, with entry-level homes rising faster than premium properties, deposits now…

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Weak dirham attracts British property investors to Dubai

The falling value of the UAE dirham is creating new opportunities for British property investors looking to purchase…

Industry News

New Zealand lifts foreign buyer ban on $5m luxury homes

New Zealand will allow wealthy foreign investors to buy or build luxury homes worth NZ$5 million (A$4.3 million)…

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Matt Micallef builds Gold Coast network with bold expansion

Ray White rising star and top-performing principal Matt Micallef has expanded his Gold Coast presence in a bold…

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Harcourts Victoria welcomes Harcourts Greater Melton

Harcourts Victoria is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Harcourts Greater Melton, bringing the signature Harcourts charm and…

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Affordable housing outpaces market as first home buyer incentives fuel demand

Australia's most affordable properties are experiencing stronger price growth than typical homes, driven by government incentives and intense…

Industry News

Melbourne dominates PropTrack CommBank First Home Buyer Report 2025 hotspots

First-home buyer activity is rising even as affordability hits a three-decade low, with Melbourne emerging as the nation’s…

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Belle Property expands on the South Coast with new Mollymook and Milton office

Belle Property, one of Australia’s most respected real estate brands, is proud to announce the launch of a…

Franchise News

Matt Sale comes home to Ray White

Ray White West End is delighted to announce the return of gun real estate agent and auctioneer Matt…

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Detached house approvals increase as multi-unit approvals decline

Detached house approvals have risen by 0.6 per cent in July 2025, while multi-unit approvals experienced a significant…

International

Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman emerge as key entry points for expat buyers

Expatriates entering the UAE property market for the first time are broadening their horizons beyond Dubai, with new…

People Moves

Jane Macken wins three straight at ACT awards

LJ Hooker Woden/Weston’s Jane Macken has pulled off a rare hat-trick, taking out the ACT’s Residential Salesperson of…

People Moves

Professionals Real Estate expands with new Kallangur office

Professionals Real Estate has strengthened its presence in Queensland's rapidly growing Moreton Bay region with the opening of…

People Moves

LJ Hooker expands Central Coast presence with new beachside office

LJ Hooker has strengthened its foothold on the New South Wales Central Coast with LJ Hooker Budgewoi|Toukley purchasing…

Industry News

HIA forecasts more than one million new homes in five years

Australia is on track to build more than one million new homes in the next five years, with…

Opinion

Styling versus renovating: What adds the most value before selling?

Professional styling offers homeowners a higher return on investment than pre-sale renovations, costing a fraction while significantly impacting…

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…

Industry News

Government pauses code changes to speed up home building

The Albanese Government will pause National Construction Code changes until 2029 and speed up housing approvals to boost…

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UK housing market sees strongest July sales since 2020

The UK housing market experienced its busiest July for property sales since the post-lockdown boom of 2020, as…

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…

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…

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Interior design boosts property values by up to 120 per cent

Professional interior design is proving to be a significant investment for homeowners, with new data showing designer homes…

Supplier News

Delivering Extraordinary Results in a Competitive Market: How Luxe Sets Kevin Buchanan’s Listings Apart

Real estate agent Kevin Buchanan has transformed his listings with realestate.com.au's Luxe product, generating 4.2 times more inquiries…

Opinion

The great property pause: How agents can turn “not yet” into “let’s go”

For many Australians in their 20s and 30s, buying a first home feels out of reach. Buyer’s agent…

Commercial

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…

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RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence

The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling…

Real Estate Agent Events

From data to doorsteps: Mark McLeod says the real win still happens in the living room

Mark McLeod says the biggest win in real estate still happens in the living room. Speaking at Connect…

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Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt

The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their guidance on how HELP debts are assessed during…

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Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for…

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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UK house prices rebounded 0.6 per cent last month

UK house prices increased by 0.6 per cent in July following a 0.9 per cent fall in June,…

Industry News

Christie’s launches dedicated crypto real estate division as demand for digital property deals grows

The luxury property firm becomes the first major brokerage to establish a dedicated team for crypto-only deals, signalling…

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Window of opportunity opens for NZ first home buyers

New Zealand's property market is presenting a prime opportunity for first home buyers as housing stock continues to…

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Sixth-Generation local opens Harcourts Coast & Vines

Harcourts has announced the opening of its newest South Australian office Harcourts Coast & Vines.

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Queensland’s new seller’s disclosure laws kick off today

Queensland’s property market is set for a major shake-up with new statutory Seller’s Disclosure laws coming into effect…