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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
National vacancy hits 1% as rental market tightens further – what it means for PMs
National vacancy tightens further to 1.0% as supply shortages persist, pushing rents up 5.9% annually and keeping pressure on renters and agents across the country.
The AI Edit Ep. 8: You don’t need the biggest crowd you need the right one
Samantha McLean explains why AI-generated buyer personas are becoming the new competitive edge at vendor appraisals - and…
From guidance to practice: What Tranche 2 means for Australian real estate
Many real estate agencies have started getting across what Tranche 2 means for them.
Do You Actually Know Who You’re Presenting To?
In Episode 7 of The AI Edit, Samantha McLean makes the case for AI-powered vendor research before every…
$85 billion savings drain: over half of Aussie raiding cash to cover rent, mortgages, and essentials
Over half of Aussies have tapped into their savings in the past year, with housing costs, everyday essentials,…
Federal Budget looms: 61% of investors may pull back amid tax shake-up
Survey shows 61% of investors could pull back or sell as CGT discount drops and negative gearing is…
Luxury homes lead the way as top-end property markets heat up
High-end suburbs in Sydney, Adelaide, and regional hotspots are driving sales, showing that buyers remain willing to pay…
Is there enough of you online?
Why We Obsess Over URLs, Standfirsts, and what we call the "Portal Test"
The AI Edit Ep. 6: SEO just changed – are you a source AI can reference?
Samantha McLean explains why traditional SEO - being the best answer on a single page - is no…
Brisbane tops commercial yields as most markets see declines
Industrial yields tighten, retail remains highest-risk, and Adelaide posts biggest declines as Brisbane leads the pack.
Homeownership intentions slip as more Aussies hit pause on buying
New survey data shows homeownership intentions falling across all age groups, with nearly half of aspiring buyers held…
Sunshine Coast leads regional migration as city exodus continues
New data shows capital-to-regional moves at second-highest level since the pandemic, with Brisbane now losing residents to the…
Buyers stay cautious as auction market hits 2026 peak
Auction volumes hit their 2026 peak, but are buyers are becoming more selective amid economic uncertainty?
The AI Edit Ep. 4: Redesign the factory – the productivity paradox, applied to AI
Samantha McLean explores why doing things faster with AI isn't the same as doing things differently – and…
Investor borrowing jumps 64% amid tight rental market
A new report shows almost all investor sales in late 2025 turned a profit, with South Australia and…
Tax changes could cut 45,000 homes and push up rents, industry leaders warn
Industry leaders warn that proposed changes to negative gearing and CGT discounts could slash housing supply, drive up…
Why buyers struggle at auction, and how agents can guide them
New research reveals the generational gaps and common pitfalls buyers face at auctions, and why agents who guide…
The AI Edit Ep. 3: Stop buying fish – why inbound is the lead source that compounds
Samantha breaks down the three ways to get leads in real estate and makes the case that content…
Record-low rental affordability hits renters
Record-low rental affordability leaves median-income Australians able to rent just 37% of properties, with NSW and SA the…
Labor signals major Capital Gains Tax reforms ahead of May budget
Inquiry finds tax breaks for investors are inflating prices and limiting opportunities for first-time buyers.
Rate hike reality check: RBA lifts to 4.10% as borrower pressure intensifies
RBA rate hike to 4.10% affects borrowers – experts share insights for buyers and property markets
National vacancy rate drops to 1.1% as rental squeeze tightens
Darwin and Hobart lead rent rises with double-digit annual growth, while Perth and Brisbane remain among the tightest…
New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers
The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…
National rental vacancy rate hits three-year high as market pressure eases
Melbourne leads capital cities with highest vacancy rate while Hobart remains the tightest rental market in the country.
Ray White network books 12,000 appraisals in 12-hour phone blitz
The group's 20th Real Estate of Origin event saw more than 3,500 agents, property managers and BDMs make…
House hunting now the biggest stress for Australian movers
New research reveals finding a property to buy or rent consumes dozens of hours and ranks among the…
Michael Lezaja: Finding purpose in property success
Michael Lezaja has found his true calling helping everyday Australians build wealth through property.
REMAX celebrate excellence at annual awards
REMAX Australia put on the ultimate celebration for its members at its annual awards gala event held at…
Price-to-income ratios don’t tell the full affordability story
While the headline numbers look dire, Ray White's chief economist argues buyers are adapting in ways traditional metrics…
Cameron Kusher joins The Agency as Insights Partner
The Agency has strengthened its national market intelligence capability, appointing respected property economist Cameron Kusher as its new…
Land prices surge as supply constraints choke new home building
Median residential land prices hit a record $391,420 nationally, with land costs rising three times faster than inflation…
Gen Z now most likely to consider regional move
New research shows almost half of 18-to-29-year-olds are contemplating leaving metro areas, overtaking Millennials as the generation most…
First home buyer loans hit record size as deposit scheme takes effect
The average first home buyer mortgage jumped 8.5 per cent to $607,624 in the December quarter, the largest…
Housing costs driving inflation despite RBA rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase highlights a growing disconnect between monetary policy and housing-driven…