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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Home prices reach record high after February rate cut
National home prices have climbed to a record high in March, continuing their upward momentum following the Reserve Bank's February interest rate cut.
Diamonds star at real estate event
RE/MAX Australia invited its highest achievers to an exclusive event recently, held at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane.
Experts predict RBA to hold cash rate in April
Almost all experts believe the Reserve Bank of Australia will maintain the cash rate at 4.10 per cent…
Easter-ANZAC holiday period creates prime selling window for vendors
The rare alignment of Easter and ANZAC Day within a single week this year presents an exceptional opportunity…
Co-working spaces are booming and profits are growing
Australia's flexible workspace industry is experiencing strong growth with operators reporting increased revenue, rising profitability, and high confidence…
Investor loans spike nationwide as NSW hits record high
Investor loans have jumped 22 per cent across Australia over the past year, more than tripling the growth…
Labor expands “Help to Buy” scheme to reach more homebuyers
The federal government will significantly expand its "Help to Buy" shared equity housing scheme in the Federal Budget,…
Real estate women reset and recharge at Queensland event
Over 200 women from Queensland's real estate industry gathered at Brisbane's Cloudland for the Leading Ladies of Real…
Elections don’t actually impact the property market
Contrary to popular belief, Federal elections have little effect on Australia's property market, according to new research.
Rock icons and fine wine: Tallagandra Hill hits the market
A celebrity-favourite winery and events venue, which has hosted some of Australia’s biggest music legends, is now on…
Five years on: COVID-19’s lasting impact on Australia’s housing market
Five years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, its influence on Australia’s housing market remains strong, with…
Housing taxes now account for half the cost of a new home
Government taxes and charges on new housing have doubled in some Australian cities over the past five years,…
New homes require smaller mortgages in five states
Homebuyers in five Australian states are taking out smaller mortgages for new homes than for established properties, challenging…
Renovations add value, but not as much as you think
Homeowners considering renovations can expect to make back at least their costs, but several other factors impact the…
BDM Summit & PM Summit 2025 – How Two Industry Leaders Created the Events That Changed the Game
When Sarah Cincotta, founder of RISE with Sarah Cincotta, and Hermione Gardiner, founder of Sidekick Coaching and Consulting,…
Property market gains momentum as new listings spike in February
Australia’s property market showed renewed momentum in February, with new listings rising across major capital cities and auction…
REACH Australia & New Zealand unveils 2025 cohort: six trailblazing companies set to transform real estate
Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), proudly announces the 2025…
High-end property markets signal broader recovery ahead
Australia's premium property markets are showing strong signs of recovery, potentially signaling a broader market turnaround according to…
Rental affordability hits record low across Australia
Rental affordability in Australia has deteriorated to its worst level since records began in 2008, with median-income households…
Sydney among world’s most expensive luxury property markets
Sydney has secured its position as one of the world's most expensive luxury property markets, ranking 11th globally…
New home approvals rise, signalling progress for housing supply
New home building approvals in Australia have reached their highest level since December 2022, offering some positive news…
Hope for housing affordability after RBA rate cut
Housing affordability in Australia might be at a record low, but the RBA rate cut suggests 2025 may…
Regional migration trend started well before COVID
More Australians are moving from capital cities to regional areas in a long-term trend that began well before…
Coalition announces FIRB overhaul
A Dutton Government would establish a taskforce to reform the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and implement an…
Queensland set to usher in the next wave of million-dollar suburbs
Queensland has emerged as the leading state in Australia's next wave of million-dollar suburbs, claiming four of the…
REA Group invests in rural property data platform Agtuary
REA Group has announced it will acquire a minority stake in Agtuary, a platform specialising in rural property…
Megan Kimpton returns to Barry Plant
Barry Plant’s growth team adds a familiar face as Megan Kimpton returns.
Builders launch federal election campaign to address housing crisis
Master Builders Australia has launched its federal election campaign, demanding concrete action from all political parties to address…
Ray White generates nearly 10,000 appraisals in 17th call-a-thon
Ray White's 17th Real Estate of Origin call-a-thon has secured an impressive 9,568 property appraisals across Australasia in…
Aussie homeownership dreams remain strong despite market pressures
A new LJ Hooker survey has revealed that despite soaring property prices and mortgage pressures, Australians remain committed…
China leads foreign investment in Australian real estate
Foreign investment in Australian residential real estate continues to show strength with China leading the way in approved…
Buying a unit can shave nearly two years off first-home buyer savings time
First-home buyers in Australia can enter the property market nearly two years sooner by purchasing a unit instead…
Olympic champion Grant Hackett lists luxurious Brighton mansion for up to $8.4m
Australian Olympic swimming legend Grant Hackett and his wife Sharlene have placed their luxury five-bedroom, five-bathroom Brighton home…
Productivity failures are holding Australia back, says report
Australia’s housing affordability crisis is being worsened by three decades of declining productivity in home construction, with new…
Sir Robert Menzies’ historic Melbourne residence up for sale at $9 million
A landmark home once owned by Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, has been listed for sale…