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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
US real estate giant makes $2.7b bid for Domain
A major shake-up is underway in Australia's property portal landscape as US-based CoStar Group has launched a $2.7 billion takeover bid for Domain, Australia's second-largest real estate platform.
Rate cut provides modest relief as mortgage stress continues
The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to cut the cash rate to 4.10 per cent offers some reprieve…
Investor boom drives spike in home loans
Australia's home loan market has experienced significant growth in 2024, with investor lending leading the way and showing…
Regional markets show strength as capital cities slow
Regional property markets are showing remarkable resilience while capital cities face declining prices.
Foreign buyers to be banned from purchasing existing homes
Labor has announced a two-year ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes in Australia, mirroring a similar policy…
RBA cuts interest rates to 4.1% – what does it mean for real estate?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate to 4.10%, marking the first rate cut…
More suburbs join the $2million and $3million clubs
A growing number of Australian suburbs have crossed the $2 million and $3 million median house price mark…
Ray White inks major partnerships with AFL powerhouses
Leading real estate group Ray White has secured significant partnerships with two of the AFL's biggest clubs, joining…
Where your buyers will find love this Valentine’s Day: Ray White reveals Australia’s dating hotspots
Are your buyers looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Where they buy may influence their chances more than…
Regional property markets show strength as capital cities decline
Regional property markets are showing remarkable resilience, with values continuing to outperform capital cities amid challenging market conditions.
LJ Hooker’s brand reset to draw in new agents
LJ Hooker is hoping a bold new brand reset will attract fresh talent to the network, offering agents…
Sean Hanneberry appointed CEO of Professionals Group
Experienced business leader Sean Hanneberry has been named as the new CEO of Professionals Group to lead the…
Simone Biles to headline REA Group’s Ready25 event
Simone Biles, is set to open this years exclusive Ready25.
South Australia tops HIA’s housing policy ranking
South Australia has topped the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Housing Policy Scoreboard, ranking ahead of all other states…
Premium markets poised for strongest gains as rate cuts near
Australia's premium property markets are expected to see the largest value increases when interest rates begin to fall,…
Ray Ellis appointed CEO of CENTURY 21 Australia
Experienced real estate leader Ray Ellis has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of CENTURY 21…
REA Group CEO Owen Wilson announces retirement
REA Group's Chief Executive Officer Owen Wilson has announced his intention to retire from full-time executive roles in…
Leadership takes centre stage at Launch 2025
Leadership was the focus at Ray White's Launch 2025 event, where more than 1,200 members gathered at the…
Office vacancy remains stable as new supply hits market
The Australian office market is showing resilience with CBD vacancy rates remaining relatively stable, despite significant new supply…
Domain’s Head of Customer Solutions Angus Ferguson departs after successful tenure
Domain's Head of Customer Solutions, Angus Ferguson, is set to leave the company after six years of leading…
Mark Jansen joins first national real estate as marketing and communications strategist
First National Real Estate has today announced the appointment of Mark Jansen as Communications & Marketing Director, continuing…
Consumer confidence surges as rate cuts loom
Consumer sentiment in Australia has reached its highest point in nearly three years, as speculation grows about potential…
Agents are optimistic about house price growth in 2025
The majority of real estate professionals are predicting house prices will increase in 2025, with improved affordability and…
REIA unveils seven-point plan to tackle housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a comprehensive election commitment plan aimed at addressing Australia's…
HIA calls for urgent action in Budget to tackle housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has urged the Federal Government to use the 2025-2026 Budget to address Australia’s…
Property prices dip as market momentum slows
National home prices have recorded their first decline of the year, dropping 0.08 per cent in January, though…
Darren Pearce joins First National as Membership Director
Industry veteran, Darren Pearce, with over 30 years of experience has taken on a key leadership role at…
The 5 biggest property trends set to shape 2025
The Australian property market is set for another year of change, with economic policy, cultural shifts, and evolving…
Rental market shows signs of cooling as availability improves
The Australian rental market is showing early signs of easing, with slower price growth and improved property availability…
CPI decline raises hopes for borrowers
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows a significant decline in inflation, bringing relief to borrowers and…
The One Conference helps elevate agents in 2025
More than 800 real estate professionals from across Australia gathered at The Star in Brisbane for The One…
Property investors target consistent markets
Property investors are increasingly understanding the value of consistent markets over boom locations, with new research revealing the…
Aussie James Bond bows out of local property market
George Lazenby, Australia’s only James Bond, has closed the chapter on his Australian real estate holdings with the…
$10,000 apprenticeship incentive welcomed as key step in tackling housing crisis
The Property Council of Australia and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have praised the federal government’s new $10,000…
The New Power Lunch for Property Leaders
Imagine stepping aboard a luxury yacht or sitting down at a five-star venue with the brightest minds in…