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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
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 national home values rising 38.4% since March 2020.
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…
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…
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.