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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Regional locations continue to see solid growth
Queensland and Western Australia continue to be some of the strongest regional locations for growth, with experts predicting there is more to come.
Tapping into SMSF property: a growing opportunity for agents
Australians have embraced Self Managed Super Funds property investing for greater control and better returns
More good news for tenants as vacancy rates rise
The rental market continues to show signs of easing with vacancy rates increasing from record lows, signalling a…
Australians put safety first when buying a house
Most Australians are willing to pay more to live in safer suburbs, with security becoming an increasingly important…
New legislation could offer fresh hope for renters
Over 50 per cent of Australian renters feel they have no choice but to rent, with many believing…
Construction delays spur industry changes to attract new talent and drive innovation
The time taken to build new homes and apartments has reached unprecedented levels, with new data revealing significant…
RBA holds rates steady: what it means for the real estate market
It came as no surprise: The RBA has held the official cash rate at 4.35% marking the eighth…
National rental market shows signs of easing
The rental market is showing signs of easing with more properties becoming available and prices dropping for the…
Hope on the horizon: Build-to-Rent legislation could ease pressure for renters
New research reveals that over 50 per cent of Australian renters feel they have no alternative but to…
REIA appoints Scott Rollason as CEO
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed Scott Rollason as their new chief executive officer.
New home approvals reach highest level since 2022
Australian housing construction is showing strong signs of recovery, with detached house approvals hitting their highest monthly level…
Will the RBA cut rates?
Record numbers of Australian homeowners are struggling with mortgage stress, but does that mean the RBA will be…
New building system promises new homes in 10 days
A revolutionary new construction system is promising to cut building times by nearly half, with the first Victorian…
Home prices hit a record high as Melbourne leads growth
Australian home prices have surged to new heights in October, marking the 22nd consecutive month of growth despite…
HomeBuilder fuelled inflation and the housing shortage
The $2.6 billion HomeBuilder stimulus during the pandemic helped fuel inflation and has contributed to a housing shortage…
Property market shows signs of cooling despite record prices
Property prices have reached new highs across multiple capital cities, however, experts suggest the market is shifting in…
Do ghosts impact house prices?
As Halloween approaches, Australia’s fascination with the paranormal takes centre stage, from ghostly tales to haunted locations scattered…
Rental market shows signs of easing despite continued challenges
The rental market is showing early signs of relief as price growth slows and supply increases, according to…
Why agents need to ramp up their social media game
Industry experts Steve Carroll and Melanie Hoole explain why authenticity, strategic content, and paid advertising are game-changers in…
Labor backs housing supply boost, steers clear of negative gearing reform
A new poll found respondents favoured land release for development over changes to negative gearing.
NSW reforms ramp up duplex development
NSW reforms ramp up duplex development The NSW government has introduced sweeping reforms to allow duplexes and semi-detached…
Affordable homes outperform as mortgage fatigue hits
Rising interest rates are driving a shift in the market, with affordable houses now experiencing stronger price growth…
Record land prices threaten housing targets
Land prices have hit record highs across the country as severe shortages continue to hamper the government's ambitious…
Queensland set to become the second-largest investor market
Queensland is poised to overtake Victoria as Australia's second-biggest property investor market, according to new data
Find out why November is statistically the best time to sell
Homeowners selling in November achieve higher prices.
Blue chip property surges higher
Blue chip property across the country is experiencing a significant upswing, with several suburbs hitting record-high prices in…
Build-to-Rent faces global challenges
The Build-to-Rent (BtR) sector in both the UK and Australia is playing an increasingly crucial role in addressing…
RBA reveals landlords absorb the bulk of interest rate hikes
Recent research by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has debunked the myth that landlords are passing on…
REIQ supports the Federal Government’s push for stamp duty reform
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella: "Stamp duty presents a considerable barrier to those wanting to buy their first home."
Australia urged to adopt European style co-operative housing to address rental crisis
Australia’s worsening rental affordability crisis has prompted calls for the government to explore co-operative housing models, a proven…
Essential workers could get homes on crown land
A groundbreaking proposal to establish new housing on unused Crown land has united unlikely allies in the fight…
Couples turn to wedding guests for home deposits
A new wedding trend is emerging as couples are increasingly asking their guests to help contribute to their…