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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Auction clearance rates climb as buyer demand grows
On Saturday, 19 October 2024, Sydney recorded a clearance rate of 67% from 996 auctions listed.
Employment surge means RBA might not slash rates
Australia's job market continues to show resilience, with employment rising significantly in September, and taking the pressure off…
Maxwell Scott Raine inducted into FCA Hall of Fame
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has posthumously honoured Maxwell Scott Raine as the 2024 inductee into the…
Help on the way for first-home buyers
The Property Council of Australia is presenting policy ideas to the Government that will support homeownership for younger…
Renters and homeowners are feeling more confident
Consumer confidence held steady this week, as both renters and homeowners started to feel better about the state…
Rising costs and short-term rentals are reshaping the housing market
Over 70% Australians who rent do so because they simply cannot afford to buy a home - a…
Construction industry collapse tightens the screws on home buyers
The Aussie dream of home ownership could be under threat as the construction sector faces an unprecedented crisis,…
Auction market lifts as spring heats up
The Australian property market has seen a sharp uptick in activity as spring selling season gains momentum according…
Navigating the new Privacy Bill: what real estate agents and businesses need to know
Discover the 2024 Privacy Bill changes, penalties, and how agencies can avoid breaches. Stay compliant with new privacy…
Could long-term leasing be a solution to Australia’s rental crisis?
Currently, around 31% of Australian households rent, a figure that is expected to increase in the coming years.…
Australian property market hits $11 trillion despite slowing growth
Australia's property market has reached a new milestone, with the total value of residential real estate surpassing $11…
RNBZ rate cuts to boost confidence
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s latest rate cut is set to boost market confidence and there is…
Investors flock to charity-backed commercial properties
There’s currently a surge in demand for properties backed by established charities like the Salvation Army and St…
Housing crisis deepens as new home builds hit decade-low
Australia's housing crisis is set to worsen as new home construction plummets to its lowest level in over…
Strata properties gain popularity in NSW and QLD
House purchases are trending downwards in New South Wales as buyers increasingly turn to strata properties, according to…
Sydney and Melbourne’s unit markets struggle despite affordability gains
Despite improving affordability in some areas, certain unit markets in Sydney and Melbourne are failing to attract buyers,…
September property listings hit highest levels since 2015
Sellers are embracing the spring selling season, with new property listings in September 2024 reaching their highest volume…
Parliament urged to pass housing legislation
The Property Council of Australia is calling on Parliament to pass the federal government's housing legislation without delay,…
Victoria’s property market faces challenges amid high taxes
Victoria's once-booming property market is now struggling to keep pace with the rest of Australia, according to a…
Tasmania leads property boom with 233% gains, while NT lags
Property prices in Tasmania have surged by an impressive 233% over the past 20 years, leading the nation…
The Block couples: a peek behind the real estate curtain
For real estate agents, The Block provides a unique case study in how to market high-end homes under…
ANZ predicts property prices to rise 5.5 per cent in 2025
Australia's capital city housing markets are expected to see continued growth in 2024, with prices forecast to rise…
Rental market pressures ease as growth slows
Australia's rental market is showing signs of easing, with the pace of growth slowing and more properties becoming…
Australian tenants lead worldwide adoption of rental tech
Australian renters are leading the way with property technology, and in the process enhancing their rental experience with…
Building approvals decline raises concerns for housing targets
Building approvals for new homes in Australia have fallen significantly, raising alarm bells for the nation's housing targets.
Rental boom could be done and dusted
It looks like relief is on the way for struggling renters, with the rental market across Australia having…
Unlock the power of numbers to revolutionise your business
In the real estate world, numbers can be a game-changer, and Fiona Blayney, founder of Real+, explains why…
Affordable homes outpace luxury market in price growth
Cheaper properties have experienced the strongest price growth over the past year, according to a leading property expert.
Housing market growth slows as spring listings surge
The Australian property market is showing signs of a slowdown, with national dwelling values rising by just 0.4…
Spring Surge: affordability pressures rise as listings climb and market growth slows
Home values increase in September but increased property listings are offering buyers more choice. Meanwhile, increasing affordability challenges…
Metricon Homes retains top spot as Australia’s largest home builder
Metricon Homes has maintained its position as Australia's largest residential builder for the ninth consecutive year, according to…
Industry warns against rent controls
Queensland's property industry is sounding the alarm over potential rent controls, warning they could further reduce rental availability.
Million-dollar suburbs hit record high despite affordability concerns
The number of Australian suburbs with median house or unit values of $1 million or more has reached…