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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Rate hike reality check: RBA lifts to 4.10% as borrower pressure intensifies
RBA rate hike to 4.10% affects borrowers – experts share insights for buyers and property markets
National vacancy rate drops to 1.1% as rental squeeze tightens
Darwin and Hobart lead rent rises with double-digit annual growth, while Perth and Brisbane remain among the tightest…
New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers
The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…
National rental vacancy rate hits three-year high as market pressure eases
Melbourne leads capital cities with highest vacancy rate while Hobart remains the tightest rental market in the country.
Ray White network books 12,000 appraisals in 12-hour phone blitz
The group's 20th Real Estate of Origin event saw more than 3,500 agents, property managers and BDMs make…
House hunting now the biggest stress for Australian movers
New research reveals finding a property to buy or rent consumes dozens of hours and ranks among the…
Michael Lezaja: Finding purpose in property success
Michael Lezaja has found his true calling helping everyday Australians build wealth through property.
REMAX celebrate excellence at annual awards
REMAX Australia put on the ultimate celebration for its members at its annual awards gala event held at…
Price-to-income ratios don’t tell the full affordability story
While the headline numbers look dire, Ray White's chief economist argues buyers are adapting in ways traditional metrics…
Cameron Kusher joins The Agency as Insights Partner
The Agency has strengthened its national market intelligence capability, appointing respected property economist Cameron Kusher as its new…
Land prices surge as supply constraints choke new home building
Median residential land prices hit a record $391,420 nationally, with land costs rising three times faster than inflation…
Gen Z now most likely to consider regional move
New research shows almost half of 18-to-29-year-olds are contemplating leaving metro areas, overtaking Millennials as the generation most…
First home buyer loans hit record size as deposit scheme takes effect
The average first home buyer mortgage jumped 8.5 per cent to $607,624 in the December quarter, the largest…
Housing costs driving inflation despite RBA rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase highlights a growing disconnect between monetary policy and housing-driven…
CGT discount to cost $247 billion over next decade, analysis shows
New Parliamentary Budget Office figures reveal the tax measure will cost more in the next ten years than…
Government to sell off defence properties for $1.8 billion
Victoria Barracks sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among 67 defence properties identified for disposal as the…
Major bank warns the housing boom is ending for half of Australia
ANZ is predicting a market slowdown as the RBA admits rate cuts fuelled excess demand faster than expected.
Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…
National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth
Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets,…
What drives people to sell?
Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically as financial conditions, confidence, and lending…
House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty
Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into…
Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence
Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge…
Rental markets ease slightly, but pressure remains as vacancies stay below long-term norms
SQM Research data shows vacancy rates lifted slightly at year end, but most capital city rental markets remain…
Agencies prioritise data ownership
Three-quarters of property professionals want to control their digital footprint, but advertising spend still flows to portals.
Housing market confidence strong but varies by state
Housing market confidence remains strong across Australia heading into 2026, despite growing economic challenges and affordability concerns that…
Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property
Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered…
Rental prices hit record highs across Australia
National rental prices have reached unprecedented levels with the median weekly rent hitting a record $650 in December…
Colliers appoints Will Goldsworthy to national role driving growth in Large Format Retail & Project Leasing
Retail property specialist Will Goldsworthy steps into national role at Colliers to transform Australia's large format retail landscape,…
Investor lending hits new national high as activity spikes across multiple states
Investor lending reaches record levels as NSW and Victoria drive renewed momentum
Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows
Rents remain high, but growth slows and diverges across cities as affordability constraints bite
Home prices hit new high as construction activity lifts in bid to ease supply pressures
National home prices edged to a new record in December, while a spike in apartment approvals in November…
Carey Smith appointed Joint Chairman of Ray White
Ray White Managing Director Dan White announced Carey Smith has joined Brian White as Joint Chairman of the…
Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026
Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured…
Commercial property confidence shows a big regional divide
Investor confidence in Australia's commercial property market is creating a clear division between high-performing and struggling states, with…