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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Elite Retreat auction raises over $30,000 for children’s charity
A successful charity auction at this year's Elite Retreat on Hayman Island has raised more than $30,000 for Steve’s Caroll’s Digital Live bike ride, supporting the children's charity Hands Across…
Home buyers prioritise lifestyle this Spring selling season
Home buyers are putting lifestyle first this Spring selling season, alongside traditional factors like location and size.
The suburbs where homeowners hold onto property for 20 years
Certain Australian suburbs are seeing homeowners hold onto their properties for more than two decades which is double…
realestate.com.au launches AI room renovation tool
realestate.com.au has launched an AI-generated styling tool that allows users to digitally renovate property images.
US buyers drive a surge in international interest for Australian property
International interest in Australian properties has seen a significant jump, with searches from overseas buyers and renters increasing…
Property market delivers record profits for Australians
Australia’s property market continues to solidify its reputation as a reliable wealth-building avenue, with a significant surge in…
Social housing and investor reforms urgently needed
The government needs to focus on building more social houses, eliminate policies like negative gearing and coordinate national…
Sydney records the highest prime rental growth in the world
Sydney has once again recorded the highest annual prime rental growth across 15 of the world’s leading cities.
Home buyers make offers after just 20 minutes
Home buyers in the UK, are spending less than 20 minutes looking at a home before putting in…
Senate launches enquiry to examine first home buyer finance
The Senate has voted to begin an inquiry examining the impact of Australia's financial regulations on home ownership,…
Domain reports solid jump in revenue and profit
Domain has reported a “strong” set of financial results for the 2024 financial year, with revenue increasing 13.1…
Spring selling favours vendors in Adelaide and Perth
The upcoming spring selling season is expected to be particularly good in Adelaide and Perth as vendors cash…
Foreign investors drive commercial property sales to $11.5 billion
Foreign investors have made a significant return to Australia's commercial property market, driving sales to $11.5 billion in…
Harcourts bids big for mental health with Blue Friday auctions
Harcourts Australia is getting ready to paint the country blue, with its nationwide auction event to raise money…
Buyers’ optimism grows, but affordability challenges slow property searches
Prospective buyers feel positive about entering the property market, but once the house hunt starts, affordability challenges mean…
Grant Hackett: Focus on purpose and meaning to succeed
If you want to succeed in real estate or sports you need to focus on finding your purpose…
Buyers find more options as property supply rises
Properties will need to be priced right coming into the spring selling season, with the latest data from…
Nationwide workshops to shape future of property services qualifications
BuildSkills Australia (BuildSkills) will hold consultation workshops around the country as part of qualification reform in the property…
One-minute data: Rental vacancy rate stabilises as investors return
The national rental vacancy rate held steady at 1.42 per cent in July, with some cities seeing improved…
Construction costs spike again, driving property prices to new heights
Last year, it looked like the rapid rise in construction costs had come to an end.
Angela Limanis on breaking barriers: How women can succeed in auctioneering
Not letting your fears outweigh your passion for real estate is the key to more female agents taking…
Kolmeo’s new platform to deliver smart, on-demand services for tenants and landlords
Property management software provider Kolmeo has launched an innovative new platform for its subscribers aimed at helping them…
Buyers cautious with economy stuck between a ‘rock and a hard place’
The Australian property market is currently mixed with the economy trapped between a ‘rock and a hard place’…
REA Group reports revenue and net profit surge
REA Group has reported strong financial results for the year ended June 30, 2024, with revenue up 23…
Ex-partners forced to live together to save money
Almost one in five Australians have been forced to remain living with an ex to save money on…
Population growth puts renters under extreme pressure
Surging population numbers are continuing to drive the rental crisis and politicians will need to answer for policies…
Geoff Lucas contract terminated with The Agency
The Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of The Agency, Geoff Lucas, has had his contract with…
Monthly rental growth hits lowest rate in four years
The Australian rental market has experienced its slowest growth in four years, with new data showing a modest 0.1 per…
NSW to ban background check fees for renters
The NSW government is set to ban fees charged to prospective tenants for background checks when applying for…
International student caps not enough to free up housing
Universities across Australia could soon face new regulations limiting their international student enrolments to a maximum of 40…
RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at its August…
Barry Plant’s “Call-lympics” nets 1800 appraisals
Barry Plant's network-wide appraisal drive, dubbed the "Call-lympics," has resulted in over 1,800 appraisals booked during two short…
Most buyers and sellers rate their experience with agents positively
Three-quarters of buyers and sellers involved in a property transaction in the past year have rated their experience…
Valentina Parra finds work-life balance through auctioneering
When experienced sales agent, Valentina Parra, made the move to Ray White corporate, she realised she missed the…
Australian owner-occupier mortgage surges $154 a day
The average new owner-occupier mortgage in Australia has reached a record high of $636,597, marking an increase of…