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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Anna Neelagama resigns from REIA
Anna Neelagama has resigned as chief executive officer of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), but will continue her push to help solve Australia’s housing crisis with Master Builders…
Million-dollar milestones: Australia’s next wave of suburbs on the rise
More than 160 suburbs could join the million-dollar club in the next 12 months, according to research from…
Cash rate likely on hold, but a cut looms
Experts are predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia will be leaving the cash rate steady in August, but…
Demand for high-quality offices drives down vacancy rates in capital city CBDs
Office vacancy rates have fallen in half of Australia’s CBDs, with demand for space, particularly high quality offices,…
One-minute data: Home price growth continues
National home prices have increased 0.08 per cent in July and are now 6.3 per cent higher than…
View Media Group buys The Property Agency
View Media Group has acquired property communications agency, The Property Agency, as part of a wider growth plan…
The secret to a successful high-stakes negotiation
To achieve the best possible result for your vendor, you need to leave your emotions at the door,…
Inflation is up but what does that mean for interest rates?
Inflation climbed 1 per cent in the June quarter and 3.8 per cent annually, according to the latest…
Sporting sanctuaries: Homes with gold medal features
As the Paris 2024 Olympics captivate the world, luxury real estate across the country is reaching for gold…
Unprecedented wealth transfer set to impact low to middle-income suburbs
Australia is on the brink of an unprecedented $3.5 trillion wealth transfer over the next two decades, in…
Barry Plant joins forces with Propic for AI-driven solutions
Barry Plant is moving towards a ‘CRM-first’ culture, after partnering with Propic as they look to use technology…
South Australia ranked top economy in the country
South Australia’s property market is booming and the state has also been crowned the top economy in the…
RE/MAX members stay curious at network’s annual conference
Staying curious, adopting change and adapting as innovation takes hold in a rapidly changing world, were the driving…
Realestate.com.au helps Australians to ‘keep moving’ in new brand campaign
The ups and downs Australians experience when finding a new home takes centre stage in realestate.com.au’s new brand…
A starter home in the US now costs $1 million
Australia isn’t the only country that’s witnessed a staggering rise in property prices over the past few years,…
Data insight: Immigration brings retail assets back to life for now
Record-high immigration levels have revitalised retail assets and boosted sentiment nationwide, but there are still headwinds for the…
Federal Government needs “bulldog” to tackle housing crisis head-on
The Federal Government needs to appoint a “bulldog” to champion solving the housing crisis and bring together all…
Data insight: Property prices don’t care about high rates
Property markets continue to tick higher, despite high interest rates and cost of living pressures, however, there is…
Investors give Melbourne property a ‘wide berth’
Property prices are on the rise across the county, however, Melbourne continues to lag behind other major capitals.
PM’s making a difference behind the scenes
Property managers have one of the toughest jobs in real estate, but that doesn’t stop them from going…
One-minute data: Australian house prices hit record highs, but growth slows
House prices in Australia's capital cities have reached new highs for the sixth consecutive quarter, but the pace…
Data insight: Regional properties outperform cities in rental yields
Regional property markets are obtaining higher rental yields for investors compared to their city counterparts, according to new…
View.com.au integrates Apartments & Developments
View Media Group (VMG) has integrated apartment and development project listings into the 'buy' section on view.com.au.
Online retail slowdown raises questions over industrial property
Online retail sales have started to plateau after the Covid lockdown-led boom, and it could have significant implications…
NAB strategically cuts fixed rates
National Australia Bank (NAB) has made a “strategic” move in slashing its three-year fixed rate as the Reserve…
One-minute data: Australian home value growth cools as winter sets in
CoreLogic's daily home value index shows a slowdown in national property price growth, with values rising just 0.5…
One-minute data: Metro areas drive Australian property market growth
Sales volumes jumped 5.5 per cent in the 2023-2024 financial year with Australia’s mainland states recording 663,158 residential…
Rundown gems: Uninhabitable homes become PR gold for agents
They might not be glamorous, but rundown properties are quickly becoming the hottest commodity in real estate.
View Media Group collaborates with Real Estate Industry Partners
View Media Group (VMG) has joined forces with Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP) in a multi-year partnership designed…
Investors remain cautious as commercial property activity slows
Investors are being more discerning than ever when it comes to buying commercial property amidst lasting high interest…
Five steps to open your own real estate agency
You've set a big goal: to open your own real estate agency.
Appetite for investment: Australia’s fast food frenzy
One of Australia’s largest fast food portfolios in years has hit the market in NSW’s Illawarra region, on…
Hidden gems: Affordable Aussie property markets with high growth potential revealed
Property market prices may still be rising but there still remains a number of affordable opportunities for investors…
One-minute data: June new listings plunge
The seasonal new listings slowdown hit in June, but total listings are still higher than the same time…
How to cultivate a workplace culture that attracts agents
Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to the success of any business,…