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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
First in best dressed: How top agents are gaining market share using AI
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of real estate, securing leads and gaining a competitive advantage can make all the difference in a successful career.
Knockdowns and rebuilds don’t always mean gentrification and rising prices
Suburbs that are seeing a high number of homes being knocked down and rebuilt doesn’t necessarily mean the…
House prices set to surge by June 2025
House prices will rise almost 15 per cent nationally by June 2025, with limited property supply, heavier migration…
QLD and NSW aren’t releasing enough land to meet surging population
New South Wales and Queensland are not releasing enough land to keep up with surging population growth, according…
‘Hostile’ rental conditions see tenants paying 41 per cent of their income on rent
The ongoing rental crisis is making life hard for renters in WA, SA, and QLD, with some suburbs…
Harcourts helps to beat the blues with bids
Harcourts will take its Blue Friday charity auction day international in 2024, courtesy of the event’s amazing success…
Auction numbers surge, clearance rate remains steady
Australia’s auction market is holding steady, with solid clearance rates last week, as the number of properties going…
Short-term loss-making sales have increased
Higher interest rates could be pushing sellers to accept a loss, with new data from CoreLogic showing the…
El Nino’s knock-on effect: How weather could impact Australia’s property market
As Australia prepares for a hot and dry El Nino summer, a respected buyers’ agent has warned there…
Over 96 per cent of homes resell at a profit
With property prices again on the rise, 96.3 per cent of sellers have locked in profits this year,…
Aussie suburbs where upsizers will find the best value
Despite high property prices, tight inventory levels and rising interest rates, people looking to upgrade their homes to…
Digital Affordable Housing Register to help solve the housing crisis
Australia will become home to an Affordable Housing Register that will unlock the private sector to participate in…
Kolmeo launches flexible portfolio management options
Property management businesses will now have the ability to run multiple brands across their rent roll courtesy of…
Home run for owner-occupiers as investors sit on sidelines
Current buyers looking for new homes are likely to be owner-occupiers, not investors, who want a standalone property…
The “big cities are back” as the property price rebound continues
Property prices are likely to continue to grow in the months ahead, after a “massive improvement” in conditions…
New listings soar across the country in August
New listings soared more than 20 per cent in August, with Sydney and Melbourne recording their busiest end…
PGIM to build co-living spaces in Sydney and Brisbane
Investment management company PGIM is planning to create a $750 million portfolio of co-living facilities across Sydney and…
PropertyMate’s platform transforms home searches, wins industry support
A property search platform that enables consumers to search for their perfect home by lifestyle options is also…
Population growth to fuel Western Australia and Queensland hotspot growth
Australia’s population has grown to 26.5 million, with Western Australia the fastest growing state, according to new research…
Higher rates weigh on household spending
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might be getting close to the end of its hiking cycle, but…
Property Council scholarship to promote women in property
A new scholarship aimed at promoting women in property has been announced by the Property Council of Australia…
Vacancy rates on the rise across the country
There are early signs of relief for struggling renters, with a new report showing vacancy rates have started…
Investors selling up as government threats push them out
New legislation, increased taxation, and potential rental reforms, including rent freezes, have led to 12 per cent of…
Investing in tourism assets is back as confidence returns
After some lean years during Covid, investment in hotel assets is once again surging, highlighting the improved confidence…
ATO to crack down on landlords this tax time
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has warned it will crack down on landlords over claiming expenses and claiming…
$10 billion housing fund passes after Greens secure an extra $1 billion
After months of protracted negotiations the Housing Australia Future Fund Bill will finally pass the Senate this week,…
National vacancy rate hits new low of 1.1 per cent
The national vacancy rate has hit a new low of just 1.1 per cent after recording its largest…
Housing affordability at the lowest level since 2008
Housing affordability continues to worsen across Australia with new data showing it now takes 45.9 per cent of…
Build-to-rent set to take off in Australia
Australia’s build-to-rent sector is set to grow to 55,000 dedicated units by 2030, with growth set to mirror…
Still affordable opportunities for investors, as prices rise
Despite property prices rising substantially since 2020, there are still opportunities for investors to find good quality locations…
New listings in Sydney hit the highest level in 14 years
Sydney has experienced the biggest surge in new listings since 2009, with vendors rushing to the market as…
Short-stay accommodation increase contributing to the rental crisis
A sharp increase in the number of homes being put up as short-term accommodation is adding to the…
Rising interest rates lead to poor mental health and increased stress
The impact of rising interest rates is taking a huge toll on borrowers, with 75 per cent of…
Rise in new businesses to drive demand for commercial property
The number of new businesses getting started is increasing and it will likely lead to rising demand for…
Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold for third consecutive month
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold for a third consecutive month as it…