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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
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 affordable housing in an effort to solve the nation’s housing crisis.
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…
“Buyers are back”, as higher prices boost confidence
The likelihood that rate hikes have ended and rising prices, has seen buyers return to the market according…
Domain’s updated app to create more engaged buyers
Domain’s recently updated app aims to help boost buyer engagement and make life easier for sales agents.
Housing affordability hits the worst level in three decades
The great Australian dream of home ownership is becoming a nightmare for many families, with new data showing…
Financial strain: 15 per cent of homeowners fear selling amidst rising costs
Distressed property sales could be on the rise according to new research which shows 15 per cent of…
QLD and WA suburbs continue to outperform
The property market across the country continues to look increasingly positive, with an expert tipping more growth is…
New listings off to a strong start this spring
The spring selling season appears to have started early with new listings growing 9.4 per cent across Australia…
Has the interest rate rising cycle run its course?
Two-thirds of experts believe interest rates have peaked, while 97 per cent say the Reserve Bank of Australia…
Property prices have bounced again in August
Spring selling season has arrived and property prices are continuing to heat up, with new data showing that…
The suburbs where owners hold homes more than 20 years
Clarinda, in Melbourne’s south-east, has been named the country’s most tightly held suburb for houses, with homeowners holding…
Three reasons rent growth could slow in 2024
There could be some relief on the way for struggling renters, with rental growth likely to start slowing…
Sydney’s luxury rental growth surges 13.1 per cent
Demand for Sydney luxury property has continued to surge with new data showing that rents have increased 13.1…