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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
The Block’s Sharon and Ankur release exclusive virtual walkthrough of their stunning home
Stickybeaks and serious buyers alike can fully immerse themselves in House #3 from The Block with an exclusive virtual walkthrough just released by Sharon and Ankur on Domain.
Rising interest rates weigh on median home prices: HTW
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s sharp tightening cycle has started to see median home prices fall across the…
Property values fall in majority of house and unit markets
Almost 80 per cent of Australia’s house and unit markets are now in decline.
Sellers increase marketing budget in face of tighter market
Vendors are willing to increase advertising budgets for their homes if they can delay payment of marketing costs…
Australia continues to attract commercial real estate investment
After a record year in 2021, commercial transactions have slowed, however, Australia still remains an “attractive” market for…
How the floods impact insurance: FAQs answered!
Floods – sadly, many Australians and their properties are bearing the brunt of Mother Nature. This means an…
Record low share of rentals below $400 per week
Tight rental markets are putting extra pressure on low-income renters as the share of rental properties listed below…
Renewable energy plants could boost property prices
Building renewable energy plants could help increase the value of nearby property prices, according to a new report.
Borrowers “scrambling” to refinance in record numbers
Rapidly rising interest rates and higher living costs are pushing record numbers of borrowers to refinance their home…
Useful real estate links and articles for flood-affected regions
Articles and links, which are designed to assist real estate professionals before, during and after a natural disaster…
Capital city auction volumes fall 4 per cent
Capital city auction volumes fell 4 per cent this week, with 1742 homes going under the hammer to…
Rents hit record highs again as units outpace houses
Rents have hit record highs across the country again, with unit rents rising much faster than houses.
New Propic AI seeks to generate more leads and save agents time
PropTech innovator, Propic has reinvented its Artificial Intelligence technology, with a trio of revamped products aimed at meeting…
New listings 15 per cent below the long-term average
Despite rising interest rates and falling prices, homeowners are not rushing to sell.
Slower start to spring for new listings but what’s to blame?
The extra public holidays in late September have contributed to a slow start to spring for sellers, with…
Housing market passes ‘peak fear’ phase
Australian property markets have passed their “peak fear” phase and are expected to bottom out in the new…
Consumers start to cut spending as rates rise
Rising interest rates and high inflation, are starting to hit the hip pockets of consumers with new data…
No end in sight for rising construction costs
There’s still no relief in sight for builders with construction costs continuing to rise at a record rate.
House price falls to continue into 2023: NAB
There’s likely more property price declines ahead with values to continue decreasing in 2023, according to the National…
Different to offer property management as-a-service
Australian proptech :Different, has announced the launch of an all-in-one property management solution, :Different for Agencies.
Rental stock levels well below five-year average
Rental stock levels are more than 35 per cent below the five-year average and growth in annual rents…
Rising interest rates lead to a surge in refinancing
Homeowners are refinancing their mortgages at record levels as the impact of rising interest rates start to take…
Preliminary clearance hits its highest peak since late May
The preliminary clearance rate has reached its highest point since May after auction volumes increased this week.
Sydney vacancy rates hit the lowest on record
Sydney's vacancy rate has dropped to a record low of 1.1 per cent, with the number of available…
Prevent burnout with new property management tools
Property managers are calling time on the real estate industry, struggling to cope with busy workloads and poor…
How to choose the right exit strategy for your business
Sales, retirements, and unforeseen events can lead to you or a partner exiting your real estate agency, but…
Lending to build new homes slows down
Rising interest rates continue to weigh on housing finance, with new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics…
Rents rise at fastest quarterly pace on record
Rents have risen at the fastest quarterly pace on record, soaring 4.3 per cent nationally in the three…
Major banks to pass on full RBA rate hikes
Australia’s big four banks have been quick to pass on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 25 basis point…
Falling property prices contribute to drop in household wealth
Household wealth has fallen for the first time in more than two years, with $484 billion being wiped…
RBA takes more moderate approach with 0.25 per cent cash rate increase
After a series of bullish interest rate hikes in recent months, the Reserve Bank of Australia has tempered…
Loss-making resales have started to rise as property downturn continues
The Australian property market has peaked and turned downwards, with the number of loss-making transactions starting to rise.
Regional property values set to benefit from the renewable energy boom
Australia’s focus on renewable energy will see a number of regional property markets across the east coast benefit…
