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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Land prices surge as supply constraints choke new home building
Median residential land prices hit a record $391,420 nationally, with land costs rising three times faster than inflation and more than triple the pace of construction cost increases over the past 25 years.
Gen Z now most likely to consider regional move
New research shows almost half of 18-to-29-year-olds are contemplating leaving metro areas, overtaking Millennials as the generation most…
First home buyer loans hit record size as deposit scheme takes effect
The average first home buyer mortgage jumped 8.5 per cent to $607,624 in the December quarter, the largest…
Housing costs driving inflation despite RBA rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase highlights a growing disconnect between monetary policy and housing-driven…
CGT discount to cost $247 billion over next decade, analysis shows
New Parliamentary Budget Office figures reveal the tax measure will cost more in the next ten years than…
Government to sell off defence properties for $1.8 billion
Victoria Barracks sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among 67 defence properties identified for disposal as the…
Major bank warns the housing boom is ending for half of Australia
ANZ is predicting a market slowdown as the RBA admits rate cuts fuelled excess demand faster than expected.
Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…
National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth
Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets,…
What drives people to sell?
Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically as financial conditions, confidence, and lending…
House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty
Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into…
Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence
Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge…
Rental markets ease slightly, but pressure remains as vacancies stay below long-term norms
SQM Research data shows vacancy rates lifted slightly at year end, but most capital city rental markets remain…
Agencies prioritise data ownership
Three-quarters of property professionals want to control their digital footprint, but advertising spend still flows to portals.
Housing market confidence strong but varies by state
Housing market confidence remains strong across Australia heading into 2026, despite growing economic challenges and affordability concerns that…
Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property
Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered…
Rental prices hit record highs across Australia
National rental prices have reached unprecedented levels with the median weekly rent hitting a record $650 in December…
Colliers appoints Will Goldsworthy to national role driving growth in Large Format Retail & Project Leasing
Retail property specialist Will Goldsworthy steps into national role at Colliers to transform Australia's large format retail landscape,…
Investor lending hits new national high as activity spikes across multiple states
Investor lending reaches record levels as NSW and Victoria drive renewed momentum
Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows
Rents remain high, but growth slows and diverges across cities as affordability constraints bite
Home prices hit new high as construction activity lifts in bid to ease supply pressures
National home prices edged to a new record in December, while a spike in apartment approvals in November…
Carey Smith appointed Joint Chairman of Ray White
Ray White Managing Director Dan White announced Carey Smith has joined Brian White as Joint Chairman of the…
Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026
Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured…
Commercial property confidence shows a big regional divide
Investor confidence in Australia's commercial property market is creating a clear division between high-performing and struggling states, with…
Australian housing market profitability reaches 20-year high
Australian residential property sellers experienced their highest profitability rate in over two decades during the September 2025 quarter,…
REMAX Australia welcome two key corporate team members
REMAX Australia has appointed two new key team members, recently welcoming Kristy Smith as Professional Development Manager and…
Short-term rentals move beyond spare rooms as entire homes dominate
New AHURI research shows entire-home listings now outnumber hosted stays, marking a clear shift away from Airbnb’s original…
Housing affordability improves for third consecutive quarter
Housing affordability in Australia has continued its positive trajectory for the third consecutive quarter, while rental affordability has…
Brisbane emerges as commercial property standout
Brisbane has established itself as the leader in Australian commercial property performance, benefiting from Queensland's strong population growth…
Five per cent deposit scheme reveals big regional disparities
The expanded five per cent deposit scheme for first-home buyers is creating vastly different opportunities across Australian cities,…
Real Estate Gym appoints three new Performance Coaches as the program expands
The Real Estate Gym is proud to announce the appointment of three new Performance Coaches, Angie Dunn, Phoebe…
Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026
The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026…
First home buyers face shrinking housing options
First home buyers in Australia are facing increasingly limited options, with only 12 per cent of housing stock…
Knight Frank launches a Private Office in Australia
Knight Frank has launched a new Private Office in Australia, which will operate with the support of its…
Renters will need six-figure incomes by 2026
Australian renters will need to earn significantly more to afford housing in 2026, with new analysis from Domain…