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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
National property listings rise, but old stock points to unrealistic pricing
Fresh listings climb ahead of spring, but mispriced homes risk being left behind.
Affordable housing outpaces market as first home buyer incentives fuel demand
Australia's most affordable properties are experiencing stronger price growth than typical homes, driven by government incentives and intense…
Belle Property and Hockingstuart’s top performers celebrated at National Awards Night
Belle Property and Hockingstuart has honoured their highest achievers at the 2025 National Awards Nights, with more than…
Melbourne dominates PropTrack CommBank First Home Buyer Report 2025 hotspots
First-home buyer activity is rising even as affordability hits a three-decade low, with Melbourne emerging as the nation’s…
Detached house approvals increase as multi-unit approvals decline
Detached house approvals have risen by 0.6 per cent in July 2025, while multi-unit approvals experienced a significant…
Housing market spike following August rate cut
Australia's housing market has responded dramatically to the August interest rate reduction, with national house prices jumping 1.3…
Home prices reach new record high
Australian home prices have climbed to a fresh record high, rising 0.5 per cent in August and marking…
HIA forecasts more than one million new homes in five years
Australia is on track to build more than one million new homes in the next five years, with…
Spring set to deliver property market boost as interest rates fall
The Australian property market is poised for its traditional spring revival, with the season historically delivering the strongest…
Ray White raises over $50,000 for homelessness at Connect 2025 auction
Ray White has successfully raised more than $50,000 to combat homelessness through a series of charity auctions held…
Housing costs drive inflation higher as CPI rises 2.8%
Australia’s inflation jumped to 2.8% in July 2025, with rising rents, power bills and building costs driving up…
HIA Chief Economist says ending LMI will lower home prices over time
HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon says the Federal Government’s decision to scrap Lenders Mortgage Insurance for first home…
Capitals reclaim growth lead from regions after nine-month run
Australia’s property race just took a turn. After nine months of regional dominance, the capitals are back in…
Sydney ranks third for luxury rental growth
Sydney has emerged as one of the world's hottest luxury rental markets, recording the third highest growth globally…
Pet-friendly workplaces unlikely to solve office vacancy crisis
Despite Australia having more pets than people, bringing furry friends to work is not the silver bullet solution…
James Auty appointed to national role at Nutrien Ag Solutions
James Auty has been appointed as Head of Corporate and Institutional Transactions, Real Estate at Nutrien Ag Solutions,…
Stamp Duty under fire as top priority for Economic Roundtable
Stamp duty has emerged as a central issue at this week’s Economic Roundtable, with Domain’s Chief of Research…
Rate cuts benefit different housing markets
Australia's housing market has responded differently to each of the three major interest rate cutting cycles since 2015,…
Interior design boosts property values by up to 120 per cent
Professional interior design is proving to be a significant investment for homeowners, with new data showing designer homes…
Bold new online look delivers for REMAX Australia professionals
2025 marks a significant evolution for the global REMAX brand, with Australia leading the charge implementing refreshed branding…
Build-to-Rent pipeline expands as NSW launches affordable housing project on South Coast
Australia’s build-to-rent sector is gaining ground, with fresh government projects rolling out alongside a record national pipeline, even…
HIA urges red, white and green tape overhaul ahead of Economic Reform Roundtable
Australia’s home building sector is demanding urgent action from policymakers as the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable gets…
Cameron McIntyre to lead REA Group as new CEO
Cameron McIntyre has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of REA Group Ltd, set to take…
Record migration adds to housing market pressures
Australia’s migration numbers are smashing records, and the housing market is feeling every bit of it. With more…
ASIC review could unlock billions for property investment
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a targeted review that could potentially boost superannuation fund…
Harcourts Agents Fast Tracked For AI Success With Exclusive Six Week Bootcamp
In an Australian real estate industry first, Harcourts is partnering with leading industry expert Samantha McLean to rollout…
RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence
The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling…
Ray White celebrates its 2025 international winners
More than 3000 members of the leading property group Ray White came together and celebrated the 2025 financial…
RWC celebrates record-breaking year at international awards
The RWC Annual International Awards for FY2024/25 took centre stage last night at The Star Gold Coast, the…
Ray White Rural and Livestock celebrates its 2025 winners
More than 250 guests attended the annual Ray White Rural and Livestock awards at the Gold Coast to…
Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt
The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their guidance on how HELP debts are assessed during…
Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for…
New ACCC rules set to reshape commercial property deals with major supermarkets
Commercial property landlords with major supermarket tenants face significant regulatory changes from January 2026, with new mandatory ACCC…
Nadine Catley joins Harcourts Real Estate Training Centre as Online Training Manager
Harcourts Real Estate Training Centre (HRETC) has proudly announced the addition of Nadine Catley to their team as…
One-third of non-homeowners have abandoned their property dreams
A growing number of Australians have given up on the dream of homeownership, with more than a third…