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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Fifth busiest auction week on record
The combined capital cities have enjoyed their busiest auction week since late March and the fifth busiest since CoreLogic records commenced in 2008, with 3725 properties going under the hammer.
Home building boom to continue in 2022
Australia’s home building boom is set to continue throughout 2022 despite the cost of labour and materials rising…
Agent numbers surge for Area Specialist
Real estate agency platform, Area Specialist, has had a record couple of months, with 21 agents signing up…
Increasing property prices see stamp duty skyrocket
Property prices have soared throughout the pandemic, as more Australians seek to achieve work/life balance, relocating to lifestyle…
Market Buy appoints John Hellaby as new CEO
The online offer pioneer, Market Buy, has announced the appointment of John Hellaby as its new Chief Executive…
Cash or crypto: vendors accepting Bitcoin ‘a natural progression’
A unique sprawling property, including a beach-house, studio and its very own island, has been listed for sale,…
Rexfest Live shares the secret to leveraging digital marketing
Internet users are spending almost two and a half hours on social media every day, according to information…
APRA tells standing committee its role is not to target house prices
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) has appeared before the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue, outlining its…
Final countdown before AREAs submissions close
REA Group customers have until midnight Wednesday 17 November to finalise submissions for the Annual REA Excellence Awards…
Rising interest rates won’t burst the property market
Interest rates don’t create property booms or busts, according to new research by the Property Investment Professionals of…
Changes to money laundering laws must consider home buyers, tenants and small business, says REIA
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has urged the Inquiry into Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime to…
HomeBuilder legacy lives on in record number of houses being built
The legacy of the HomeBuilder initiative lives on, with a record number of houses commencing construction in the…
New listings across the capitals reach highest number on record
New listings across Australia’s capital cities reached a record high in October, with sellers flocking to the market…
Australians put property buying plans on hold
Australians are putting their property buying plans on hold as the year comes to a close, according to…
Rise in listings and auction volumes as Spring comes to an end
Domain’s latest weekly property report has revealed a rise in listing and auction volumes as spring draws to…
Are we in a housing bubble? Nerida Conisbee offers her thoughts
Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee offers her perspective on whether or not the current high prices represent…
The 20 housing markets to watch around Australia
Queensland suburbs have taken out the top three spots in the Well Home Loans Green Shoots Report, which…
Tony Blamey joins :Different to drive growth
Australian property management company, :Different, has appointed Tony Blamey as the company’s first Chief Revenue Officer.
REA Group reports Q1 results, revealing strong growth
REA Group delivered strong growth across its Australian segments during the three months to September 30, with revenue…
Industry offers recommendations to address housing supply
Both the Real Estate Institute of Australia and the Property Council have offered their take on how to…
More choice expected for home buyers
Following a lengthy period of demand far exceeding supply, home buyers can expect more choice over the coming…
Leading rent roll broker joins businessDEPOT Agency Broking
We’re excited to announce we will be partnering with Dean Yeo to help strengthen our offering for real…
Snug and Zango integrate to make renting easier and faster
"In the highly competitive Canberra rental market speed counts. As a modern, vibrant property portal with an unwavering…
Regional property markets predicted to outperform capital cities in 2022
Regional property markets will be the ones to watch in 2022, according to Canstar’s inaugural Rising Stars Report,…
RBA keeps cash rate on hold but rise likely in 2023
Despite a rise in inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has again opted to keep the official cash…
Harcourts Australia appoints Adrian Knowles as chief executive officer
Leading real estate brand Harcourts Group Australia has today announced the internal appointment of a new national CEO…
Housing affordability declines as investors flock to COVID-free states
New loan commitments for housing have fallen, particularly in COVID-ravaged states, as housing affordability continues to decline.
Domain appoints new chief product officer Nathan Brumby
Today Domain, a leading property marketplace, has announced the appointment of Nathan Brumby to Domain’s Executive Leadership Team…
New guide helps real estate agents master digital marketing
Australians spend 1.46 hours on average a day on social media and 20.5 million of us use Facebook…
Homely launches new brand positioning in national marketing campaign
Australia’s fast-growing property portal, Homely.com.au, has launched its new brand positioning ‘More than real estate’ with a multi-channel…
Investments and carbon reduction all part of REA Group’s sustainable year
Despite unpredictable economic and social conditions created by the global pandemic, REA Group has remained committed to its…