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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Investors back in the market but owner-occupier lending falls
New investor loan commitments rose for the 12th consecutive month in October, while lending to owner-occupiers dropped by more than $800 million, according to new data.
Key number indicates a busy 2022 for real estate
The real estate industry could be in for a busy New Year, with Domain reporting increased appraisal volumes…
Rexlabs appoints new product managers
The real estate tech experts at Rexlabs have welcomed two new Product Managers into the fold.
How property settlement period blowouts are impacting agency cash flow
If you’re an agent, you’ll know that the current tight market conditions have meant that settlement periods are…
Real estate agencies among Australia’s most loved local businesses
Podium, the leading communication and payments platform for local businesses, has today announced the winners of Australia’s Most…
Double digit-growth boom for regional housing markets
Regional Australia is continuing to witness house value increases that outpace the capitals, with the best performing regions…
The prime real estate position Australians are willing to pay top dollar for
One in three super prime residential sales in Australia over the last year have been absolute waterfronts, with…
The busiest auction week on record
This week proved the busiest auction week on record with 4261 properties going under the hammer across the…
Big Four bank’s decision to scrap sub-2 per cent interest rates a ‘wise one’
The National Australia Bank (NAB) is the only big four bank offering an interest rate lower than 2…
How big is the gap? How rising house values compare to wage growth
House values have risen at more than double the rate of wage increases over the past two decades,…
Why Australia’s largest property data provider just purchased RiTA by AiRE
Real estate digital assistant RiTA and the AiRE software company that powers her have been acquired by CoreLogic.
House prices grow at third fastest rate in Australia’s history
PropTrack analysis of house price growth in Australia from 1880 to now has found that house prices are…
Why airspace could be the big real estate trend of the decade
Where would Australia’s major capitals house an influx of new residents? According to strata property development specialist Warren…
Homely and Ray White celebrate Australia’s leading ladies of real estate
Homely is proud to announce its sponsorship of the ‘Leading Ladies of Real Estate' event in Queensland, hosted…
Mark McLeod named Ray White Group’s new Chief Strategy Officer
Ray White’s long-time Chief Executive of Growth, Mark McLeod has been named the Group’s new Chief Strategy Officer…
PropTrack data shows just how hot the market is right now
REA's PropTrack has released its market outlook for November, noting listing volumes increased across the country throughout October…
How competitions could land your business in hot water
Competitions are a sure-fire winner when it comes to attracting customers, building brand awareness, and increasing traffic -…
Fifth busiest auction week on record
The combined capital cities have enjoyed their busiest auction week since late March and the fifth busiest since…
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…
