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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
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 consider genuine home buyers, tenants and real estate agencies when making its…
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…
Simon Watts comes out tops in Openn’s agent performance report
Northern Territory agent, Simon Watts of Real Estate Central has taken out the top spots for Highest Total…
Clearance rate slips below 80 per cent as auction volumes surge
This week again proved busy for auctions, with CoreLogic tracking 3524 auctions across the major capitals.
‘Lifestyle industrial’ the latest trend in Australian real estate market
The days of industrial precincts being an ‘avoid at all costs’ area for residential property are over with…
Domain appoints new Chief Marketing Officer Rebecca Darley
Today Domain, a leading property marketplace, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Darley to the role of Chief…
Regional renters struggle as listings plummet
Regional renters are facing an uphill battle to put a roof over their heads with the number of…
Residential land in high demand across Australia
Vacant land is one of the hottest commodities in residential real estate at the moment with some blocks…
CPI edges towards RBA target
Newly released figures show the All Group Consumer Price Index for September increased at a similar rate to…
Property prices hit records across the country but the market is cooling
Australia’s median house price is fast approaching $1 million with the fastest rate of annual growth on record…
Rent.com.au financial report reveals further growth
Rent.com.au has released its 2020/2021 financial report, revealing another year of growth, despite posting a net operating loss…
Rental prices surge amid stock shortages and high demand
Australian rental prices have surged over the past 12 months, recording the fastest annual rise since 2008, new…
Five key pillars to identify growth suburbs
With property market around the country growing at a rapid rate, one property expert has urged buyers to…
Market Buy appoints Joel Dixon as chief technology officer
Online offer management pioneer, Market Buy, has announced the appointment of Joel Dixon in the newly created role…