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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Debit card system EFTPOS partners with Beyond Blue to assist small businesses
EFPOS has announced a new partnership of Beyond Blue, providing funding to support Australian small businesses struggling with mental health issues.
Openn Negotiation signs a partnership agreement with the Professionals
Australian-listed proptech company Openn Negotiation has established a partnership agreement with the real estate agency Professionals Group Australia.
REIA welcomes the housing affordability and supply inquiry
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and…
Housing affordability and supply in the spotlight
Housing affordability is set to be the focus after an inquiry into Australia’s housing supply was announced late…
Auction clearance rate lower as markets navigate lockdowns
The volume of properties taken to auction was slightly higher this week, but the clearance rate dropped marginally…
How the property market has evolved amid the pandemic
New home sales plummet across Australia in July
More Australian homes selling than coming on the market
Australians are using lockdown to hunt for property online
Search activity on realestate.com.au jumped 2.4 per cent last week as lockdowns were felt across the country.
What is the state of the current property investment market?
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee has revealed the current property investment is particularly buoyant.
Rental market confidence is up but agents are concerned about rent roll and profitability margins
Australian property managers were surveyed to determine the true mood of the national rental market with the response…
How proptech startup Sorted Services doubled its headcount amid the pandemic
Sorted Services, an Australian digital platform streamlining the property management lifecycle, has announced significant growth amidst a challenging…
REIA has urged the Australian Government to rethink their approach to sustainability in real estate
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on the government to empower Australian consumers to adopt…
Auction volumes and clearance rate dip with three major capitals in lockdown
Both auction volumes and the preliminary clearance rate fell this week in the wake of lockdowns across Australia's…
REA Group Australia reveals strong growth in their FY21 results
REA Group has announced positive end of financial year results, with their revenue of $928 million up by…
Sydney’s CBD office market shows resilience amid lockdowns
The Property Council of Australia's latest Office Market Report has highlighted the resilience shown by the Sydney CBD…
Australia’s growth cycle tapers as housing becomes less affordable
Australian housing values increased a further 1.6 per cent in July, according to CoreLogic.
Rex Software celebrates 10 years servicing the real estate sector
Rex Software looks back at 10 years servicing the real estate sector and the major milestones they've enjoyed…
The ATO warns property investors to be aware of common tax return traps
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded property investors to look out for common tax return mistakes that…
Sydney lockdowns could cause another Australian recession
68 per cent of Finder's surveyed experts believe Sydney's extended lockdown could be a catalyst for another recession…
Auction volumes steady, clearance rate rises
This week’s preliminary clearance rate has edged higher and volumes remain on par with previous weeks, despite the…
Sydney and Melbourne are the only capital cities with declining rental markets
REIA president Adrian Kelly said Sydney and Melbourne saw rents fall slightly, while other capital cities saw rents…
The Agency on track for record financial year results
The Agency’s planned growth trajectory continues, with the group’s results for the June quarter indicating the company is…
Gap between median house and unit prices breaking records
The price premium of houses over units has continued to emerge since March last year, as stage two…
Pandemic fuels regional migration and pushes property prices up
Across the country, prestige and regional markets have seen incredibly positive results over the past year, but other…
Cheaper for small businesses to buy commercial property than lease
Raine & Horne Commercial have released their second quarter 2021 edition of Commercial insights, supplying the industry with…
Most millennials believe the housing market needs more regulation
The majority of millennials (70 per cent) believe the housing market should be more heavily regulated, according to…