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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Domain to close the door on private landlords
Speaking exclusively to Elite Agent this week, Domain Group Chief Operating Officer Tony Blamey says the group are…
Virtual property inspections here to stay as on-line traffic continues to surge
The coronavirus may have permanently changed the way people buy and sell properties as buyers continue to embrace…
REIA opposes new foreign investment fees for residential property
REIA has fronted a Senate Economics Committee to give evidence on the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition…
3.8 million Aussies plan to buy property in 2021: Finder
Record-low interest rates, government stimulus, the rise of remote work, and a readjustment of priorities has led to…
Payments have resumed for most deferred home loans
“This is an encouraging sign that most Australians are through the worst”, said Australian Banking Association CEO, Anna…
Stamp duty could soon be scrapped in NSW
The NSW Government has today announced they are "considering a once in a generation change" in stamp duty…
A demand for detached housing will ‘pull the economy forward’: HIA
A renewed interest in detached housing will put our economy into recovery mode, according to HIA's Chief Economist…
The housing sector is turning a corner: ANZ
After considering their initial view of a 10 per cent housing drop "too pessimistic", ANZ economists now feel…
Top student housing company offers 20,000 quarantine spots to rebuild industry
A recent report on the $32 billion international student industry paints a dire picture.
Vic Government announces biggest public housing project in Australian history
The Victorian Government has announced a historic $5.3 billion social housing project that will see over 12,000 public…
‘Pain before gain’ – Investors will return with the international students
“Investors who already own property and are suffering may want to hang in there for another six or…
The Block holding virtual open for inspections
As this season of The Block steers towards completion, one obvious question remains.
Eagle Software brings QR Codes to contactless inspections
Eagle Software have harnessed the power of QR Codes to assist agents in performing contactless inspections.
How are renter-landlord relations faring in the pandemic?
Researchers from RMIT University and the University of Adelaide have teamed up for a study that reveals the…
Optimism returns to the property market: report
Positive sentiment has returned to the property market, according to ME’s latest Quarterly Property Sentiment Report.
PICA secures landmark green solar deal for its strata buildings
PICA Group has announced a new green solar energy deal, which will see 64 of its strata buildings…
HTW: Was the pandemic a ‘booster shot’ for industrial real estate?
It made sense at the beginning of the pandemic to expect a decline in all commercial property markets.
Ray White reports biggest sales month in 118-year history
The Ray White Group has reported the strongest month of sales in the group's 118-year history.
Flexible leases and satellite spaces: the future of office real estate
The findings note the expectation is that physical office spaces will play a key role as a hub,…
Exclusive: REA Group freezes prices, introduces data-based AREAs
"Freezing our prices until July 2021 will offer greater confidence to our customers and their vendors."
Domain and REA Group shares soar
Fuelled by hope of a new dawn as a fresh president is elected in the US, the Australian…
Auckland is the global leader in luxury property price growth
Sydney, Perth and the Gold Coast have aslo ranked upon the top cities in the world for luxury…
New Climate Change Bill will impact building industry
A bill introduced in the Australian Parliament today which aims to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050…
Mortgages cheaper than rents in over half of Australian suburbs
A new report from Aussie and CoreLogic shows that it is cheaper to pay down a mortgage than…
Canberra leads the slow return to CBDs
The latest survey of CBD office occupancy by the Property Council of Australia shows that workers are slowly…
Mining and remote work drive the COVID-19 regional shift
An in-depth report from realestate.com.au paints a compelling picture of a mass exodus from cities.
Banks start accepting further First Home Loan Deposit Scheme applications
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the news that banks will start accepting loan applications for the New…
Home loans dive under 2 per cent, with all eyes on the big four
Sally Tindall, research director at RateCity.com.au, said all eyes were now on the big four banks, which hold…
Cash rate cut will improve housing affordability – if banks get on board
The RBA's decision to cut the official interest rate to a historical low of 0.10 per cent will…
Cash rate cut to new historic low
The Reserve Bank of Australia have cut the cash rate by 15 basis points to a new historic…