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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
HomeBuilder is working for now, but a second cliff is up ahead
A 15.4 per cent leap in the number of dwelling approvals and a 25.3 per cent rise in the value of housing construction loans during September shows the effectiveness of the HomeBuilder program.
Dwelling approvals and construction loan commitments surge
The number of dwellings approved rose 15.4 per cent, according to ABS data released today.
Australian housing values are rising, after five months of declines
Following what CoreLogic refer to as "five months of consistent declines in residential property values", the national home…
Clearance rate at highest point since pre-pandemic
The preliminary clearance rate has hit its highest peak since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, coming in…
RBA to make second rate cut, say experts
Property developers and investors make AFR Rich List
Three moguls who have made their fortune in the property game appear in the top ten of the…
Homely appoints David Webb as Head of Industry
Homely.com.au has announced that David Webb is joining its Executive Team as the Head of Industry. As Homely’s…
Sydney house prices rise as units fall, marking largest price gap on record
Sydney housing prices took a massive tumble in the June quarter, losing close to $22,000 off the median…
Hobart house prices to leapfrog Adelaide, as Darwin moves past Perth
Domain's latest House Price Report has revealed the Australian housing industry has largely bounced back, with all capital…
Green Building Council takes steps to eliminate natural gas in new buildings
Green Building Council of Australia have completely overhauled its Green Star rating system in a push to eliminate…
National rent prices fell annually for the first time
The September 2020 quarter CPI figures show the impact that the pandemic has had on national rental prices.
CoreLogic partners with innovation program RealTechX
CoreLogic has today announced its backing of emerging technology businesses in real estate through Taronga Ventures' RealTechX program.…
The Reserve Bank believes the recession could be over
Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle told a Senate estimates hearing on Tuesday that the RBA believes the…
Energy-saving AI tech trialled in CBD offices and malls
AMP Capital has started to roll out new energy saving AI technology in a number of its Australian…
Over a quarter of Aussies say now is the time to buy property
New research commissioned by ING has found Australians have no real qualms about investing during this recession, with…
Survey highlights rental uncertainty during COVID-19
A new survey from Flatmates.com.au with more than 12,000 respondents highlights the uncertainty felt by renters during the…
Over 96% of First Home Loan Deposit places have already been filled
The First Home Loan Deposit scheme allows buyers to purchase a property with just a five per cent…
Auction markets continue to strengthen
As Victoria returns to in-person auctions, the market is gaining moment, with a surge in Melbourne listings contributing…
Mirvac sees 40 per cent rise in residential land sales
Over the September quarter, developer Mirvac saw a 40 per cent lift in housing lot sales, selling over…
Most Aussies are made responsible for their own workplace COVID cleaning
New research has found that 59 per cent of Australians have had their bosses task them with cleaning…
Why more housing stimulus will be needed to sustain recovery
Housing stimulus has proved a welcome shot in the arm for the property market, but academics question whether…
PCA: Proposed fees make Australia “less attractive destination for investment”
Proposed foreign investment rules that introduce a steep new fee for investing in Australian real estate have been…
Remain vigilant: REIA’s message to the industry
REIA President calls on the real estate industry to remain vigilant as state borders reopen.
Reserve Bank notes increased housing activity, despite weak investment levels
On October 6, the same day as the Federal Budget was announced, the Reserve Bank Board met and…
REA Group celebrates ‘excellent results’ in annual report
REA Group have delivered an annual shareholders report that celebrates a number of wins in what Chairman Hamish…
Auction clearance rates strengthen as Melbourne activity ramps up
Auction clearance rates strengthen as Melbourne activity ramps up The combined capital city preliminary auction clearance rate hit…
Property investment falls to a record low
As with a lot of things, the levels of property investment in the Australian housing market crashed during…
REA Group commits to carbon neutrality
REA Group has announced its commitment to become carbon neutral.
Domain Rental Report shows rental markets in flux
Domain's September Rental Report has shown there is little consistency across the states and territories, with prices hitting…
Cash rate won’t rise for three years: RBA
"We do not expect to be increasing the cash rate for at least three years."
Repayments have begun on almost half of deferred loans
Australian Banking Association has announced that repayments have resumed on 45 per cent of deferred loans for mortgages…
Confidence in the housing market has boomed: Westpac
"This is an extraordinary result," said Westpac chief economist Bill Evans of the overall consumer sentiment.
The full impact of HomeBuilder is now evident: HIA
The full impact of HomeBuilder is now evident with sales now 11.8 per cent higher compared to last…
Commercial real estate sales down 58 per cent in 2020
Commercial real estate sales plummeted during the first nine months of 2020.
REA Group wants you for their online property panel
REA Group has launched its new realestate.com.au Property Panel, and are seeking sales agents, principals and property managers…