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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Minister for Housing assures REIA of ‘resilient’ property market at roundtable
Minister for Housing, Michael Sukkar, joined the members of the Real Estate Institute of Australia for a virtual…
Is housing supply driven solely by demand? New research sheds light
New Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) research reveals what many of us assumed, that housing supply…
First home buyer loans hit 11-year high
"The short-term stimulus from HomeBuilder is emerging in the housing finance data released by the ABS today."
Overseas job outsourcing surges as JobKeeper reduces
An Australian employment specialist says businesses struggling to remain profitable through COVID and this week's JobKeeper cuts, are…
LJ Hooker opens nine new offices, with four more on the way
With COVID-19 putting the brakes on the Australian economy for much of the year, LJ Hooker has forged…
LJ Hooker honours top performers at International Awards
LJ Hooker has recognised its top performers across Australia and New Zealand at its annual International Awards Night,…
Strong industry support for Federal Opposition’s property plan
Both the Master Builders Australia and the Property Council of Australia have welcomed the Federal Opposition's plan to…
Treechange vs seachange: which is better?
As city-dwellers flee for the comfort of a slower paced life, a debate has reared up. Which is…
Budget is great news for real estate – if forecasts become reality: REIA
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has said that the critical Budget 2020 has provided an encouraging outlook…
Many properties to sell at a loss as mortgage holidays end
The latest CoreLogic Pain and Gain report suggests that loss-making sales of distressed properties are expected to soar during this…
Budget not enough to halt construction downturn
The 2020 Federal Budget is "very much one of housing hits and misses", according to the Australian Institute…
Budget 2020: Business investment package a chance to go green
The Green Building Council of Australia has welcomed the 2020 Federal Budget, and hope the landmark business investment…
Cutting JobSeeker payments will cause crippling rental stress in our cities
The Government's COVID income support is about to reduce, and according to modelling, that could pose a major…
What the Federal Budget means for real estate
"We have a plan to create jobs, rebuild our economy and secure Australia’s future," said PM Scott Morrison,…
RBA holds cash rate at 0.25%
Many predicted that the RBA Board would be announcing a drop in the cash rate to 0.1 per…
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is flawed: REIA
Changes to the Australian Government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme that allocate 10,000 new grants only to those…
Clearance rate down slightly as volume decreases due to long weekend
Clearance rate down slightly as volume decreases due to long weekend Auction volumes were lower this weekend, as…
It’s about to become easier to lend irresponsibly, to help the recovery
The softening of lending conditions is designed to spur on the housing market, but academics are concerned it…
Mirvac ramps up build-to-rent projects
Mirvac are betting on the build-to-rent market in a big way, with plans to develop and manage 5,000…
A milestone for The Agency
The 2019/20 financial year has been described as ‘a milestone’ for The Agency, with the group delivering its…
Melbourne and Sydney drag down an otherwise strong September
September saw an impressive turnaround for housing sentiment across six of the eight capital cities, with an increase…
JobMaker Digital Business Plan simplifies paperless transactions
The announcement this week of the Federal Government's JobMaker Digital Business Plan has been welcomed by REIA President…
ACM and realestateview.com.au launch JV
Australian Community Media has teamed up with realestateview.com.au to form a new join venture, in which they will…
ScoMo and the PCA want you to get back to the office
Property Council of Australia Chief Executive Ken Morrison has welcomed the Prime Minister's call for public servants to…
Buyers keen but sellers hesitant in an uncertain market
With COVID-19 restrictions continuing to ease just in time for the spring selling season, the property market is…
Dwelling approvals fell in August
"The decline was driven by private sector dwellings excluding houses, which fell 11.0 per cent."
Common COVID-19 cleaning mistakes in the workplace
Lisa Macqueen reveals the eight common health and safety mistakes that workplaces are making on their premises
Mortgage approvals hit pre-COVID levels months ago
New ABS housing finance data shows that mortgage approvals across the country hit pre-pandemic levels in July.