REA Group
News, analysis, and updates about REA Group – product changes, market data releases, and what their moves mean for real estate professionals.
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From search to savings: realestate.com.au’s autumn launch showcases five new features
Australia’s number one address in property, realestate.com.au, has launched five new features designed to make searching, finding and…
Brisbane tops commercial yields as most markets see declines
Industrial yields tighten, retail remains highest-risk, and Adelaide posts biggest declines as Brisbane leads the pack.
A Home for All Foundation donates $1 million in a bid to tackle homelessness
Property industry-led foundation announces inaugural campaign fundraising distributed to four charities
iGUIDE launches in Australia to level up property search with immersive 3D technology
Australian property buyers can now virtually ‘walk through’ more properties with precise accuracy
Meeting the demands of the modern buyer
How technology, immersive content, and AI are reshaping what buyers expect — and what agents need to do…
Record-low rental affordability hits renters
Record-low rental affordability leaves median-income Australians able to rent just 37% of properties, with NSW and SA the…
realestate.com.au adds energy comparison feature to help homeowners save on bills
Realestate.com.au has partnered with One Click Switch to integrate an energy comparison tool into its owner dashboard, helping…
Capital city home values crack $1 million as national prices hit new record
PropTrack’s February 2026 index shows national prices up 0.5% for the month and 9.1% annually, with Perth leading…
Rent growth slows to lowest rate since 2021
The Australian rental market is showing signs of relief for tenants, with rents growing at their slowest pace…
Key opportunities for agents as buyer behaviour shifts: REA survey
The great Australian dream of home ownership is alive ... but it's evolving.
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Australia faces record low housing affordability, new report reveals
Australia is experiencing its worst housing affordability crisis on record, according to the PropTrack Housing Affordability Report for…
REA Group pledges $122,00 to fight homelessness
REA Group has stepped up to support Nedd Brockmann’s Uncomfortable Challenge, pledging $122,000 to help tackle homelessness across…
September property listings hit highest levels since 2015
Sellers are embracing the spring selling season, with new property listings in September 2024 reaching their highest volume…
REA Group invests in 3D visualisation platform IMMERSIV
REA Group has announced a minority investment in IMMERSIV, a 3D visualisation platform designed specifically to support buying…
Tailored solutions: REA Group rolls out new customer service model
REA Group has introduced a new service model aimed at offering a more specialised and personalised experience for…
realestate.com.au new ‘NextGen Listing’ inspires deeper discovery and connection
realestate.com.au is set to launch the next generation of its property listing experience, with images at the core…
REA Group partners with Realtair to support agent development
REA Group partners with software provider Simpology
REA finds property seekers want energy efficient homes
Energy-efficient ratings and features have become increasingly important factors for Australians looking to rent, buy or build, according…
REA Group does a deal for share in PropertyGuru
REA Group has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to combine REA’s Malaysia and Thailand…
REA Group ignites new lead management feature to offer agents greater insights
REA Group has announced a new lead management feature designed to offer agents deeper insights into audience behaviour.
Demand for housing continues to outpace listing supply volumes
Demand for housing in Australia continued to outpace listing volumes in April, according to the latest data from…
Australia’s hot housing market showing slight signs of cooling
Australia’s housing market may be showing signs of slowing down, with an increase in supply and a slight…
Half of Australian homes will be cheaper to buy than rent over the next decade
A new report by REA Group has revealed more than half of homes will be cheaper to buy…
REA Group announces proposal to acquire Mortgage Choice
REA Group has today announced a proposal to acquire publicly listed mortgage-broking firm Mortgage Choice.
Price growth in capital cities outstripping regions according to REA Insights Home Price Index data
Capital city price growth outpaced regional growth for the second time in 12 months in February, data from…
REA Group changes Track with rebranding of data and valuations business
REA Group has announced a rebranding of its property data and automated valuations business Hometrack, which will now…
Demand for Australian property hits a new peak, REA Demand Index
No signs of slowdown as index hits a new peak in July
Feature Interview: Andrew Rechtman with Samantha McLean
In our latest feature interview from the AREC2017 Elite Agent Studio, Samantha McLean talks to Andrew Rechtman about…