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Labor’s super tax could force SMSF property investors to sell
Labor's proposed superannuation tax on balances over $3 million could create significant challenges for Australians holding residential investment properties through their Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs), potentially forcing sales and reshaping the property market.
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New home sales surge following interest rate cut
New home sales have jumped to their highest level in 12 months, signalling a potential recovery in the housing construction sector after years of stagnation.
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Houses outperform owner incomes as property market shifts
Australian houses have quietly outperformed their owners' earning capacity over the past year, with property values increasing more than personal incomes in several key markets.
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REIV CEO Kelly Ryan stepping down
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is undergoing significant leadership changes with Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ryan stepping down from her position to pursue personal business interests.
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Australia features in global real estate ranks
When Denver-based REMAX LLC recently announced its Top 100 and Top 50 rankings for January to end of March this year, Morningside agent, Kylee Harnisch, received the outstanding accolade of being named in the top 100 REMAX agents worldwide.
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The hidden costs of poor commercial property management
Commercial property investors who cut corners on management are risking significant financial losses and legal complications, according to industry experts.
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Mark McGoldrick claims the 2025 Auctioneering title
Mark McGoldrick of New Zealand has been crowned the 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Champion at the prestigious AUSTROS competition held in Adelaide this week.
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Regional Queensland the top spot for families leaving the major cities
Regional Queensland has emerged as Australia's most popular destination for relocating families, with 2.48 families moving in for every one that leaves, according to new research analysing over 41,000 family moves across the country.
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Property listings plummet as winter chill hits
Property listings across Australia experience a significant decline during winter months as homeowners postpone selling in favour of warmer destinations, according to new research.
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Australian farmland prices set for modest rebound
Australian farmland prices are expected to return to modest growth in the year ahead following a period of contraction.
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Australian property prices set to double by 2030
Property values across Australia could double in many areas by 2030 if current growth trends continue, with some regions facing potential price drops of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Domain set for $3 Billion takeover by US real estate giant CoStar
Australian property listings platform Domain is set to be acquired by U.S. real estate heavyweight CoStar Group in a landmark deal valuing the company at approximately $3 billion AUD.
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New listings slow down in April
The Australian housing market experienced a slowdown in April, with new listings falling for the second consecutive month amid disruptions from back-to-back long weekends and the Federal Election.
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Outer suburbs lead property price growth across Australia
Property prices in Australia's outer suburban areas are significantly outperforming inner-city markets, as buyers seek more affordable housing options amid ongoing affordability challenges.
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Investor activity surges nationwide with Victoria lagging behind
Australian investors have ramped up their buying activity to near-decade highs, with Victoria being the notable exception according to new data.
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AUSTROS finalists get set for the Auctioneering Championships
The 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) will feature novice auctioneers for the first time, marking a significant expansion of the region's premier auctioneering competition.
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Aussie launches ‘Aussie for agents’ connecting agents to millions of buyers and vendors
Aussie, one of Australia's most trusted and recognised home loan brands, has launched Aussie for Agents - a new platform that will give agents a smarter, zero-cost way to market listings to millions of buyers and vendors while bringing necessary competition to the market.
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Labor’s housing policies set to drive prices higher before boosting supply
Labor's election victory has put housing affordability at the centre of Australia's political agenda, with policies that experts say will initially drive prices higher before eventually increasing housing supply.
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Slowing inflation could mean a May rate cut is coming
Inflation has officially returned to the Reserve Bank of Australia's target band for the first time in over three years, setting the stage for a potential interest rate cut next month.
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Home prices reach new record high
Australian home prices have hit a new record high in April, with the national median price rising 0.20 per cent to reach $805,000, as regional areas continue to outpace capital cities in growth.
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Brent Pullar appointed as Director of Growth at Harcourts
Harcourts is proud to announce that Brent Pullar, a respected real estate veteran with over 30 years of experience, has stepped into the role of Director of Growth in Victoria.
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Luxico launches exclusive membership as Billion Dollar Playground prepares for premiere
Blending five-star hotel service with the privacy of Australia's most breathtaking homes, Luxico’s new membership model promises curated stays, VIP treatment, and experiences even the best hotels cannot match.
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Premium suburbs lead the wave of knockdowns
Melbourne and Sydney are leading the knockdown and rebuild trend with over 30,000 homes approved for demolition in each city between 2019 and 2024, according to new research.
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Western Australia has the strongest economy but Queensland’s rising
Western Australia has retained its position as Australia's best-performing economy for the second consecutive quarter, while Queensland has climbed to share second place.
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Industry faces critical anti-money laundering compliance deadline
Australia's real estate industry must prepare for significant regulatory changes as the government introduces mandatory anti-money laundering reforms with a fast-approaching deadline.
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Sydney has the most unaffordable electorates
Sydney dominates the nation's housing affordability crisis, with 12 of Australia's 20 most unaffordable electorates located in the harbour city,
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Retirement living reforms could unlock nearly 60,000 homes
Proposed reforms to retirement living policies could release almost 60,000 homes back into the Australian housing market, helping to address the nation's housing crisis.
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Easter break sees auction volumes plummet nationwide
Auction volumes dropped dramatically across Australia's capital cities due to the Easter holiday period, with scheduled auctions down 78.1 per cent compared to the previous week.
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More pain for tenants as rents re-accelerate
National rental prices have picked up pace in the first quarter of 2025, reversing the slowing trend observed late last year.
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Retail sector poised for growth as investor confidence returns
The Australian retail property sector is showing strong signs of recovery with investment volumes rebounding and growth expected in 2025.
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Worldwide data centre market set to reach US$4 trillion by 2030
The worldwide data centre market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections indicating it will reach US$4 trillion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of 18 per cent.
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Australia facing GFC-level rental price hikes
Australia's rental market is experiencing price increases not seen since the Global Financial Crisis, with projections indicating more pain ahead for renters across the country.
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New listings surge in Sydney and Melbourne
Property listings across Australia have shown strong growth with national new listing volumes increasing 6.1 per cent in March compared to the same period last year, despite a slight monthly decline.
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Australian retail vacancy rates decline as market shows resilience
Australia's retail property market continues to strengthen with vacancy rates falling to 4.7 per cent in December 2024, down from 5.5 per cent a year earlier.
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Australian home values spike 39 per cent over five years
National home values have climbed 39.1 per cent over the past five years, adding approximately $230,000 to the median dwelling value despite falling short of previous boom periods.
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