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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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Western Sydney emerges as Australia’s leading industrial hub
Western Sydney's industrial market has made a strong start to 2025, boosting its position as Sydney's premier industrial location despite economic uncertainty.
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Japanese investors dominate Australian office market with $600m Sydney purchase
Japanese property investors continue to lead the Australian commercial property market with Daibiru Corporation acquiring a premium Sydney tower for approximately $600 million, marking the largest office transaction of the year.
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Rental growth slows but landlords still hold the upper hand
Australia's rental market is showing signs of cooling with growth hitting a four-year low, though landlords remain firmly in control across all capital cities.
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Tariffs, trade and turmoil: how global uncertainty could shake up Australia’s housing market
A trade war might be unfolding on the other side of the globe, but its impact is hitting closer to home. Domain research unpacks how tensions between major global economies are sending ripple effects through Australia’s property landscape.
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Housing market maintains growth momentum following February rate cut
The housing market has recorded its third consecutive month of price growth, with March data showing continued momentum following February's interest rate reduction.
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Home prices reach record high after February rate cut
National home prices have climbed to a record high in March, continuing their upward momentum following the Reserve Bank's February interest rate cut.
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Diamonds star at real estate event
RE/MAX Australia invited its highest achievers to an exclusive event recently, held at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane.
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Experts predict RBA to hold cash rate in April
Almost all experts believe the Reserve Bank of Australia will maintain the cash rate at 4.10 per cent in April, despite growing pressure for further cuts to ease mortgage stress.
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Easter-ANZAC holiday period creates prime selling window for vendors
The rare alignment of Easter and ANZAC Day within a single week this year presents an exceptional opportunity for vendors to attract serious buyers.
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Co-working spaces are booming and profits are growing
Australia's flexible workspace industry is experiencing strong growth with operators reporting increased revenue, rising profitability, and high confidence levels.
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Investor loans spike nationwide as NSW hits record high
Investor loans have jumped 22 per cent across Australia over the past year, more than tripling the growth rate of owner-occupier loans according to a new report.
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Labor expands “Help to Buy” scheme to reach more homebuyers
The federal government will significantly expand its "Help to Buy" shared equity housing scheme in the Federal Budget, raising both income and property price caps to make the program accessible to more Australians.
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Real estate women reset and recharge at Queensland event
Over 200 women from Queensland's real estate industry gathered at Brisbane's Cloudland for the Leading Ladies of Real Estate Reset and Recharge series, focusing on mental wellbeing and professional growth.
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Elections don’t actually impact the property market
Contrary to popular belief, Federal elections have little effect on Australia's property market, according to new research.
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