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Five regions ripe for small property development
Investors are strategically targeting specific regions for small property developments that offer strong capital growth potential and healthy cash flow returns in the coming years.
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Buyers downsize their blocks but not their homes as land shrinks across Australia
Australians are adjusting their housing expectations as land becomes scarcer and more expensive. New data shows that while block sizes have steadily declined over the past decade, homebuyers are holding firm on interior space, favouring well-designed houses on smaller parcels of land.
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Barry Plant Marks 11 Years of partnership with Make-A-Wish Australia
This October marks 11 years of partnership between the Barry Plant Group and Make-A-Wish Australia.
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Medium density housing on the rise across Australia
Australia's capital cities are finally addressing their "missing middle" housing problem with a significant increase in medium-density developments across several states.
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Lifestyle markets are seeing changing buyer preferences
Australia's lifestyle property markets are evolving as buyers seek better quality of life outside major cities, with clear patterns emerging across different states.
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Douglas and Joondalup lead nation’s hottest property markets
New Hotspotting research has named the 10 hottest property markets in Australia, with Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia dominating the list. Affordable prices, low days on market and tight vacancy rates are the key drivers, with Douglas in Townsville and Joondalup in Perth tied for the nation’s top spot.
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Foreign investment makes strong comeback in Australian commercial property market
Foreign capital is flowing back into Australia's commercial property market at an impressive rate, with offshore investment reaching $15.9 billion year-to-date, according to new research.
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Harcourts named most recommended real estate agency in Australia
Harcourts named the ‘Most Recommended’ and ‘Top Value’ real estate agency at the Finder customer satisfaction awards.
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Apartment market booms as government expands home guarantee scheme
Australia's apartment market is experiencing a resurgence, with units now accounting for 42 per cent of all property transactions nationwide
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Call to boost apartment building as approvals slide again
Australia’s push to increase housing supply has hit another setback, with new ABS figures showing apartment and townhouse approvals dropped sharply in August, prompting calls from industry leaders to fast-track higher-density construction and workforce reforms.
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Experts weigh in as RBA holds rates steady at 3.6%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has paused after three rate cuts this year, holding the cash rate at 3.6% as experts weigh in with commentary on tight labour markets, rising home prices and scarce housing supply, factors they say shaped the decision and will influence the market through spring.
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A Home for All Foundation to support Australians experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence
A Home for All Foundation has announced that funds raised throughout FY26 will be directed towards supporting people experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence.
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Rising rents make First Home Guarantee more attractive
The value proposition of the First Home Guarantee scheme is being transformed by escalating rental costs, with new analysis showing potential savings for first-time buyers despite higher interest payments.
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Fabian Ekker named Head of Property Management at Belle Property and Hockingstuart
Belle Property and Hockingstuart are pleased to announce the promotion of Fabian Ekker to the role of Head of Property Management nationally, a move that reflects both his exceptional leadership and deep expertise within the business.
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Property confidence is steady
Australia’s property industry is feeling confident, with the latest Procore / Property Council Industry Sentiment Survey showing the national index unchanged at 124 points in the September quarter.
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Australian’s don’t want to live in apartments
Australia's approach to housing its population is fundamentally flawed with little chance of improvement without significant strategic changes, according to new comprehensive research.
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Ray White Launches Auction Academy for Women
Ray White has taken a groundbreaking step toward gender equality in real estate by launching its inaugural Auction Academy for Women, designed to empower female professionals to enter the traditionally male-dominated field of auctioneering.
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Baby Boomers lock out buyers in Australia’s “forever suburbs”
Aspiring homeowners are facing significant barriers in hundreds of Australian suburbs where current residents are holding onto their properties for decades, creating tightly held markets that rarely offer buying opportunities.
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Migration spike puts housing in the spotlight
Fresh ABS figures show Australia welcomed more than 110,000 new arrivals in the March quarter of 2025, double the pre-COVID average. With migration driving 76 per cent of population growth, pressure on housing supply and affordability is again in the spotlight.
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Climate risk not impacting property values despite government warnings
High-risk suburbs continue to perform well in the property market despite the Australian Government's first National Climate Risk Assessment warning of potential property value losses of up to $611 billion by 2050.
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Granny flats, dual living and stamp duty savings: what buyers are really searching for this spring
Australia’s spring property season is off to an unusual start, with new search data from Domain revealing buyers are rethinking what matters most in a home. Flexibility and affordability are climbing the priority list, with granny flats, dual living and stamp duty concessions topping searches, while lifestyle staples like pools and period charm continue to hold strong appeal.
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Property sellers record $36.6b in gains as profits hit new high
Australian homeowners booked record profits in the June quarter, with Cotality’s latest Pain & Gain report showing $36.6 billion in resale gains despite a small rise in loss-making sales.
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Sydney premium suburbs return to top growth rankings as Perth maintains dominance
Sydney's premium suburbs have returned to Australia's top property growth rankings for the first time since 2023, while Perth's Cottesloe-Claremont maintains its position as the nation's strongest growth suburb.
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What’s driving so many Aussies to relocate?
More than a quarter of Australians are planning to move within the next 12 months, with cost of living pressures and the search for better housing options driving the trend.
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Harcourts embraces R U OK? Day with mental health support initiative
Leading real estate company Harcourts is marking R U OK? Day by reinforcing its commitment to mental health support within the industry through the promotion of its dedicated Harcourts RealCare App and encouraging meaningful conversations across its network.
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CBD retail recovery sweeps Australia but Sydney is lagging
Most of Australia's CBD retail markets are showing strong signs of recovery with vacancy rates dropping significantly over the past year, though Sydney has emerged as a concerning exception according to new research.
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Regional Australia continues to attract city dwellers despite national slowdown
Regional Australia remains a magnet for city dwellers, with 26 per cent more people moving to regional areas than those heading in the opposite direction.
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Network’s top property management professionals come together at REMAX Platinum Plus forum
A distinguished cohort of REMAX Australia's leading property management professionals gathered in Brisbane for the second annual Platinum Plus Property Management forum last week.
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National property listings rise, but old stock points to unrealistic pricing
Australian property listings rose in August, led by Sydney and Melbourne, but overpriced homes risk sitting unsold this spring.
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Affordable housing outpaces market as first home buyer incentives fuel demand
Australia's most affordable properties are experiencing stronger price growth than typical homes, driven by government incentives and intense competition among first-time buyers entering the market.
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Belle Property and Hockingstuart’s top performers celebrated at National Awards Night
Belle Property and Hockingstuart has honoured their highest achievers at the 2025 National Awards Nights, with more than 1500 members from across the country coming together to celebrate outstanding performance for the 2025 financial year.
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Melbourne dominates PropTrack CommBank First Home Buyer Report 2025 hotspots
First-home buyer activity is rising even as affordability hits a three-decade low, with Melbourne emerging as the nation’s biggest hotspot.
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Detached house approvals increase as multi-unit approvals decline
Detached house approvals have risen by 0.6 per cent in July 2025, while multi-unit approvals experienced a significant drop, highlighting ongoing challenges in meeting Australia's housing targets.
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Housing market spike following August rate cut
Australia's housing market has responded dramatically to the August interest rate reduction, with national house prices jumping 1.3 per cent in just one month according to new data.
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Home prices reach new record high
Australian home prices have climbed to a fresh record high, rising 0.5 per cent in August and marking eight consecutive months of growth as the housing market gains momentum.
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