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Domain sees record audience growth after ownership change
Domain has recorded a spike in audience share across its platforms just four weeks after transitioning to a new ownership structure and increasing its marketing investment.
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Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and all but ending hopes of an interest rate cut this year. The latest Consumer Price Index figures reveal renewed pressure from housing-related costs, prompting industry leaders to warn that affordability, confidence and supply are all at risk if policy settings don’t strike…
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Green spaces boost property values by up to 17 per cent
Properties featuring greenery are commanding significant price premiums and attracting more buyer interest across Australia, according to new research.
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Harcourts Solutions & The Harcourts Foundation support Orange Sky Laundry
Harcourts Solutions and the Harcourts Foundation have announced their second annual donation drive in support of Orange Sky Laundry, setting an ambitious target of $20,000 to fund mobile van operations.
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Rental growth accelerates amid record-low vacancy rates
Australia's rental market is strengthening with national vacancy rates hitting a new record low, driving up rental prices across the country.
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Gold Coast unit prices surpass Sydney
Gold Coast unit prices have overtaken Sydney's for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the Queensland coastal market that was once considered an affordable alternative to Australia's largest city.
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From blue-chip bargains to coastal climbers: McGrath’s suburb picks for 2026
The 2026 McGrath Property Report names 20 suburbs across four states tipped for growth, from Sydney’s Inner West to Tasmania’s emerging commuter belts.
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Home loan intentions climb as Australians embrace property
Australian consumers are increasingly focused on property purchases, with home loan intentions jumping 46 per cent in just eight months, according to new research data.
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Nearly 100 Australian suburbs achieve decade of double-digit growth
Australia has 98 suburbs where house prices have consistently risen by at least 10 per cent annually over the past decade, with regional areas outperforming capital cities.
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One in three Australian property markets now worth $1 million plus
The once-exclusive million-dollar property club has reached a record high, with one in three Australian property markets now commanding a median value of $1 million or more.
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Capital city house prices rising at fastest pace in four years
Australia’s housing market is heating up again, with capital city house prices rising at their fastest pace in nearly four years as buyers compete amid tight supply and renewed confidence.
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Wine region property values driven by production volume, not prestige
Australia's most prestigious wine regions don't necessarily deliver the strongest property growth, with production volume and export economics proving more influential than reputation alone, according to new research.
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Adelaide is now the second most unaffordable housing market
Australia's housing markets continue to rank among the world's least affordable, with all five major Australian cities now classified as "severely unaffordable" or worse according to the latest Demographia International Housing Affordability report.
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Rising unemployment could trigger earlier rate cuts
Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly jumped to 4.5 per cent in September, potentially accelerating the timeline for interest rate cuts that would benefit the property market.
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Growth in construction costs falls to lowest level in decade
Construction costs are continuing to climb from an already elevated base, with a 0.6 per cent increase recorded in the September quarter.
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Harcourts Foundation celebrates $10 Million raised, directly benefiting 1,585 charities worldwide
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, has announced it has achieved a significant milestone having raised over $10 million in funds since its inception in 2008, supporting 1,585 charities, sports clubs, and community groups across New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.
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National vacancy rate holds at 1.2%
SQM Research’s latest figures confirm the rental squeeze isn’t letting up, with national vacancies steady at 1.2% and supply falling in most capitals.
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Australians still struggling with cost of living crisis
Despite government support and financial resilience, just 7 per cent of Australians believe the cost-of-living crisis has improved over the past year.
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‘Big’ tourist attractions don’t always drive regional property prices
Australia's iconic oversized attractions have varying influence on local property markets, with coastal locations significantly outperforming inland areas regardless of their quirky landmarks, new research reveals.
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Big ideas and bigger pants at the Barry Plant Leadership Conference 2025
This year, Barry Plant leaders, partners, business associates and their families came together in Phuket, Thailand, for an unforgettable week at the annual Barry Plant Leadership Conference.
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Melbourne hits new peak as Darwin gathers pace
Melbourne prices edge past their previous peak as Darwin records one of the strongest annual gains nationwide.
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Lane Cove tops Australia’s most liveable neighbourhoods list
Sydney's north shore council area of Lane Cove has been named Australia's most liveable neighbourhood in a comprehensive national study involving more than 27,000 Australians.
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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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