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One-third of non-homeowners have abandoned their property dreams
A growing number of Australians have given up on the dream of homeownership, with more than a third saying they have no plans to buy a property at all.
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Housing market pauses in July but poised for rebound with expected rate cuts
Australia's housing market experienced a significant slowdown in July following the Reserve Bank's decision to hold interest rates, though experts predict this deceleration will be short-lived with anticipated rate cuts on the horizon.
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Property values rise across all capitals as housing market strengthens
National dwelling values have increased for the sixth consecutive month, with every capital city recording growth as the housing market continues to strengthen.
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Brisbane overtakes Melbourne as property markets surge nationwide
Australia's property market is experiencing a significant revival with Brisbane overtaking Melbourne to become the nation's second-highest median house price city, reaching a record $1 million for the first time.
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Real estate agent turnover remains high despite national decline in job mobility
Real estate agents are still changing jobs at one of the highest rates in the country, according to new ABS data, despite a broader slowdown in job mobility across other industries.
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WA maintains economic dominance for fourth straight quarter
Western Australia has retained its position as Australia's top-performing economy for the fourth consecutive quarter.
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Industry calls for tax cuts on housing
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to put housing at the centre of the upcoming Economic Reform Roundtable.
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Tying the knot versus cutting ties: marriage and divorce trends hint at property market movements
Latest ABS data shows a rise in marriages and a dip in divorces, pointing to shifts in housing demand as newlyweds enter the market and fewer couples split assets.
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Commercial property market shifts to larger deals as transaction numbers fall
Australia's commercial property market recorded $59.9 billion in transactions during the 2024/25 financial year, showing a trend toward fewer but larger deals according to new research.
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Families paying six-figure premiums for top school catchments
Families are paying premiums of up to $1.3 million for houses in sought-after public school catchment zones in Sydney and Melbourne, though these investments don't always deliver stronger long-term capital growth.
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One House One Approval could streamline housing development
The complex approval system for new homes in Australia is hampering housing affordability, with industry leaders calling for a more streamlined approach to address the nation's housing crisis.
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The “fortress suburbs” where price pressure hits a wall
In most property markets, rising prices in one suburb tend to push buyers into neighbouring areas offering better value. But not always. A recent analysis by Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee has identified a rare category of suburbs that remain insulated from affordability pressures—so-called “fortress suburbs.”
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Capital city property prices rise in unison as market momentum builds
No rate cut - yet - but housing demand and tight supply continue to drive growth across Australia
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Retail property has a standout 12 months
Retail property was the surprise standout in Australia’s commercial market this past financial year, with transaction volumes jumping 19.2% in 2024/25, according to new research.
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French real estate market shows signs of recovery
The French real estate market is finally rebounding after two and a half years of crisis, with sales increasing and buyer confidence returning amid improved financing conditions.
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Capital Gains Tax reform floated as housing supply solution
McKell Institute CGT plan gains momentum as Labor prepares for economic roundtable
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Perth leads the nation as fastest selling property market
Australian property sellers can expect their homes to sell in about a month on average, but significant variations exist between capital cities, with Perth emerging as the nation's fastest market.
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Queensland’s new property disclosure laws just weeks away
Queensland property sellers will face new mandatory disclosure requirements from August 1, marking the most significant overhaul of the state's property laws in decades.
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New home sales lift to highest levels in three years
New detached home sales have reached their highest level in almost three years, with the Housing Industry Association attributing the increase to recent interest rate cuts, strong employment figures and competitive end-of-financial-year builder incentives.
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Housing activity picks up pace
Australia’s home building sector is showing signs of life, with new dwelling commencements hitting their highest level in nearly two years. But while momentum is building, industry leaders say more needs to be done to meet long-term housing targets and ease ongoing supply pressures.
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RBA proposes ban on card surcharges, lower merchant fees: what it could mean for real estate businesses
The Reserve Bank of Australia is proposing sweeping changes to the way card payments are handled in Australia - these changes could directly impact how real estate businesses process transactions, from rent and bond payments to deposits and service fees.
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Renters willing to pay more for energy-efficient homes
Australian renters are open to paying higher rent for energy-efficient features despite facing significant barriers to adoption, according to a new report.
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Modular construction emerges as solution to Australia’s housing cost crisis
Modular construction methods could significantly reduce building costs and timeframes as Australia grapples with ongoing housing affordability challenges, despite a recent cooling in construction inflation.
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Household spending shows signs of recovery despite consumer caution
Household spending is gradually improving but the recovery remains fragile as consumers continue to be deliberate with their purchasing decisions.
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91 per cent of staff recommend The Agency as a great place to work in national engagement survey
National real estate brand The Agency has been recognised as a standout workplace, following the results of its first company-wide engagement survey conducted in partnership with global workplace platform, Culture Amp.
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Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens
Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA leading the rebound.
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Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now
While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many in the property industry reassessing what’s next. Here's how key real estate voices are interpreting the pause — and what it could mean for the months ahead.
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Everyone wants to be a Queenslander – especially the Blues, says REIQ
As State of Origin rivalry heats up ahead of the decider, Queenslanders won't be surprised to hear they've already scored a massive win - in the enviable lifestyle game.
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Is the cost-of-living crisis over? Finder survey reveals expert divide and a growing property class gap
Experts split on end of cost-of-living crisis as mortgage stress falls and property divide grows.
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Units are now outpacing house prices
Apartments are now outperforming houses in the nation's three strongest property markets, driven by a severe undersupply of new units and a development pipeline increasingly focused on luxury projects.
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First home buyers tripped up by ‘genuine savings’ rule
Agents need to be aware that first home buyers are finding their mortgage applications derailed by a little-known lending requirement despite having saved the minimum deposit required by most banks.
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Interest rate cuts boost building approvals as RBA meeting looms
Australia’s housing market has received a shot of confidence, with new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealing a notable rise in building approvals ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) next monetary policy meeting. In seasonally adjusted terms, total dwelling approvals rose by 3.2 per cent in May to 15,212, breaking a downward trend and marking…
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Ray White Rural and Livestock names Matt White as new CEO
Ray White Rural and Livestock today announced an important leadership change, with Stephen Nell transitioning to his new role of Executive Director.
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‘One Approval’ could cut costs and speed up housing supply
The Housing Industry Association is calling for urgent, nationwide planning reform, warning that outdated and inconsistent approval systems are stalling supply, driving up costs, and putting housing affordability further out of reach.
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Jason Pellegrino is slated to be back at Domain’s helm should CoStar’s $3 billion bid be successful
Former Domain chief executive Jason Pellegrino is set to make a comeback, leading the real estate listings platform should CoStar's $3 billion acquisition of the business be approved at the shareholder meeting in August.
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