National Archives

Rowan CrosbyMay 1, 2023

The rate debate: 55 per cent of experts expect a rate rise

Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holding rates steady last month and inflation appearing to reach a peak, 55 per cent of experts think the board will hike the cash rate again at the May meeting.

Kylie DulhuntyNews RoomMay 1, 2023

Australian housing downturn has likely ended with positive growth trend emerging

Three of Australia’s leading real estate data providers have suggested the property market downturn is over.

Kylie DulhuntyApril 28, 2023

Sydney’s Woollahra named most affluent Local Government Area

Waterfront locations dominate the list of Australia’s wealthiest LGAs, with Woollahra topping the list of the most affluent areas.

Rowan CrosbyApril 28, 2023

Buyers increasingly focused on lifestyle and location: HTW

While interest rates and affordability have dominated the headlines, most home buyers are increasingly focused on access to transport, lifestyle and community when making their purchase decision according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.

Kylie DulhuntyNews RoomApril 28, 2023

REA Group announces all the AREAs winners

Winners in the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced with Ouwens Casserly Real Estate taking out the coveted Residential Agency of the Year Award.

Rowan CrosbyKylie DulhuntyApril 27, 2023

Is the downturn over? House prices on the rise

Australia's property market is showing cautious signs of recovery, with house prices across the combined capitals increasing in the March quarter for the first time in a year.

Kylie DulhuntyNews RoomApril 27, 2023

Is another interest rate pause on the cards?

Inflation in Australia continues to fall, sparking hopes of a second consecutive interest rate hold next week.

Rowan CrosbyApril 27, 2023

Two-speed demand splits rental market

A two-tiered rental market is appearing, with demand for rentals in capital cities soaring while in regional areas it is falling dramatically.

Kylie DulhuntyPartner ContentApril 26, 2023

Privacy webinar to get frontline professionals up to speed

To mark Privacy Awareness Week, O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents’ Lawyer has redesigned its highly popular, free privacy webinar to help frontline real estate professionals who deal with personal information.

News RoomApril 26, 2023

Landlords to cut office leasing incentives

As workers return to the office in increasing numbers, landlords are expected to reduce office leasing incentives in 2023, according to experts in the field.

Kylie DulhuntyPartner ContentApril 24, 2023

New data proves rent bidding occurs and new tenants more likely to see rent rises

In the past year, rents have increased for almost three-quarters of rental properties, up from about one-quarter each year pre-pandemic, according to a new report built on data from MRI Software.

Rowan CrosbyApril 21, 2023

Half of households dip into savings to pay the bills

Households are being forced to dip into their nest eggs and even their kid's savings to try and cover the surging cost of living.

Rowan CrosbyApril 21, 2023

Regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs lead the bounce back

Affordable regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs dominate the list of locations experiencing a market bounce back, according to new research.

Rowan CrosbyApril 21, 2023

Commercial real estate sector resilient amid challenging conditions

Commercial property markets remained resilient this year despite higher interest rates hurting demand, according to a new report.

Kylie DulhuntyApril 20, 2023

Byron Bay and Bright hotspots for capital growth

Would-be vendors in popular holiday destinations such as Byron Bay and Bright could be sitting on capital growth in excess of $2 million.

Kylie DulhuntyApril 20, 2023

RBA to undergo massive shake-up after review

The Reserve Bank of Australia will undergo a major shake-up that will see the governor hold a press conference after each meeting on interest rates to explain the decision to mortgage holders.

Rowan CrosbyApril 20, 2023

Young Australians left with just $13 a day as rents soar

Students and young Australians are being hit hard by the ongoing rental crisis, with new data showing that they are being forced to live on a “ridiculous” $13 a day.

Rowan CrosbyApril 19, 2023

Essential workers paying two-thirds of their income on rent

Soaring rents across the country are hitting essential workers hard, with a new report finding they are paying two-thirds of their income on rent.

Rowan CrosbyNews RoomApril 18, 2023

New dwelling commencements near decade low

New home starts across the country declined last quarter as the industry worries that a lack of new supply in the pipeline will exacerbate the housing crisis.

Kylie DulhuntyApril 18, 2023

Rentals snapped up in record quick time

Rental properties are once again being leased at record fast rates.

Kylie DulhuntyApril 17, 2023

ANZ: Interest rates won’t rise again until August

One of Australia’s biggest banks has listed August as the next month when interest rates will rise, forecasting a 25 basis point hike.

Kylie DulhuntyApril 14, 2023

Hobart records the highest price growth over the past 20 years

Sydney and Melbourne are regularly in the real estate headlines, but it’s a much smaller capital city that has come out on top as recording the best median house price growth over the past 20 years.

Kylie DulhuntyApril 14, 2023

Are the proposed Privacy Act recommendations a regulatory overreach?

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to keep the Privacy Act small business exemption, saying it would be “regulatory overreach” if it were removed.

Kylie DulhuntyNews RoomApril 13, 2023

March was the busiest month for new listings since May

Sellers have slowly started to return to the property market with new listings rising 10.5 per cent in March.

Kylie DulhuntyApril 12, 2023

The top reasons buyers re-list within two years

Job relocation, financial stress and lifestyle changes, such as having a baby, are among the top reasons why homeowners re-list their properties within two years, a new study has revealed.

Rowan CrosbyApril 11, 2023

Build-to-rent could boost housing supply by 150,000

Cutting government taxes on build-to-rent developments could lead to an increase of 150,000 new rental properties over the next 10 years, according to a new study.

Rowan CrosbyApril 6, 2023

Couples moving in together sooner to save on rising housing costs

New couples are moving in together faster and leaving the romance at the door, in a bid to try and save on the escalating cost of housing.

News RoomApril 6, 2023

NSW and Victoria still the focus for commercial investors

Commercial investors remain focused on both NSW and Victoria in 2023, however, Western Australia is proving a popular option for speculators according to an expert.

Rowan CrosbyApril 6, 2023

Rents surge in longest ever stretch of price growth

Tenants continue to face extreme financial pressure, with rents rising at the fastest rate since before the pandemic.

Rowan CrosbyApril 5, 2023

Refinancing hits a record high as borrowers try to combat rising rates

Rising interest rates are pushing increasing numbers of borrowers to refinance in search of lower interest rates, while new loans have continued to decline according to new data.

Kylie DulhuntyNews RoomApril 5, 2023

Rental market reaccelerates from supply shortage

A chronic shortage of rental properties across Australia has reignited growth in weekly rents and further tightened already low vacancy rates.

Rowan CrosbyNews RoomApril 4, 2023

Smaller capital cities are the standout performers in a ‘segmented’ market

The smaller capital city property markets of Adelaide, Perth and Darwin have been the standout performers from across the country, while Melbourne continues to struggle, according to a new report.