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Kylie DulhuntyMay 17, 2023

New rental listings nosedive in April

Vacancy rates may have eased slightly in April but the latest PropTrack data shows the number of new rental listings on realestate.com.au plummeted last month.

Kylie DulhuntyNews RoomMay 15, 2023

Aussie renters feel ‘left out’ of the Federal Budget despite new housing initiatives

More than half of Australian renters say they’ve been ignored in last week’s Federal Budget, with a further 25 per cent saying the government measures aimed at fixing the housing crisis don’t go far enough.

Kylie DulhuntyNews RoomMay 15, 2023

Rental vacancy rates show slight improvement nationally

Rental vacancy rates eases slightly across the nation in April, with Darwin the only capital city to see a drop in vacancy rates.

Kylie DulhuntyNews RoomMay 12, 2023

REA Group revenue hit by interest rate turbulence; Indian market shines

Interest rate uncertainty and subdued listing numbers have contributed to REA Group posting a decline in third-quarter revenue and earnings.

Kylie DulhuntyMay 12, 2023

Queensland has the nation’s most affordable suburb

Bardon, the leafy, green suburb in western Brisbane has topped a list of the nation’s most affordable suburbs.

Rowan CrosbyMay 11, 2023

Small investors remain active in the commercial market

Higher interest rates have contributed to slowing commercial property sales, however, assets under $5 million are still popular with investors according to an expert.

Kylie DulhuntyMay 10, 2023

Federal Budget doesn’t do enough to address long-term housing shortage

Real estate and housing industry experts have said the Federal Budget looks good on the surface but lacks the depth to address the nation’s long-term housing shortage.

Rowan CrosbyMay 10, 2023

Building approval drop adds more fuel to the housing crisis

The housing crisis across the country could get worse after building approvals dropped to their lowest level in a decade, according to experts.

News RoomPartner ContentMay 10, 2023

Protect your business and clients’ privacy: O*NO Legal’s Privacy Prepared Health Check

There’s no better time than now to make sure you’ve got your legals covered when it comes to your clients’ privacy.

Kylie DulhuntyMay 9, 2023

Rent assistance forms part of first surplus Federal Budget in more than a decade

Cost of living relief has formed the centrepiece of Jim Chalmers’ second Budget in under a year, with the treasurer delivering a surplus for the first time in 15 years.

Kylie DulhuntyMay 9, 2023

Alison Hancock joins Domain

Domain has appointed human resources executive Alison Hancock as its new Chief People Officer.

Rowan CrosbyMay 9, 2023

Are renters being forgotten with the focus on mortgage holders?

Despite the ongoing attention on mortgage holders getting hit with higher interest rates, renters are actually the ones that are far worse off according to new research.

Rowan CrosbyMay 8, 2023

Foreign buyers return to the Australian housing market

Foreign buyers are returning to the Australian market following a drop in numbers in 2022, according to a new property report.

Rowan CrosbyMay 5, 2023

The big four banks pass on the latest rate hike

There’s no relief in sight for borrowers, with all big four banks announcing they will pass on the latest 25 basis point rate hike.

Kylie DulhuntyMay 5, 2023

First-home buyers lead the way as new loan commitments rise

New loan commitments for housing have risen for the first time since early 2022, climbing 4.9 per cent in March, including a substantial 15.8 per cent increase in new owner-occupier first-home buyer loan commitments.

Kylie DulhuntyNews RoomMay 5, 2023

Remote investing soars, but it could trouble tight rental markets

Remote investing has accelerated for the third year running, despite the easing of Covid restrictions, and it could spell bad news for some of our tightest rental markets.

Kylie DulhuntyMay 4, 2023

Some capital city vacancy rates starting to ease

The nation’s vacancy rate remained at its lowest point on record in April at 0.8 per cent, despite the number of available rentals increasing slightly in five capital cities.

Trivess MooreLisa de KleynRalph HorneMay 3, 2023

We need a ‘lemon law’ to make all the homes we buy and rent more energy-efficient

A long-awaited increase in energy-efficiency requirements for new homes is part of revised Australian construction standards that have taken effect this week.

Kylie DulhuntyMay 2, 2023

Interest rates rise for the 11th time in this cycle

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates for the 11th time in 12 months, lifting the cash rate 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent.

Rowan CrosbyMay 1, 2023

Confidence returns to the property market

Confidence is slowly returning to property markets across the country, with demand for quality properties still remaining high according to experts.

Kylie DulhuntyMay 1, 2023

Federal Government boosts housing packages ahead of the May Budget

The Federal Government has announced a raft of increases to national housing initiatives ahead of its May 9 Budget, including an additional $2 billion for social and affordable rental housing.

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.