Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Brisbane and Perth booms to come to an end in 2027
New analysis shows Australia's property market splitting in two, with rate hikes failing to cool the hottest capital cities.
Can AI solve the construction industry’s productivity problem?
AI is helping close construction’s long-standing productivity gap by improving coordination, reducing errors and enabling smarter project delivery.
Real estate agencies urged to prepare for the Payday Super countdown
With three months until the 1 July deadline, the ATO is urging agencies to check their payroll systems…
$85 billion savings drain: over half of Aussie raiding cash to cover rent, mortgages, and essentials
Over half of Aussies have tapped into their savings in the past year, with housing costs, everyday essentials,…
Two-speed housing market emerges as WA and QLD leave rest of Australia behind
Population growth outpacing new housing in WA and QLD underpins sharp divergence in home values
NSW ‘Pre-sale Finance Guarantee’ set to accelerate hundreds of new homes
Government-backed scheme removes lender risk and fast-tracks construction across Sydney
Federal Budget looms: 61% of investors may pull back amid tax shake-up
Survey shows 61% of investors could pull back or sell as CGT discount drops and negative gearing is…
Luxury homes lead the way as top-end property markets heat up
High-end suburbs in Sydney, Adelaide, and regional hotspots are driving sales, showing that buyers remain willing to pay…
Construction costs threaten housing affordability despite cooling prices
Ray White's chief economist warns rising building costs and renewed supply chain disruptions will worsen affordability, even as…
Brisbane tops commercial yields as most markets see declines
Industrial yields tighten, retail remains highest-risk, and Adelaide posts biggest declines as Brisbane leads the pack.
Homeownership intentions slip as more Aussies hit pause on buying
New survey data shows homeownership intentions falling across all age groups, with nearly half of aspiring buyers held…
Hannah Gill launches Podium Property Management to help PMs build their own business
Podium Property Management launches with a model designed to let experienced PMs build ownership in their portfolios as…
Blackstone’s Australian property chief steps down after a decade of deals
Chris Tynan oversaw a tenfold increase in real estate assets to $50 billion, including the record $24 billion…
Home price growth slows as rate rises bite
National prices still climbing, but more than three-quarters of markets are losing momentum as affordability pressures mount.
Westpac predicts cash rate surge to highest level since GFC
The bank's forecast of three more hikes this year puts it sharply at odds with other major lenders…
Sunshine Coast leads regional migration as city exodus continues
New data shows capital-to-regional moves at second-highest level since the pandemic, with Brisbane now losing residents to the…
Buyers stay cautious as auction market hits 2026 peak
Auction volumes hit their 2026 peak, but are buyers are becoming more selective amid economic uncertainty?
Uncertainty is now the defining force in the property market
Inflation, geopolitics, and policy ambiguity are clouding the market; here’s what it means for buyers, investors and sellers
Victorian Government approves 1,500 new CBD homes including 65-storey tower
Major Melbourne project adds density to the CBD as approvals rise but viability concerns remain. $495m tower moves…
Investor borrowing jumps 64% amid tight rental market
A new report shows almost all investor sales in late 2025 turned a profit, with South Australia and…
Tax changes could cut 45,000 homes and push up rents, industry leaders warn
Industry leaders warn that proposed changes to negative gearing and CGT discounts could slash housing supply, drive up…
Why buyers struggle at auction, and how agents can guide them
New research reveals the generational gaps and common pitfalls buyers face at auctions, and why agents who guide…
NSW to launch Smart Rental Bonds to ease renters’ upfront costs
NSW’s new Smart Rental Bonds system will allow tenants to transfer bonds between properties for $25, aiming to…
Record-low rental affordability hits renters
Record-low rental affordability leaves median-income Australians able to rent just 37% of properties, with NSW and SA the…
Housing outlook amid Middle East energy shocks
Rising energy prices create a split market: winners in resources, pressure on households and housing.
Husband-and-wife team takes over Ray White Tea Tree Gully
A hospitality veteran and experienced agent are betting their multicultural backgrounds and local roots will resonate in Adelaide's…
Record housing supply set to trigger major price downturn by late 2027, new data shows
NSW and Victoria face the sharpest slowdown as record housing supply and high interest rates reshape the national…
Ray White Chelsea expands with Hastings merger
The top-ranked Chelsea team has partnered with respected local operator Lisa Roberts to launch Ray White Hastings, combining…
Ray White’s top performers open Manly flagship in Northern Beaches push
The directors behind Ray White's number one international business have opened their fourth Northern Beaches office in nine…
Aussie homeowners hit record equity as property profits soar
Record resale profits across Australia are boosting homeowner equity, supporting upgrades, and widening the gap for first-time buyers.
Labor signals major Capital Gains Tax reforms ahead of May budget
Inquiry finds tax breaks for investors are inflating prices and limiting opportunities for first-time buyers.
Rate hike reality check: RBA lifts to 4.10% as borrower pressure intensifies
RBA rate hike to 4.10% affects borrowers – experts share insights for buyers and property markets
National vacancy rate drops to 1.1% as rental squeeze tightens
Darwin and Hobart lead rent rises with double-digit annual growth, while Perth and Brisbane remain among the tightest…
Pacific Property Buyers puts first-time buyers first with innovative agency model
Pacific Property Buyers launches a no-upfront-fee service to guide first-home buyers through Sydney’s competitive property market.
Underquoting fines set to jump to $110,000 under new NSW crackdown
Stricter penalties, mandatory price guides and stronger oversight aim to boost transparency and protect buyers in NSW’s property…