Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Nearly half of Australians blame federal government for housing crisis
New research reveals trust in Canberra has plummeted 8 per cent in three months as 72 per cent of Australians doubt enough homes will be built to meet demand.
Sydney market splits as clearance rates fall but fast sales persist
Lifestyle suburbs show uneven performance as fast transactions continue alongside weaker auction conditions
eXp World Holdings acquires NextHome, rebrands as AGNT
The deal creates a dual-model platform offering agents and entrepreneurs a choice between franchise ownership and cloud-based brokerage.
Investor lending surges at fastest pace in a decade despite rate rises
Property investors borrowed $42 billion in the year to March, while first home buyers retreat from the market
Property market hits ‘mixed signals’ as winter approaches
National supply holds steady at 234,469 dwellings as a pullback in new listings and rising "old stock" signal…
Rate rise: inflation hits 4.6% as housing drives pressure on RBA policy
Economists warn rate hikes are cooling demand but failing to fix Australia’s deeper housing and supply-driven inflation pressures
Retail property momentum stalls as geopolitical risks bite
After delivering the strongest commercial property returns in 2025, Australia's retail sector faces fresh headwinds from rising fuel…
Luxury market splinters into different growth cycles across Australia
Australia’s luxury housing market is fragmenting into distinct local cycles, with Perth leading growth, Queensland accelerating, Sydney consolidating,…
Victorian policies blamed for Melbourne’s $100k home value gap
Industry analysis claims the city's underperformance against other capitals has cost homeowners significant wealth since 2022.
Rental housing should be treated as an essential service
Survey data shows landlords largely agree with renters on need for stronger protections, creating both compliance challenges and…
Housing splits as Sydney and Melbourne slow, Perth leads
Sydney and Melbourne house prices fall in the March quarter as borrowing constraints and weaker sentiment weigh on…
Budget needs to focus on action, not talk to fix housing crisis
LJ Hooker calls for Budget action to redirect property tax revenue into housing supply, affordability and mobility amid…
REMAX and Real brokerage strike US$880M deal to remodel global real estate
Global scale meets local expertise: REMAX Australia prepares for an AI-powered future following its parent company's US$880 million…
What the 2026 Federal Budget should focus on to fix housing
As Australia heads into the federal budget, housing policy should focus on boosting supply, protecting rental stock and…
Brisbane leads global luxury property shift
Global wealth growth and severe prestige stock shortages are reshaping Australia’s luxury property landscape, led by Brisbane.
‘A wake-up call’: Industry braces for impact after 2Apply privacy ruling
2Apply found in breach of Privacy Act: what the landmark ruling means for renters and real estate agencies
First home buyer scheme driving up prices for affordable homes
Properties eligible for the expanded 5 per cent deposit guarantee have risen nearly twice as fast as higher-priced…
Rental market hits affordability ceiling as record-low vacancies fail to lift rents
Domain says renters have reached their financial limit, with record-low vacancy rates failing to drive broad rent increases…
The Australian dream is alive but not the same as before
New analysis of OECD data suggests homeownership remains within reach – but the path has changed dramatically.
Melbourne’s affordability has been driven by supply, not taxes
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee argues Melbourne’s affordability comes from decades of strong housing supply, not investor…
Affordable regional suburbs dominate buyer demand hotspots
New data reveals Victorian and Tasmanian suburbs are seeing enquiry surges of up to 313 per cent, signalling…
40 million people, no plan: watchdog warns Australia is growing without a national framework
New report highlights growing mismatch between Australia’s population growth and its ability to plan for it
Property manager vacancies hit 5,300 as six-figure salaries fail to stem exodus
New data reveals the scale of the workforce crisis, with Victoria's 1,100 vacant roles reflecting the toll of…
National vacancy hits 1% as rental market tightens further – what it means for PMs
National vacancy tightens further to 1.0% as supply shortages persist, pushing rents up 5.9% annually and keeping pressure…
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…
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…