Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence
The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling season, but experts warn that affordability challenges remain.
Property boom creates record number of Australian millionaires
Australia now boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of millionaires, with one in ten Australians holding wealth…
Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt
The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their guidance on how HELP debts are assessed during…
Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for…
New ACCC rules set to reshape commercial property deals with major supermarkets
Commercial property landlords with major supermarket tenants face significant regulatory changes from January 2026, with new mandatory ACCC…
Slight uptick in auctions hints at stronger spring momentum
Australia’s auction market is showing early signs of renewed energy, with a slight rise in listings this week…
New suburb approved for Melbourne’s expanding outer north
A major residential development has been approved for Melbourne’s outer north, with the Victorian Government greenlighting the Beveridge…
New Zealand property values flat as market uncertainty persists
National property values in New Zealand edged down by 0.2% in July, with the housing market showing little…
Family wallets under pressure: 6% of Aussies helped loved ones with rent or a deposit
Finder report shows the cost of housing is increasingly a shared burden among family members
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…
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,…
UK house prices rebounded 0.6 per cent last month
UK house prices increased by 0.6 per cent in July following a 0.9 per cent fall in June,…
Christie’s launches dedicated crypto real estate division as demand for digital property deals grows
The luxury property firm becomes the first major brokerage to establish a dedicated team for crypto-only deals, signalling…
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…
Domain shareholders back $3 Billion CoStar takeover
Nearly 100% of eligible shareholders vote in favour of CoStar’s $3 billion acquisition of Domain, paving the way…
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…
Window of opportunity opens for NZ first home buyers
New Zealand's property market is presenting a prime opportunity for first home buyers as housing stock continues to…
Queensland’s new seller’s disclosure laws kick off today
Queensland’s property market is set for a major shake-up with new statutory Seller’s Disclosure laws coming into effect…
“A demolition of regional communities”: new land laws spark alarm in Victoria
Agents warned of potential impact on property rights, land values and buyer confidence as new VicGrid bill draws…
Mortgage refinancing hits record high in NZ
Refinancing activity hit record highs in June, with more than 3,500 mortgage holders switching banks and nearly $2.5…
1 in 4 Aussie households plan to invest in property – despite broader caution
New research from Agile Market Intelligence’s Consumer Pulse survey reveals that property remains the top investment choice for…
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…
US home sales slump as prices reach record highs
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels since September last…
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.
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…
NSW housing pipeline expands with 10,800 new homes
The New South Wales government has declared 30 additional major housing projects as State Significant Development (SSD), potentially…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price
New analysis from realestate.co.nz reveals a surprising shift in the property market: sellers across New Zealand are, on…
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…
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…