Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
New player enters the digital market
A new digital property platform has entered the Queensland market, creating efficiency and transparency in the sale-to-settlement journey…
Why Australia’s largest property data provider just purchased RiTA by AiRE
Real estate digital assistant RiTA and the AiRE software company that powers her have been acquired by CoreLogic.
House prices grow at third fastest rate in Australia’s history
PropTrack analysis of house price growth in Australia from 1880 to now has found that house prices are…
The Australian city second in the world for prime price growth
Sydney’s prime prices are expected to rise by 9 per cent next year, according to new data, making…
Why airspace could be the big real estate trend of the decade
Where would Australia’s major capitals house an influx of new residents? According to strata property development specialist Warren…
Local experts open Ray White Rural Boonah and Kalbar
PropTrack data shows just how hot the market is right now
REA's PropTrack has released its market outlook for November, noting listing volumes increased across the country throughout October…
How competitions could land your business in hot water
Competitions are a sure-fire winner when it comes to attracting customers, building brand awareness, and increasing traffic -…
Queensland agents roll up their sleeves for REIQ Red Cross Lifeblood challenge
The REIQ has announced the winners of their recent Real Estate Blood Challenge after 694 blood and plasma…
Fifth busiest auction week on record
The combined capital cities have enjoyed their busiest auction week since late March and the fifth busiest since…
NZ vendors achieve record profits
More than 99 per cent of New Zealand vendors sold their property for more than the original purchase…
Home building boom to continue in 2022
Australia’s home building boom is set to continue throughout 2022 despite the cost of labour and materials rising…
Richard Matthews Real Estate claims local business award
Increasing property prices see stamp duty skyrocket
Property prices have soared throughout the pandemic, as more Australians seek to achieve work/life balance, relocating to lifestyle…
Market Buy appoints John Hellaby as new CEO
The online offer pioneer, Market Buy, has announced the appointment of John Hellaby as its new Chief Executive…
Cash or crypto: vendors accepting Bitcoin ‘a natural progression’
A unique sprawling property, including a beach-house, studio and its very own island, has been listed for sale,…
APRA tells standing committee its role is not to target house prices
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) has appeared before the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue, outlining its…
Final countdown before AREAs submissions close
REA Group customers have until midnight Wednesday 17 November to finalise submissions for the Annual REA Excellence Awards…
Rising interest rates won’t burst the property market
Interest rates don’t create property booms or busts, according to new research by the Property Investment Professionals of…
What agents need to tell potential buyers about house flipping
A real estate agent’s reputation is their lifeblood, so it’s critical they give the right advice when it…