Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Vacancy rates fall across most of NSW, except Inner-City Sydney
Vacancy rates across Sydney and much of New South Wales have dropped this month, while the Inner Ring bucked the trend, experiencing its highest vacancy rate rise since June.
Harcourts partners with RateMyAgent
Harcourts have partnered with RateMyAgent to create benefits for their agents by increasing the volume and reach of…
Vic housing tax – From lockdown to lock out
The Victorian State Government has proposed a Windfall Gains Tax which the Housing Industry Association says will put…
Changes to money laundering laws must consider home buyers, tenants and small business, says REIA
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has urged the Inquiry into Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime to…
Average NZ home value tops $1 million
Lockdowns have done little to dampen buyer demand in New Zealand where house values have reached a new…
HomeBuilder legacy lives on in record number of houses being built
The legacy of the HomeBuilder initiative lives on, with a record number of houses commencing construction in the…
New listings across the capitals reach highest number on record
New listings across Australia’s capital cities reached a record high in October, with sellers flocking to the market…
Australians put property buying plans on hold
Australians are putting their property buying plans on hold as the year comes to a close, according to…
Rise in listings and auction volumes as Spring comes to an end
Domain’s latest weekly property report has revealed a rise in listing and auction volumes as spring draws to…
Thomas Blencowe joins Knight Frank
NZ First Home Buyers hit record market share
Despite tough market conditions and rapidly rising house prices, first home buyers in New Zealand have hit record…
Are we in a housing bubble? Nerida Conisbee offers her thoughts
Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee offers her perspective on whether or not the current high prices represent…
The 20 housing markets to watch around Australia
Queensland suburbs have taken out the top three spots in the Well Home Loans Green Shoots Report, which…
Top Glenwood agent Shiv Nair joins Ray White
DiJones intensifies marketing, brand focus with new hire
Sydney’s next $2 million median suburbs revealed
With house prices rising across Sydney at more than 20% per year and with the median house price…
Jellis Craig launches Boroondara Community Awards
New LJ Hooker office opens in Sydney’s inner west
LJ Hooker will now be represented in Sydney's sought after inner west suburbs after opening a new office…
Bowling alleys and enormous spas feature in Victoria’s top house sales
If you’ve got a bit of spare time this weekend and want to see how the other half…
REA Group reports Q1 results, revealing strong growth
REA Group delivered strong growth across its Australian segments during the three months to September 30, with revenue…
Industry offers recommendations to address housing supply
Both the Real Estate Institute of Australia and the Property Council have offered their take on how to…
More choice expected for home buyers
Following a lengthy period of demand far exceeding supply, home buyers can expect more choice over the coming…
Stone Real Estate Epping expands with new merger
Belle Property St Kilda expands with new Brighton office
Rental Management Australia rolls out MRI PropertyTree
Victoria breaks land price records with lots over $300,000
Land prices in Melbourne’s key growth corridors have experienced strong growth, increasing by 7.7 per cent over the…
John Minns appointed as first NSW Property Services Commissioner
Former Independent Property Group Managing Director John Minns has been appointed as the first Property Services Commissioner for…