Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
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 a close.
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…
New REINSW president Peter Matthews takes the reins
Peter Matthews, Founder & CEO of Realtair, today begins a two-year tenure as President of the Real Estate…
Snug and Zango integrate to make renting easier and faster
"In the highly competitive Canberra rental market speed counts. As a modern, vibrant property portal with an unwavering…
Buyers waiting for price reductions will be disappointed
Sydney house prices to reach new heights in 2022
House prices are expected to surge as domestic borders open and international travel resumes, according to experts surveyed…
Regional property markets predicted to outperform capital cities in 2022
Regional property markets will be the ones to watch in 2022, according to Canstar’s inaugural Rising Stars Report,…
Crypto tokens welcome all global property investors
The Real Estate industry is buzzing as international properties can now be bought and sold using cryptocurrency tokens.
RBA keeps cash rate on hold but rise likely in 2023
Despite a rise in inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has again opted to keep the official cash…
Housing affordability declines as investors flock to COVID-free states
New loan commitments for housing have fallen, particularly in COVID-ravaged states, as housing affordability continues to decline.
New guide helps real estate agents master digital marketing
Australians spend 1.46 hours on average a day on social media and 20.5 million of us use Facebook…
McGrath expands its reach across Greater Western Sydney
McGrath West Group lead by Kon Stathopoulos today announced the expansion of its Greater Western Sydney operation.
Investments and carbon reduction all part of REA Group’s sustainable year
Despite unpredictable economic and social conditions created by the global pandemic, REA Group has remained committed to its…