Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Strong selling conditions as new listings surge across Australia
Buyer demand for property continues to outstrip supply across the country, however, listings are starting to increase according to new data.
Housing affordability pressures create pain for apartment upgraders
Upgraders are increasingly running into affordability constraints as house prices around the country continue to increase.
Property Council welcomes $500 million economic boost
NSW border opening set to boost Sydney economy
Tandi Gill joins Belle Property to foster growth
The price of swish ski homes continues to rise
Demand for homes in popular ski resorts is rising at a rapid rate all around the world according…
Regional property prices continue to climb in Western Australia
House prices across regional Western Australia are continuing to gain momentum after a strong period of growth.
Just 35 per cent of Aussies would buy property in the current market
Almost two thirds of Australians believe now isn’t the right time to buy property, according to new research…
REIA releases policy agenda ahead of upcoming Federal Election
The REIA has set out the policies it believes the government needs to address on behalf of the…
RE/MAX opens new Logan Central office
Logan City on Brisbane’s southside has a fresh alternative to real estate with RE/MAX Residence open for business…
Delayed Barry Plant awards night finally goes ahead – virtually
After re-scheduling their annual Awards for Excellence gala night several times due to lockdown, Barry Plant CEO, Nigel…
Queensland named number one property investment location
A new report has highlighted Queensland as Australia’s number one property investment location.
Mortgage Choice and Smartline to operate as one brand
REA Group today announced a significant integration milestone for its broker business with Mortgage Choice and Smartline to…
Ouwens Casserly announces John Thompson as chief executive officer
As a result of unprecedented growth over the past year, Ouwens Casserly have announced the promotion of John…
Highland raises the bar with fresh rebrand
Auction volumes rising as clearance rate tops 80 per cent
Auction volumes are continuing to increase, with CoreLogic reporting a preliminary clearance rate of 81.8 per cent after…
Record demand for regional NSW property continues
Record real estate activity in many areas of regional NSW, has local agents thinking that there could be…
Melbourne maintains $1 million median price as regions boom
House prices across Victoria remain incredibly strong, with the Melbourne median price above $1 million and regional areas…
REIQ says rental reforms may hurt property owners
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is concerned new rental reforms that were introduced this week hurt…
Caring sees Cathy Baker capture top real estate awards
Cathy Baker has taken out two prestigious accolades at the Real Estate Institute of NSW Awards for Excellence,
Property Council welcomes the end of hotel quarantine
The Property Council of Australia has backed the NSW Government's announcement that hotel quarantine will no longer be…
Cunninghams brand refresh, QR code signboards and opening of Avalon office
Cunninghams have rolled out a brand refresh including QR code signboards and have recruited a team for their…
Leo Sun and Eric Wei launch Ray White Wolli Creek
Demand for property reaches an all-time high
It appears that nothing can slow down the red hot property market as both demand and transaction numbers…
New Zealand has more agents than homes for sale
The number of real estate agents across New Zealand has continued to grow over the past 12 months…
The ‘rightsizing’ boom is putting pressure on luxury supply
Sales of luxury apartments are booming and there are growing concerns that supply is going to get increasingly…
Hutly updates VicForms platform to boost productivity and data accuracy
Hot on the heels of Hutly's acquisition of Property Data last week, Hutly is today releasing an update…
Unit rents rise for the first time since before the pandemic
In what is another positive sign for the property market across the country, units rents have risen for…
Amy Kasler decides to call Ray White West Pennant Hills home
Award winning agent Amy Kasler has joined forces with Ray White Pennant Hills