Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Victorian Government boosts build-to-rent scheme
The Victorian Government has announced the build-to-rent scheme has been expanded in a bid to encourage investors to build rental properties.
The Perth suburbs where units are out performing houses
The Perth housing market has been gradually trending higher over the past 18 months and it now appears…
Warrnambool agent to test Victorian vaccine certification technology
A Warrambool real estate agency is playing its part in getting Victoria ready to reopen, taking part in…
REINSW answers the big questions on real estate’s roadmap to reopening
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has sought to clarify some of the confusion as the industry…
How your social media account could get you sued
There’s no escaping the fact that social media has taken over the world. But as O*NO legal explains…
RBA expresses concerns over excessive borrowing
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has outlined its concerns about the risk of excessive borrowing, noting if…
The top suburbs where there’s still room for price growth
It’s no secret the property market has been running hot in 2021, but according to buyer’s agency network,…
Over 80 per cent of auctions successful in all capitals
Every capital has reported a preliminary clearance rate of above 80 per cent this week as auction volumes…
Victorian Government launches $500 million fund to help residents buy a home
The Victorian Government has launched a $500 million shared equity fund to help Victorians buy their own home.
Pivotal Financial named Queensland brokerage of the year
High Court dismisses appeal over real estate restraint of trade
A legal case that serves as a warning for both real estate business owners and employees has come…
Value of Australian housing market surpasses $9.1 trillion
The value of the Australian housing market has increased more than $1 trillion in the past five months,…
Ray White Queensland shines with record September
Office occupancy rates call for CBD recovery
As lockdowns on the East Coast begin to wind back, there have been calls for workers and businesses…
National rental vacancy rate clocks up its fifth month at just 1.7 per cent
The national vacancy rate remains low, clocking up its fifth consecutive month at just 1.7 per cent, according…
Lockdowns no barrier to surge in Sutherland Shire property prices
Managing Director of Highland Property Group David Highland has reported record results in The Sutherland Shire
The top Sydney and Melbourne suburbs with potential for unit oversupply
Schofields, Gosford and Rouse Hill are among the top Sydney and NSW suburbs most at risk of unit…
APRA steps in to curb mortgage debt with increased interest rate buffer
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) has stepped in to curb household mortgage debt, announcing stricter lending conditions.
Industry leaders analyse what RBA decision means for real estate market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has maintained its record low cash rate at 0.1 per cent, with…
Angela Capitanio caps off 34 years with Ray White
RE/MAX adds two key corporate team members
Sherrie Storor’s coaching clients finished EOFY having the best sales year ever
The last 12 months saw LJ Hooker Ormeau Principal, Nicole Hintz, smash her business goal of tripling her…
“Insane” tax deduction set to draw investors to The Block auctions
An astounding amount of depreciation deductions have been identified on The Block 2021 according to the show's Executive…
Busiest auction week since mid-July as Melbourne records its second highest clearance rate this year
CoreLogic has reported this was the busiest auction week since mid-July, with the preliminary clearance rate also on…
Authorised workers required to be vaccinated in Victoria
All "authorised workers" across Victoria will be required to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine…
PEXA names Scott Butterworth as new Chief Data and Analytics Officer
PEXA has accelerated their growth initiatives with the appointment of Scott Butterworth as the new Chief Data and…
4one4 Property Co starts its sustainability journey through carbon offsetting
4one4 Property Co are diving into their energy consumption and have chosen to use Wind Power, Conservation coast…
REIA claims the Government bolsters its coffers at housing affordability’s expense
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Adrian Kelly believes stamp duty has become the antiquated blight of…
Perth house prices rose 18 per cent in the last 12 months
oreLogic has announced a revision of its Perth home value index, confirming the Western Australian capital has seen…
