Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
House prices record steepest quarterly rise in 18 years
Australian house prices recorded their strongest quarterly increase in almost two decades in the three months to March, according to the latest Domain House Price Report.
Property industry welcomes adjustment to super reforms
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed changes to the Federal Government's 'Your Future Your Super' reforms.
Reserve Bank of Australia becomes inaugural member of new, International Central Bank Network for Indigenous inclusion
The RBA has joined the voluntary Central Bank Network for Indigenous Inclusion alongside its Canadian and New Zealand…
Leading Hobart property specialist joins LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property
Alison Rogers, has joined the team at LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property.
Rents continue recovery from COVID impact
REIA says rents are continuing to recover from the impact of the COVID pandemic in most capital cities.
The Agency releases Autumn Property Report, issues interest rate warning
The Agency has just released its Autumn 2021 Property Report, with CEO Matt Lahood pointing out the combined…
Burwood’s ZOOM Real Estate unveils fresh new look to service Sydney’s inner west
ZOOM Real Estate in Burwood has long been at the forefront of the market in Sydney’s inner west…
Trans-Tasman bubble could lead to student rental resurgence
The trans-Tasman bubble between Australia and New Zealand could signal the start of a return to normal for…
Surge in new US listings signals potential relief for frustrated shoppers
Zillow reports listings are on the rise in the US.
Housing sales as hot as the weather
The property market in the Northern Territory is continuing to gain momentum
REA announces carbon neutral certification
Slight drop in auction volume and clearance rate
This week CoreLogic reported there were 2041 capital city homes taken to auction resulting in a preliminary clearance…
Capital city auction volumes set to dip slightly
HIA welcomes new Director in the Northern Territory
BrainBox AI partners with Skyfii to drive increased energy savings in commercial real estate
AMP Capital's Macquarie Centre the First to Benefit from Partnership
Unit sales up 58 per cent in Perth
Dubbo’s SJ Shooter Real Estate drives community engagement to new high
Dubbo’s SJ Shooter Real Estate took the concept of community engagement to a new level last week, when…
Finalists announced for 2021 REIA National Awards for Excellence
The finalists for the 2021 REIA National Awards for Excellence have been announced, with this year’s event set…
Kathy Mac Dermott and Chris Mountford step down from Property Council
The Property Council of Australia has announced the departure of two long-standing members of its executive team.
A tale of two cities: Sydney vacancies rise while Brisbane rental market tightens
Brisbane’s rental vacancy rates are continuing to tighten, but it’s a different story in Sydney, with vacancies rising…
The Rock on a roll: Dwayne Johnson buys $45m Los Angeles mansion
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has made a fast and furious purchase, splashing out AU$45 million for a Los…
Peeved buyers demand pet-friendly apartments
Dwelling values are continuing to climb but so is confidence, with new data showing industry confidence levels are…
Property values are climbing, and so is industry confidence
Dwelling values are continuing to climb but so is confidence, with new data showing industry confidence levels are…
Metro Melbourne median house price passes the $1 million mark
The median house price in Victoria has recorded one of its largest quarterly increases, with the value of…
Are barndominiums the next big thing in the world of modular construction?
There’s a new craze in modular construction barnstorming the world of social media, with interest in barndominiums going…