Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Rate cuts benefit different housing markets
Australia's housing market has responded differently to each of the three major interest rate cutting cycles since 2015, according to new research.
Interior design boosts property values by up to 120 per cent
Professional interior design is proving to be a significant investment for homeowners, with new data showing designer homes…
Build-to-Rent pipeline expands as NSW launches affordable housing project on South Coast
Australia’s build-to-rent sector is gaining ground, with fresh government projects rolling out alongside a record national pipeline, even…
HIA urges red, white and green tape overhaul ahead of Economic Reform Roundtable
Australia’s home building sector is demanding urgent action from policymakers as the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable gets…
Cameron McIntyre to lead REA Group as new CEO
Cameron McIntyre has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of REA Group Ltd, set to take…
Record migration adds to housing market pressures
Australia’s migration numbers are smashing records, and the housing market is feeling every bit of it. With more…
ASIC review could unlock billions for property investment
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a targeted review that could potentially boost superannuation fund…
New Zealand property resale profits hit a decade low
Property owners in New Zealand are experiencing the lowest rate of resale profits in more than a decade…
Australia losing nearly 23 affordable homes a day
Australia’s affordable housing supply is shrinking at an alarming rate, with new data showing nearly 23 sub-$750,000 homes…
Melbourne office market faces major shift under proposed WFH rules
Victoria’s plan to make working from home a legal right is expected to trigger a major shift in…
RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence
The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling…
Property boom creates record number of Australian millionaires
Australia now boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of millionaires, with one in ten Australians holding wealth…
Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt
The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their guidance on how HELP debts are assessed during…
Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for…
New ACCC rules set to reshape commercial property deals with major supermarkets
Commercial property landlords with major supermarket tenants face significant regulatory changes from January 2026, with new mandatory ACCC…
Slight uptick in auctions hints at stronger spring momentum
Australia’s auction market is showing early signs of renewed energy, with a slight rise in listings this week…
New suburb approved for Melbourne’s expanding outer north
A major residential development has been approved for Melbourne’s outer north, with the Victorian Government greenlighting the Beveridge…
New Zealand property values flat as market uncertainty persists
National property values in New Zealand edged down by 0.2% in July, with the housing market showing little…
Family wallets under pressure: 6% of Aussies helped loved ones with rent or a deposit
Finder report shows the cost of housing is increasingly a shared burden among family members
One-third of non-homeowners have abandoned their property dreams
A growing number of Australians have given up on the dream of homeownership, with more than a third…
Housing market pauses in July but poised for rebound with expected rate cuts
Australia's housing market experienced a significant slowdown in July following the Reserve Bank's decision to hold interest rates,…
UK house prices rebounded 0.6 per cent last month
UK house prices increased by 0.6 per cent in July following a 0.9 per cent fall in June,…
Christie’s launches dedicated crypto real estate division as demand for digital property deals grows
The luxury property firm becomes the first major brokerage to establish a dedicated team for crypto-only deals, signalling…
Property values rise across all capitals as housing market strengthens
National dwelling values have increased for the sixth consecutive month, with every capital city recording growth as the…
Domain shareholders back $3 Billion CoStar takeover
Nearly 100% of eligible shareholders vote in favour of CoStar’s $3 billion acquisition of Domain, paving the way…
Brisbane overtakes Melbourne as property markets surge nationwide
Australia's property market is experiencing a significant revival with Brisbane overtaking Melbourne to become the nation's second-highest median…
Window of opportunity opens for NZ first home buyers
New Zealand's property market is presenting a prime opportunity for first home buyers as housing stock continues to…
Queensland’s new seller’s disclosure laws kick off today
Queensland’s property market is set for a major shake-up with new statutory Seller’s Disclosure laws coming into effect…
“A demolition of regional communities”: new land laws spark alarm in Victoria
Agents warned of potential impact on property rights, land values and buyer confidence as new VicGrid bill draws…
Mortgage refinancing hits record high in NZ
Refinancing activity hit record highs in June, with more than 3,500 mortgage holders switching banks and nearly $2.5…
1 in 4 Aussie households plan to invest in property – despite broader caution
New research from Agile Market Intelligence’s Consumer Pulse survey reveals that property remains the top investment choice for…
Real estate agent turnover remains high despite national decline in job mobility
Real estate agents are still changing jobs at one of the highest rates in the country, according to…
US home sales slump as prices reach record highs
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels since September last…
WA maintains economic dominance for fourth straight quarter
Western Australia has retained its position as Australia's top-performing economy for the fourth consecutive quarter.
Industry calls for tax cuts on housing
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to put housing at the centre of…