Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
NSW housing pipeline expands with 10,800 new homes
The New South Wales government has declared 30 additional major housing projects as State Significant Development (SSD), potentially adding more than 10,800 new homes to the state's housing pipeline.
Tying the knot versus cutting ties: marriage and divorce trends hint at property market movements
Latest ABS data shows a rise in marriages and a dip in divorces, pointing to shifts in housing…
Commercial property market shifts to larger deals as transaction numbers fall
Australia's commercial property market recorded $59.9 billion in transactions during the 2024/25 financial year, showing a trend toward…
Families paying six-figure premiums for top school catchments
Families are paying premiums of up to $1.3 million for houses in sought-after public school catchment zones in…
One House One Approval could streamline housing development
The complex approval system for new homes in Australia is hampering housing affordability, with industry leaders calling for…
The “fortress suburbs” where price pressure hits a wall
In most property markets, rising prices in one suburb tend to push buyers into neighbouring areas offering better…
Capital city property prices rise in unison as market momentum builds
No rate cut - yet - but housing demand and tight supply continue to drive growth across Australia
NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price
New analysis from realestate.co.nz reveals a surprising shift in the property market: sellers across New Zealand are, on…
Retail property has a standout 12 months
Retail property was the surprise standout in Australia’s commercial market this past financial year, with transaction volumes jumping…
French real estate market shows signs of recovery
The French real estate market is finally rebounding after two and a half years of crisis, with sales…
Capital Gains Tax reform floated as housing supply solution
McKell Institute CGT plan gains momentum as Labor prepares for economic roundtable
Perth leads the nation as fastest selling property market
Australian property sellers can expect their homes to sell in about a month on average, but significant variations…
Queensland’s new property disclosure laws just weeks away
Queensland property sellers will face new mandatory disclosure requirements from August 1, marking the most significant overhaul of…
Dubai leads UAE rental market as JVC emerges as top choice
Rental properties continue to thrive across the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai dominating the market as the most…
Zillow accuses Compass of ‘Hidden Listing Scheme’ in new court filing
Zillow rejects Compass’ call for an injunction, accusing the brokerage of limiting transparency through private listing tactics.
The overlooked home details that can derail a purchase
Agents are being urged to remind buyers about simple but often forgotten pre-purchase checks that can prevent major…
New home sales lift to highest levels in three years
New detached home sales have reached their highest level in almost three years, with the Housing Industry Association…
NZ property sales strengthen while high listings keep prices in check
Property sales activity in New Zealand has continued to strengthen, with volumes holding above average levels for the…
NSW launches $1 housing designs with 10-day approvals
The NSW Government has released $1 architect-designed housing templates with a ten-day approval process to boost supply and…
Housing activity picks up pace
Australia’s home building sector is showing signs of life, with new dwelling commencements hitting their highest level in…
UK government plans to ban ‘Upward-Only’ rent reviews in new commercial leases
The UK government has proposed a major shift in commercial leasing, moving to ban upward-only rent reviews in…
RBA proposes ban on card surcharges, lower merchant fees: what it could mean for real estate businesses
The Reserve Bank of Australia is proposing sweeping changes to the way card payments are handled in Australia…
Renters willing to pay more for energy-efficient homes
Australian renters are open to paying higher rent for energy-efficient features despite facing significant barriers to adoption, according…
Modular construction emerges as solution to Australia’s housing cost crisis
Modular construction methods could significantly reduce building costs and timeframes as Australia grapples with ongoing housing affordability challenges,…
UK country house market sees uptick as prices fall
Sales of expensive country houses in the UK are showing signs of recovery as lower prices tempt buyers…
The affordable suburbs delivering investors up to $170k gains in one year
Aitkenvale in Townsville emerged as the standout performer among affordable suburbs that delivered investors substantial capital gains over…
Brisbane officially joins the million dollar club
Brisbane’s median house value has officially topped $1 million, driven by rapid population growth, interstate migration, and tight…
Household spending shows signs of recovery despite consumer caution
Household spending is gradually improving but the recovery remains fragile as consumers continue to be deliberate with their…
NZ rental prices fall again
Rental prices across much of New Zealand are falling, with new figures from realestate.co.nz showing the national average…
US private listings strategy could lead to industry “Armageddon,” warns NextHome CEO
The US real estate industry faces three potential futures as the debate over private listings intensifies, with one…
Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens
Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA…
Minimum wage falls short across most of EU countries
The minimum wage can’t cover basic living costs in nearly all European Union countries, with only Belgium offering…
Australia’s rental market stalls as affordability pressures peak
After years of rising rents, new data shows Australia's rental market is slowing as affordability pressures force a…
Co-location developments could deliver over 31,000 new homes across London
Co-location developments are gaining serious traction in London, offering a bold solution to the city’s dual housing and…
Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now
While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many…