Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
The real estate industry turns to virtual tours to keep it moving forward
COVID-19 is seeing the real estate industry rapidly ramp up its use of technology, with virtual tours among the tools which are being embraced to keep transactions flowing.
High volumes, lower clearance as auctions go online
Auction volumes were high, but as expected, the preliminary clearance rate took a hit across the capitals this…
Additional $1.1B relief package to help battling Aussies
More help will be given to millions of Australians battling the devastating impacts of coronavirus with a $1.1…
The Eview Group – Setting up for the comeback
As the real estate sector joins a host of other industries grappling with the impacts of COVID-19, Elite…
Kylie Walsh of DiJONES – A stronger industry, embracing change
As the real estate sector joins a host of other industries grappling with the impacts of COVID-19, Elite…
How a pandemic will shape communities
With the COVID-19 crisis changing the way we live our lives every day, it’s sometimes difficult to see…
REIA announces 2020 REIA National Awards for Excellence winners
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) announce the winners of the 15th National Awards for Excellence. Due to…
realestate.com.au launches digital inspections
realestate.com.au has announced the launch of a new digital feature to support real estate agents. The move is…
How to make your business more financially resilient
John Knight is a qualified accountant and business strategist who shared his tips on business resilience in the…
Tenants may get rent relief but landlords need protection too
The Australian Government, in conjunction with the State Governments is considering new measures to protect tenants who are…
Auctions busy, but clearance rate slows
This week proved the second busiest for auction activity in 2020, however the preliminary clearance rate took a…
How real estate agents can market property in the age of COVID-19
The continued impact of the coronavirus including quarantine and social distancing measures has left many Australian businesses thinking…
AREC deferred due to virus
Whatever it takes – RBA looks to expansionary monetary policy
Quantitative easing, or QE, looks likely to be implemented in Australia for the first time in response to…
Stimulus supports property industry – but will it be enough?
“HIA welcomes the Australian Government stimulus package, particularly the support provided for apprentices,” said HIA Chief Economist, Tim…
