Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Auction activity surges ahead of King’s Birthday long weekend
Capital city auction volumes are set to reach their third highest level this year with 2,816 homes scheduled to go under the hammer this week, showing strong momentum before the upcoming long weekend.
REIWA chief executive Cath Hart steps down after three years
Cath Hart has announced her resignation as chief executive of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA)…
Energy-Efficient homes prove a hot commodity in 2025, fetching up to 14.5% more
As households contend with escalating living costs and energy bills, new research from Domain reveals that energy-efficient homes…
Labor’s super tax could force SMSF property investors to sell
Labor's proposed superannuation tax on balances over $3 million could create significant challenges for Australians holding residential investment…
New home sales surge following interest rate cut
New home sales have jumped to their highest level in 12 months, signalling a potential recovery in the…
Houses outperform owner incomes as property market shifts
Australian houses have quietly outperformed their owners' earning capacity over the past year, with property values increasing more…
REIV CEO Kelly Ryan stepping down
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is undergoing significant leadership changes with Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ryan…
Australian Airbnb owners on alert as Spain removes 65,000 illegal listings
A landmark court ruling has forced Airbnb to remove tens of thousands of illegal tourist accommodation listings in…
The hidden costs of poor commercial property management
Commercial property investors who cut corners on management are risking significant financial losses and legal complications, according to…
NSW housing reforms showing promise but remain off target
The NSW Government has increased the speed of planning approvals, but remain a long way off meeting housing…
Aussie eye interstate moves as cost-of-living pressures bite
A growing number of Australians are considering packing up and moving interstate, as cost-of-living pressures force workers to…
RBA rate cut drops — what it means for the market
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down…
Western Sydney faces a severe housing shortage as construction lags
Western Sydney is experiencing a critical housing delivery crisis with construction falling dramatically short of what's needed to…
Is Trump driving house price growth? Auction day clearance rates show increasing momentum
Australia's housing market responds dramatically to global Trump effect, with auction clearance rates hitting 72% in May—the highest…
Home listings spike in the US as cautious buyers keep market in check
The US housing market is showing signs of renewed seller confidence this spring, but buyers remain wary, according…
Mark McGoldrick claims the 2025 Auctioneering title
Mark McGoldrick of New Zealand has been crowned the 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Champion at the prestigious AUSTROS competition…
Why global investors are betting big on our student housing boom
Australia's purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is expected to continue to draw substantial international investment as the country's…
Finder survey: 88% of economists tip rate cut as housing sector watches closely
A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks increasingly likely next week, with 88% of…
Regional Queensland the top spot for families leaving the major cities
Regional Queensland has emerged as Australia's most popular destination for relocating families, with 2.48 families moving in for…
Buyers want quiet streets, formal rooms, and a bedroom for every child: LJ Hooker survey
Personal space, traditional layouts, and community appeal are shaping homebuying decisions in 2025, according to new research from…
Nine in ten Kiwi property owners still making a profit, despite market challenges
Despite a softening property market, the vast majority of New Zealand property sellers are still walking away with…
CPA Australia warns agents: Don’t take tax advice from TikTok ‘finfluencers’
Just in time for tax season, CPA Australia is calling out TikTok “finfluencers” for peddling dodgy deduction advice
Property listings plummet as winter chill hits
Property listings across Australia experience a significant decline during winter months as homeowners postpone selling in favour of…
Australian farmland prices set for modest rebound
Australian farmland prices are expected to return to modest growth in the year ahead following a period of…
Australian property prices set to double by 2030
Property values across Australia could double in many areas by 2030 if current growth trends continue, with some…
Rentvestors target Sydney’s Southwest
Liverpool has been ranked the top postcode in New South Wales for sales activity by first-home buyers, according…
Domain set for $3 Billion takeover by US real estate giant CoStar
Australian property listings platform Domain is set to be acquired by U.S. real estate heavyweight CoStar Group in…
New listings slow down in April
The Australian housing market experienced a slowdown in April, with new listings falling for the second consecutive month…
Queensland rental market tightens further in 2025
Queensland's rental market has started 2025 with even fewer options for tenants as vacancy rates continue to tighten…
NSW planning system reforms to streamline housing development
The NSW Government has passed significant reforms to streamline the planning system and accelerate housing development across the…
Brookfield’s US$16B bet: buying big while property crashes
Brookfield Asset Management has raised $5.9 billion (approx. A$9.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 for its…
Outer suburbs lead property price growth across Australia
Property prices in Australia's outer suburban areas are significantly outperforming inner-city markets, as buyers seek more affordable housing…
Apartment approvals slump as focus shifts to delivery phase
Australia’s housing approvals have taken a hit, with apartment approvals seeing a significant drop in March, as the…
Investor activity surges nationwide with Victoria lagging behind
Australian investors have ramped up their buying activity to near-decade highs, with Victoria being the notable exception according…
AUSTROS finalists get set for the Auctioneering Championships
The 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) will feature novice auctioneers for the first time, marking a significant expansion…