Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
First home buyers flock to Victoria as ‘rentvesting’ gains momentum
First home buyer loan activity is surging across Australia, with Victoria emerging as the nation's leading destination for new buyers.
$10,000 apprenticeship incentive welcomed as key step in tackling housing crisis
The Property Council of Australia and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have praised the federal government’s new $10,000…
Land prices surge past inflation and construction costs
National land prices have hit record highs, outpacing both consumer inflation and building costs as supply constraints continue…
Singapore’s Ho Bee Land launches takeover bid for AVJennings
Ho Bee Land has entered a bidding war for Australian homebuilder AVJennings, offering A$391 million in a move…
Property slowdown gives NZ buyers the upper hand
New Zealand's property market continues to experience a slowdown, with national property values falling nearly 18 per cent…
Property listings surge to highest levels since 2017
The property market has seen its strongest year of new listings since 2017, giving buyers more choice and…
Trump’s policies and their potential impact on Australian real estate
Sydney-based real estate agent Tina O’Connor and the Economic Society of Australia have shared their insights on how…
This Florida mega-mansion could be America’s most expensive home
A planned luxury compound in Manalapan, Florida, is pushing the boundaries of high-end property with a staggering US$285…
Queensland first-home buyers can soon rent rooms without losing benefits
First-home buyers in Queensland will soon be able to rent out spare rooms without risking their grants or…
Peter Diamantidis: making 800 sales per year and dominating your market
When Peter Diamantidis made the switch to Ray White three years ago, he knew it was time to…
Unemployment edges higher but not enough for a rate cut
Mortgage holders might have to keep on waiting for lower interest rates, with new data showing that the…
More than one-third of US homeowners say they’ll never sell
High housing costs are keeping many US homeowners firmly in place, with more than one-third (34%) saying they’ll…
Super access plan aims to boost home ownership
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has thrown its support behind a new Coalition proposal that would allow first…
Coastal suburbs see dramatic price growth across Australia
Australian coastal property markets have seen exceptional growth over the past five years, with premium locations in capital…
Domain’s December 2024 House Price report: insights across Australia’s capital cities
Australia’s property market experienced a mix of resilience and deceleration in the final quarter of 2024, as revealed…
Housing industry demands urgent action on supply crisis
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pushing for bold action to address Australia's housing crisis, as the country…
TikTok ban looms in the US
The January 19 deadline for the US anticipated ban on TikTok and its China-based owner ByteDance is fast…
Michael Bacon: From country boy to co-director at 26
Michael Bacon's rapid rise in real estate comes down to his self-belief and authenticity, having gone from a…
Underpayment laws you need to know about for 2025
New rules mean underpaying employees – whether it’s forgetting overtime, missing penalty rates, or skipping super – could…
Rental growth “well and truly passed the peak”
The Australian rental market is showing clear signs of cooling, with national rental growth dropping to just 4.8…
Top Home and AI Tech Innovations from CES 2025
I spent hours reading about the latest tech from CES 2025, and now I can't stop thinking about…
Bec Turner: signing 1600 managements in 4.5 years
Starting as a 17-year-old receptionist, Bec Turner has transformed herself into one of Ray White AKG's most successful…
Gen X overtakes Baby Boomers in property wealth, according to KPMG report
A new analysis by KPMG reveals that Gen X has now surpassed Baby Boomers in property and share…
NZ property market closed 2024 with fresh opportunities despite December lows
The New Zealand property market experienced a subdued close to 2024, with realestate.co.nz reporting record lows across key…
New home building activity shows signs of recovery
Australia's new home building market continues to show improvement, with building approvals data highlighting a moderate-paced recovery for…
Calls for RBA to ease interest rates
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show a modest annual…
Rent growth slows to lowest rate since 2021
The Australian rental market is showing signs of relief for tenants, with rents growing at their slowest pace…
Consumer confidence kicks off 2025 with a boost
Consumer confidence surged in the first week of 2025, rising 3.6 points to 87.5 according to the latest…
Billionaires retreat from London’s ‘super-prime’ market
London’s super-prime property market experienced a downturn in 2024, with billionaire buyers pulling back amid economic and political…
Private equity bets big on UK rental market
Private equity firms and pension funds are ramping up their investments in the UK rental market, with a…
Raine & Horne appoints Chris Nicholl as CEO to lead next phase of growth
The move comes after a standout year of growth, including a significant brand refresh and an expansion into…
National home values record first decline in almost two years
CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) ended 2024 with its first national decline in nearly two years, dropping by…
Granny flats take centre stage in SA’s housing market
South Australia’s housing crisis has reshaped homebuyers’ priorities, with granny flats now high on shopping lists as intergenerational…
Melbourne to lead housing growth as prices set to rise nationwide
Australian house prices are set to continue their upward trajectory, with Melbourne expected to lead major capitals with…
Top 50 Australian Residential Real Estate Industry Influencers 2024
What a year it's been for real estate - From AI-powered platforms reshaping the industry to market-shifting policy…