Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Underquoting fines set to jump to $110,000 under new NSW crackdown
Stricter penalties, mandatory price guides and stronger oversight aim to boost transparency and protect buyers in NSW’s property market
Ray White warns proposed investor tax changes could reduce rental supply
The real estate group says potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing could reduce rental supply…
Portugal leads Europe in property price growth
Australian agents watching offshore investment trends should note Portugal's emergence as Europe's most sought-after market, with property values…
Victoria floats seller-funded building inspections, but not until 2027
The Allan government says home sellers should cover inspection costs, but the policy won't be legislated until after…
Sydney’s cheapest homes now leading market price growth
First-home buyers and expanded government schemes are flipping the script on Sydney's traditional prestige-led housing cycle.
Where buying an apartment now rivals renting
Inner Melbourne, Darwin and Canberra show unit buyers can now pay less than renters, as affordability pressures reshape…
Back to basics: What does anti-money laundering really mean for agents?
Anti-money laundering doesn’t have to be confusing. This feature breaks down what AML means for real estate agents,…
Scaling a rent roll without eroding margin
Crossub co-founder Geng Xu says most agencies hire their way into rent roll growth – and watch the…
Rental growth slows but Gold Coast houses now cost more than Sydney
National rents have stabilised rather than declined, with lifestyle markets overtaking traditional capitals at the top of the…
Family suburbs tipped for growth that agents should focus on
Almost 40 per cent of this year's top growth suburbs were chosen for their appeal to families –…
Victoria land primed for comeback as SEQ and Adelaide show strength
Victoria’s land market is set for a comeback in 2026, while South East Queensland and Adelaide continue to…
“Does it pass the pub test?” navigating the new AML rules
New AML reforms starting July 2026 shift Australian real estate from handshake trust to strict transparency, requiring agents…
Adelaide homes selling faster than any other capital city
Properties in some suburbs are changing hands within two weeks of listing, with houses spending a median of…
Geopolitical shock tests Dubai property’s safe‑haven status
Geopolitical tensions stall deals in Dubai, but brokers say most transactions could still proceed if stability returns.
Data reveals what draws women to Australia’s most female-friendly suburbs
Ray White analysis of 2,226 areas finds family infrastructure, lifestyle appeal and industry clusters matter more than price…
RBA faces ‘Live’ rate decision as Middle East conflict sparks inflation risks
Geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs put March RBA meeting firmly ‘live’, as markets price in higher interest…
BresicWhitney announces leadership transition, with CEO Thomas McGlynn to depart
COO Will Gosse named as Acting CEO, as the group celebrates Mr. McGlynn’s contribution, while looking ahead to…
Trend-driven renovations could cost sellers up to $36,000
New research reveals one-third of renovation regrets stem from high-maintenance design choices that buyers are now pricing into…
NT and outer Sydney lead the nation’s hottest housing markets
New research identifies 30 suburbs where prices are moving so fast that accurate price guides have become genuinely…
Capital city home values crack $1 million as national prices hit new record
PropTrack’s February 2026 index shows national prices up 0.5% for the month and 9.1% annually, with Perth leading…
“Rightsizers” driving boom in prestige apartment market
Australians are embracing “rightsizing” into luxury apartments, driving a boom in prestige apartment sales. McGrath data reveals record…
Payday Super reforms will reshape real estate payroll from July 2026
Real estate agencies face major payroll and cashflow changes under the new Payday Super rules, with contributions due…
New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers
The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…
John Lewis abandons ambitious UK rental housing venture
The retail giant has scrapped plans to build 10,000 homes, blaming rising interest rates and construction costs for…
National rental vacancy rate hits three-year high as market pressure eases
Melbourne leads capital cities with highest vacancy rate while Hobart remains the tightest rental market in the country.
REIQ returns to REIA after 11-year break, strengthening national real estate voice
Return gives Queensland agents a seat at the federal table and pathways to the REIA National Awards for…
House hunting now the biggest stress for Australian movers
New research reveals finding a property to buy or rent consumes dozens of hours and ranks among the…
South Australian Labor pitches $500m land fund in housing push
Premier Peter Malinauskas has unveiled stamp duty relief for downsizers and a revolving land acquisition fund as Labor…
Price-to-income ratios don’t tell the full affordability story
While the headline numbers look dire, Ray White's chief economist argues buyers are adapting in ways traditional metrics…
Land prices surge as supply constraints choke new home building
Median residential land prices hit a record $391,420 nationally, with land costs rising three times faster than inflation…
Councils unlock surplus land: new affordable housing pipeline for agents
New resource walks local governments through identifying unused depots and facilities that could become homes for low-income households.
Investor capital rotates: Melbourne gains as Perth and Queensland cool
Investor activity shifts from Perth and Queensland toward Melbourne and select smaller capitals, signalling opportunities for sales and…
Underquoting uncovered: how accurate pricing builds trust and keeps you compliant
Learn what underquoting really means, the rules in each state, and how new agents can stay compliant while…
Gen Z now most likely to consider regional move
New research shows almost half of 18-to-29-year-olds are contemplating leaving metro areas, overtaking Millennials as the generation most…