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Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
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Young buyers flock to suburbs undergoing urban renewal
Established suburbs that are experiencing urban renewal are becoming increasingly attractive to younger buyers, according to new research.
REIQ pushes back on costly anti-money laundering laws
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling for significant changes to proposed anti-money laundering laws that…
Regional locations continue to see solid growth
Queensland and Western Australia continue to be some of the strongest regional locations for growth, with experts predicting…
More good news for tenants as vacancy rates rise
The rental market continues to show signs of easing with vacancy rates increasing from record lows, signalling a…
Australians put safety first when buying a house
Most Australians are willing to pay more to live in safer suburbs, with security becoming an increasingly important…
New legislation could offer fresh hope for renters
Over 50 per cent of Australian renters feel they have no choice but to rent, with many believing…
Construction delays spur industry changes to attract new talent and drive innovation
The time taken to build new homes and apartments has reached unprecedented levels, with new data revealing significant…
Singles can’t afford to rent in New Zealand
Singles in New Zealand are not living the ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ life, with new analysis showing that no region…
National rental market shows signs of easing
The rental market is showing signs of easing with more properties becoming available and prices dropping for the…
Hope on the horizon: Build-to-Rent legislation could ease pressure for renters
New research reveals that over 50 per cent of Australian renters feel they have no alternative but to…
REIA appoints Scott Rollason as CEO
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed Scott Rollason as their new chief executive officer.
New home approvals reach highest level since 2022
Australian housing construction is showing strong signs of recovery, with detached house approvals hitting their highest monthly level…
Americans eye Canadian real estate as 2024 election heats up
With the 2024 US presidential election going down to the wire, there's been a marked increase in American…
Will the RBA cut rates?
Record numbers of Australian homeowners are struggling with mortgage stress, but does that mean the RBA will be…
Victoria bans no-fault evictions
Victorian landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without valid reasons as part of sweeping reforms…
New building system promises new homes in 10 days
A revolutionary new construction system is promising to cut building times by nearly half, with the first Victorian…
Home prices hit a record high as Melbourne leads growth
Australian home prices have surged to new heights in October, marking the 22nd consecutive month of growth despite…
HomeBuilder fuelled inflation and the housing shortage
The $2.6 billion HomeBuilder stimulus during the pandemic helped fuel inflation and has contributed to a housing shortage…
Property market shows signs of cooling despite record prices
Property prices have reached new highs across multiple capital cities, however, experts suggest the market is shifting in…
Victoria’s regional social housing boost
In a move to tackle Victoria’s housing crisis, the state government has unveiled a new breakdown of its…
Do ghosts impact house prices?
As Halloween approaches, Australia’s fascination with the paranormal takes centre stage, from ghostly tales to haunted locations scattered…
Rental market shows signs of easing despite continued challenges
The rental market is showing early signs of relief as price growth slows and supply increases, according to…
Labor backs housing supply boost, steers clear of negative gearing reform
A new poll found respondents favoured land release for development over changes to negative gearing.
NSW reforms ramp up duplex development
NSW reforms ramp up duplex development The NSW government has introduced sweeping reforms to allow duplexes and semi-detached…
Affordable homes outperform as mortgage fatigue hits
Rising interest rates are driving a shift in the market, with affordable houses now experiencing stronger price growth…
Auckland auction event sees $24.9 million in property sales
A major Ray White auction event in Auckland has highlighted the strength of the local property market, with…
Record land prices threaten housing targets
Land prices have hit record highs across the country as severe shortages continue to hamper the government's ambitious…
Queensland set to become the second-largest investor market
Queensland is poised to overtake Victoria as Australia's second-biggest property investor market, according to new data
Find out why November is statistically the best time to sell
Homeowners selling in November achieve higher prices.
Blue chip property surges higher
Blue chip property across the country is experiencing a significant upswing, with several suburbs hitting record-high prices in…
Victorian government to release record amount of land for housing
The Victorian government is preparing to announce the largest release of land for housing in the state's history,…
RBA reveals landlords absorb the bulk of interest rate hikes
Recent research by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has debunked the myth that landlords are passing on…
Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino to step down
Mr Pellegrino will continue in his role for the next three to six months while Domain’s board searches…
Dutton’s $5 billion plan to solve housing crisis
Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion plan to fast-track 500,000 new homes in a bid to address…