Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Regional property markets show strength as capital cities decline
Regional property markets are showing remarkable resilience, with values continuing to outperform capital cities amid challenging market conditions.
LJ Hooker’s brand reset to draw in new agents
LJ Hooker is hoping a bold new brand reset will attract fresh talent to the network, offering agents…
Christie’s International Real Estate expands into Hong Kong
Christie’s International Real Estate has officially launched in Hong Kong, continuing its rapid expansion in East Asia.
South Australia tops HIA’s housing policy ranking
South Australia has topped the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Housing Policy Scoreboard, ranking ahead of all other states…
Deadline looms for NSW rental properties to meet stricter water efficiency standards
From 23 March 2025, rental properties in New South Wales must comply with updated water efficiency standards for…
Premium markets poised for strongest gains as rate cuts near
Australia's premium property markets are expected to see the largest value increases when interest rates begin to fall,…
REA Group CEO Owen Wilson announces retirement
REA Group's Chief Executive Officer Owen Wilson has announced his intention to retire from full-time executive roles in…
Leadership takes centre stage at Launch 2025
Leadership was the focus at Ray White's Launch 2025 event, where more than 1,200 members gathered at the…
Office vacancy remains stable as new supply hits market
The Australian office market is showing resilience with CBD vacancy rates remaining relatively stable, despite significant new supply…
QLD real estate industry rallies as floods impact local housing market
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has pledged its support to residents, businesses, and communities affected by…
Consumer confidence surges as rate cuts loom
Consumer sentiment in Australia has reached its highest point in nearly three years, as speculation grows about potential…
Agents are optimistic about house price growth in 2025
The majority of real estate professionals are predicting house prices will increase in 2025, with improved affordability and…
Luxury real estate is in for a change in 2025
The luxury real estate market is poised for big changes in 2025, with more balanced market conditions, growing…
REIA unveils seven-point plan to tackle housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a comprehensive election commitment plan aimed at addressing Australia's…
HIA calls for urgent action in Budget to tackle housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has urged the Federal Government to use the 2025-2026 Budget to address Australia’s…
Property prices dip as market momentum slows
National home prices have recorded their first decline of the year, dropping 0.08 per cent in January, though…
Rental market shows signs of cooling as availability improves
The Australian rental market is showing early signs of easing, with slower price growth and improved property availability…
CPI decline raises hopes for borrowers
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows a significant decline in inflation, bringing relief to borrowers and…
New Zealand coastal suburbs see extraordinary growth patterns
New Zealand's coastal property market has experienced exceptional growth across both islands, with some areas achieving up to…
The One Conference helps elevate agents in 2025
More than 800 real estate professionals from across Australia gathered at The Star in Brisbane for The One…
Property investors target consistent markets
Property investors are increasingly understanding the value of consistent markets over boom locations, with new research revealing the…
Single-family rents hit record high in US
The cost of renting a single-family home has reached an all-time high, sitting 20% above the average rent…
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…
$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…