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Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Luke Lombardi and Christian Bellomo have joined Pulse Property
Luke Lombardi and Christian Bellomo have joined Pulse Property as the company continues to grow.
Housing shortfall grows as Australia misses National Housing Accord target
Australia is set to fall short of its National Housing Accord target by over 166,000 homes, according to…
Spring selling season kicks off strongly
The first weekend of Spring selling has started strongly with active buyers driving up clearance rates right around…
The Beauty Premium: how real estate agents are boosting sales with style
In real estate, it’s not just about knowledge and negotiation skills—your appearance could be your secret weapon.
RBA warns interest rates to remain high as inflation persists
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock has warned that interest rates will remain elevated for an…
Rental crisis persists despite slowing rental growth
Australia's rental crisis remains severe despite a modest easing in rent increases in some areas, according to new…
Planning systems failing regional Australia
Regional Australia is facing a severe housing crisis as planning systems struggle to keep up with demand, according…
Mortgage stress hits record high as 1.4 million Australians struggle
New research from Finder paints a concerning picture for mortgage holders, with record levels of financial distress across…
Nick Boyd appointed CEO of Belle Property
Nick Boyd has been named Chief Executive Officer of Belle Property, Hockingstuart and Acton | Belle Property, taking…
Perth dominates list of top family-friendly suburbs
Perth has emerged as the leading city for family-friendly suburbs in Australia, according to new research.
First home buyers forced to adapt amid rising costs
First home buyers are increasingly purchasing properties alone or using government-backed schemes to enter the property market, as…
Home building approvals hit a 14-month high
New home building approvals in Australia have reached their highest level in 14 months, in a sign that…
Inland property prices surge as buyers look beyond the coast
Home buyers are starting to look beyond the beach, with inland areas experiencing a boom in prices as…
Greens take aim at dodgy landlords
The Australian Greens have unveiled a plan to establish a National Renters Protection Authority (NRPA) to enforce rental…
Rent.com.au sees rising revenues
Leading rental portal, Rent.com.au has seen rising revenues last financial year, as it looks to grow its RentPay…
Ray White Rural and Livestock celebrates 30 years of success
Ray White Rural and Livestock recently held its annual awards ceremony in Toowoomba, marking 30 years since the…
Queensland introduces minimum housing standards for rental properties
Queensland will now enforce minimum housing standards across all residential tenancies, providing clearer guidelines on the condition and…
Elite Retreat auction raises over $30,000 for children’s charity
A successful charity auction at this year's Elite Retreat on Hayman Island has raised more than $30,000 for…
Home buyers prioritise lifestyle this Spring selling season
Home buyers are putting lifestyle first this Spring selling season, alongside traditional factors like location and size.
The suburbs where homeowners hold onto property for 20 years
Certain Australian suburbs are seeing homeowners hold onto their properties for more than two decades which is double…
New laws aim to improve strata living in NSW
The NSW government has introduced new legislation to restore confidence in strata living and investing, targeting issues with…
realestate.com.au launches AI room renovation tool
realestate.com.au has launched an AI-generated styling tool that allows users to digitally renovate property images.
DOJ sues RealPage over rent-pricing algorithm
The US Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, accusing…
Eddy Piddington brings fresh energy to Ray White Northern Beaches
Leading agent Eddy Piddington has joined Ray White Northern Beaches, bringing over 20 years of local expertise to…
ACT real estate portal launches industry-first build-to-rent solution in Canberra
As the BTR market evolves in Canberra and beyond, Allhomes’ new solution positions itself as a key player…
Townhouses drive New Zealand’s housing market transformation
New Zealand's housing landscape has undergone a significant shift, with townhouses emerging as a key driver of growth,…
US buyers drive a surge in international interest for Australian property
International interest in Australian properties has seen a significant jump, with searches from overseas buyers and renters increasing…
Property market delivers record profits for Australians
Australia’s property market continues to solidify its reputation as a reliable wealth-building avenue, with a significant surge in…
Social housing and investor reforms urgently needed
The government needs to focus on building more social houses, eliminate policies like negative gearing and coordinate national…
Sydney records the highest prime rental growth in the world
Sydney has once again recorded the highest annual prime rental growth across 15 of the world’s leading cities.
AI Powered Agents Course Goes National with Real Estate Institute Partnerships
In partnership with the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT), Real Estate Institute of the Australian Capital Territory…
Home buyers make offers after just 20 minutes
Home buyers in the UK, are spending less than 20 minutes looking at a home before putting in…
Senate launches enquiry to examine first home buyer finance
The Senate has voted to begin an inquiry examining the impact of Australia's financial regulations on home ownership,…
Domain reports solid jump in revenue and profit
Domain has reported a “strong” set of financial results for the 2024 financial year, with revenue increasing 13.1…
Record number of suburbs join Perth’s million-dollar club
Perth's property market continues to break new ground with a record 30 suburbs joining the million-dollar club in…