Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Best of RE/MAX bask in Bali
The elite in the RE/MAX sales force have shaken off early winter chills to warm up while experiencing three days of professional stimulation at the Platinum + event.
Auction numbers remain high despite winter setting in
Auctions have remained unseasonably high for the start of winter with strong stock levels coming to market and…
Foreign buyers flood into Melbourne and Queensland
Foreign buyers are flooding back into Australia, with Melbourne and Queensland emerging as the hottest locations for overseas…
Ray White uses sign language to make auctions accessible
Ray White Noble Park has made history by providing an Auslan interpreter to sign the auction call of…
The 27 key metrics agents need to track
Systems and checklists are the keys to keeping your finger on the pulse of your business and generating…
Gold Coast’s Landmark project to boost A-grade office space
A Gold Cost mixed-use development is set to provide the city with a year’s supply of office space.
Mortgage arrears hit three-year high
Borrowers are increasingly falling behind on their mortgage repayments with arrears hitting a three-year high.
Sabrina Gao heads up Ray White Lower North Shore’s China desk
Ray White Lower North Shore has enhanced its Chinese connection with a new full-service desk led by Sabrina…
Handling the death of a tenant with compassion
Death is something that touches us all and property managers can at times find themselves confronted with the…
Calls to cap the number of short-term rentals
There is a new call to cap the number of Airbnb-type properties, with new data showing that 74…
Record Real Estate of Origin for Ray White Group
Ray White agents across Australia and New Zealand have booked 10,141 appraisals at the 15th Real Estate of…
Harcourt’s icy plunge raises $10,000 for MND
Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin team members have taken an icy trip down the town’s water slide to raise…
View Media Group partners with Century 21
View Media Group has joined forces with Century 21, in a strategic partnership designed to shake up digital…
Property prices to hit new records in new financial year
Property prices will continue to rise in the coming financial year, with Sydney’s house prices set to more…
REA Group acquires remaining interest in Realtair
REA Group has now acquired full ownership of Australian PropTech, Realtair.
NSW State Budget plans for 30,000 new homes
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has handed down this year's state budget, with a focus on building more homes…
RBA keeps cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent at its…
MRI Software partners with CBA on reimagined payments solution
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has unveiled a strategic collaboration with MRI Software to enhance the residential real…
Housing affordability is getting worse in WA
Home prices in Western Australia aren’t looking as cheap as they used to be, with new data showing…
Nerida Conisbee: Shouldn’t we already be in recession?
An interesting global study was recently released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF,) which looked at how sensitive…
Ray White Queensland partners with the Brisbane Lions
Ray White Queensland has kicked off a three-year partnership with the Brisbane Lions, becoming their official real estate…
Many experts tip first rate cut in July 2025
Economic and property experts have unanimously tipped the Reserve Bank of Australia will keep the cash rate on…
Mortgage cliff not finished yet
Life is not expected to get any easier for thousands of borrowers, with the last of the fixed-rate…
Richardson & Wrench Crows Nest gears up for growth
Property sellers in Crows Nest can now stay one step ahead of market trends and capitalise on property…
Brisbane’s industrial market sees rising vacancy as supply comes online
Supply is rising in Brisbane’s industrial market leading to an increase in vacancy rates according to new research.
Multi-speed markets: which cities face a cool-off
Property price growth across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide could be on the verge of slowing down on the…
Population growth outstrips housing supply
Australia’s population growth is outstripping housing supply, with net overseas migration driving the rise in residents.
Cash rate to remain on hold, but next move is down
The RBA is set to leave the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent at next week’s…
Property managers urged to put their wellbeing first
Property managers need to prioritise their well-being amidst the tough conditions the industry is facing.
Amazon to invest extra $1.4 billion in affordable housing
Amazon will invest an extra US$1.4 billion in its Housing Equity Fund, which is aimed at creating or…
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Australian’s ‘thriving’ in life but stressed at work
Australians and New Zealanders have reported “thriving” in life despite many being stressed at work and actively looking…
Seller confidence surges: new listings up 6.5 per cent in May
Seller confidence is returning to the real estate market, with new listings up 6.5 per cent in May.
Microsoft removes listing data from Bing Real Estate
Bing Real Estate has come under fire for allegedly listing properties sourced directly from Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com.
Agents need to ‘stand for something’
Agents must “stand for something” if they want to separate themselves from the pack was the message coming…