Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Policy change to CGT could tighten rental supply
Changes to investor tax incentives could tighten rental supply and push rents higher, leaving renters to bear the cost, warns Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee.
First home buyer loans hit record size as deposit scheme takes effect
The average first home buyer mortgage jumped 8.5 per cent to $607,624 in the December quarter, the largest…
Victoria’s property tax reliance highest in Australia
Victoria is forecast to rely more heavily on property taxes than any other state in Australia, with new…
Valentine’s Day postcode: Why Australia’s singles aren’t living in the same neighbourhood
New Census analysis reveals stark gender imbalances across Australian suburbs at every age, as men and women follow…
‘Death tax by stealth’: Why inherited homes may hit the market faster
Proposed ATO changes could accelerate estate sales, tighten timelines and pull agents into more tax-driven conversations with grieving…
Thinking of switching careers into real estate? Read this first
With career-changers flooding into real estate, a former compliance professional outlines why the industry still rewards discipline, mentoring…
Housing costs driving inflation despite RBA rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase highlights a growing disconnect between monetary policy and housing-driven…
CGT discount to cost $247 billion over next decade, analysis shows
New Parliamentary Budget Office figures reveal the tax measure will cost more in the next ten years than…
Government to sell off defence properties for $1.8 billion
Victoria Barracks sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among 67 defence properties identified for disposal as the…
Major bank warns the housing boom is ending for half of Australia
ANZ is predicting a market slowdown as the RBA admits rate cuts fuelled excess demand faster than expected.
Australian house prices rise 560 per cent over 25 years
New Propertyology research reveals property values grew from $210,000 to $1.18 million nationally, with 16 townships achieving 700…
How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest
What aspiring auctioneers need to understand before they ever call an auction
Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…
National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth
Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets,…
What drives people to sell?
Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically as financial conditions, confidence, and lending…
House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty
Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into…
Rental markets ease slightly, but pressure remains as vacancies stay below long-term norms
SQM Research data shows vacancy rates lifted slightly at year end, but most capital city rental markets remain…
Agencies prioritise data ownership
Three-quarters of property professionals want to control their digital footprint, but advertising spend still flows to portals.
Housing market confidence strong but varies by state
Housing market confidence remains strong across Australia heading into 2026, despite growing economic challenges and affordability concerns that…
OECD urges housing reform as new data shows home building starts to lift
The OECD has called for higher social housing targets, tax reform and planning changes to tackle Australia’s affordability…
Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property
Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered…
Back to Basics: Why preparation, not personality, wins listings
New agents may lack years in the market, but the listing presentation is where structure, evidence and clarity…
New price records signal housing market momentum into 2026
House and unit prices reached fresh highs across the capitals in the December quarter, with Melbourne returning to…
Rental prices hit record highs across Australia
National rental prices have reached unprecedented levels with the median weekly rent hitting a record $650 in December…
Perth crosses $1 million median as long-term growth accelerates
Perth has become Australia’s sixth capital city to record a median house price above $1 million, with strong…
Price pullbacks hit prestige suburbs as market momentum eases
PropTrack data shows 139 suburbs recorded annual dollar losses, with high-end Sydney and regional Victorian markets among the…
Investor lending hits new national high as activity spikes across multiple states
Investor lending reaches record levels as NSW and Victoria drive renewed momentum
Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows
Rents remain high, but growth slows and diverges across cities as affordability constraints bite
Getting licensed: how to become a real estate agent
A state-by-state breakdown of registration, qualifications and experience requirements for anyone considering a career in real estate.
Housing data shows property growth often defies economic expectations
Cotality’s 40-year review reveals some of Australia’s strongest price growth occurred during periods of high rates, global shocks…
Victoria: housing and recovery support central to $19.5m bushfire assistance package
Emergency accommodation, recovery services and housing support form a key part of the $19.5 million bushfire assistance package…
Home prices hit new high as construction activity lifts in bid to ease supply pressures
National home prices edged to a new record in December, while a spike in apartment approvals in November…
Compass and Anywhere mega-merger closes after overwhelming shareholder approval
The $2.4 billion deal will create one of the biggest residential brokerage groups in the US, marking a…
Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026
Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured…
Commercial property confidence shows a big regional divide
Investor confidence in Australia's commercial property market is creating a clear division between high-performing and struggling states, with…