Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
The aftermath of the property tax bombshell: Gradual cool-down or rental market catastrophe?
Now that the initial post-Budget dust has begun to settle, REA Group Senior Economist Angus Moore says the true scale of Australia’s newly announced property tax overhaul is becoming clear.
Brisbane investors under the pump as Olympic construction crunch intensifies
As Sydney and Melbourne lose momentum, Brisbane's housing shortage, Olympic infrastructure pipeline, and record-low supply are creating a…
Australia’s top agents named at REIA National Awards for Excellence
The 2026 National Awards for Excellence recognised standout agents, property managers and agencies, with South Australia and Queensland…
Short-term rentals outnumber vacancies 36 to one in some locations
New research reveals the scale of Australia's short-term rental sector and what it would take to regulate it…
Women In Real Estate study exposes uncomfortable truths about safety, reporting and workplace culture
A national study into women working in real estate is challenging long-held assumptions about performance, career progression and…
$280,000 tax hit set to rewrite Australia’s property market as investors flee established homes
New analysis reveals sweeping budget changes could redirect capital into new builds, slash borrowing power and ignite rent…
Granny flats take flight near Western Sydney International Airport
Homeowners in five councils can now build secondary dwellings up to 85 square metres, reversing restrictions that blocked…
Budget’s negative gearing changes could cut investor borrowing by 20%
Experts warn the proposed reforms will hit borrowing capacity before they touch tax returns – and the numbers…
Tax overhaul triggers caution in auction market as sentiment softens post-Budget
Buyer activity eases across auctions and inspections as early sentiment shifts emerge following federal Budget housing tax changes
Sydney’s Northern Beaches leads the nation in resale profits
New data shows almost all Australian homeowners are selling at a profit, with Sydney and Queensland dominating the…
Market jitters after Federal Budget, but Matt Lahood says “there’s always opportunity in every situation”
Buyers and sellers squeezed as borrowing capacity tightens, auctions are withdrawn, and investors reassess strategy following Federal Budget…
Reserve price disclosure could backfire on Victorian vendors
A new survey shows that 94 per cent of property owners would change their selling strategy if forced…
Economists divided on housing impact as Budget tax overhaul reshapes investor market
Economists warn tax changes will cool investor demand but remain divided on price and supply impacts
Trump Tower Gold Coast scrapped as developer calls brand ‘toxic’
Valentine's Day handshake at Mar-a-Lago turns to mud-slinging in under three months, with both parties blaming the other…
After the Budget: Real estate’s next move shifts from tax to supply and changing buyer behaviour
Real estate leaders warn the next phase for housing will be defined by investor confidence, rental pressure and…
Zillow files antitrust lawsuit against Compass and Chicago MLS
The home search giant alleges Compass and MRED conspired to cut off its access to listings, escalating a…
Darwin hits near-zero vacancy
National asking rents lift by 7.3% as Northern markets face inventory collapse.
Regional markets triple capital city growth as buyers chase affordability
Western Australia dominates national rankings with Busselton leading all 50 major regional areas, while selling times in Albany…
Investor sentiment on edge as major agencies warn Budget tax overhaul could reshape housing market
The proposed tax changes could spook the private investors who supply most of Australia’s rental housing - at…
Victoria greenlights $330m build-to-rent projects adding 800 rental homes
Two Melbourne towers approved under fast-track program, but housing groups call for transparency on developer contributions.
Nearly half of Australians blame federal government for housing crisis
New research reveals trust in Canberra has plummeted 8 per cent in three months as 72 per cent…
Sydney market splits as clearance rates fall but fast sales persist
Lifestyle suburbs show uneven performance as fast transactions continue alongside weaker auction conditions
eXp World Holdings acquires NextHome, rebrands as AGNT
The deal creates a dual-model platform offering agents and entrepreneurs a choice between franchise ownership and cloud-based brokerage.
Investor lending surges at fastest pace in a decade despite rate rises
Property investors borrowed $42 billion in the year to March, while first home buyers retreat from the market
Property market hits ‘mixed signals’ as winter approaches
National supply holds steady at 234,469 dwellings as a pullback in new listings and rising "old stock" signal…
Rate rise: inflation hits 4.6% as housing drives pressure on RBA policy
Economists warn rate hikes are cooling demand but failing to fix Australia’s deeper housing and supply-driven inflation pressures
Retail property momentum stalls as geopolitical risks bite
After delivering the strongest commercial property returns in 2025, Australia's retail sector faces fresh headwinds from rising fuel…
Luxury market splinters into different growth cycles across Australia
Australia’s luxury housing market is fragmenting into distinct local cycles, with Perth leading growth, Queensland accelerating, Sydney consolidating,…
Victorian policies blamed for Melbourne’s $100k home value gap
Industry analysis claims the city's underperformance against other capitals has cost homeowners significant wealth since 2022.
Rental housing should be treated as an essential service
Survey data shows landlords largely agree with renters on need for stronger protections, creating both compliance challenges and…
Housing splits as Sydney and Melbourne slow, Perth leads
Sydney and Melbourne house prices fall in the March quarter as borrowing constraints and weaker sentiment weigh on…
Budget needs to focus on action, not talk to fix housing crisis
LJ Hooker calls for Budget action to redirect property tax revenue into housing supply, affordability and mobility amid…
REMAX and Real brokerage strike US$880M deal to remodel global real estate
Global scale meets local expertise: REMAX Australia prepares for an AI-powered future following its parent company's US$880 million…
What the 2026 Federal Budget should focus on to fix housing
As Australia heads into the federal budget, housing policy should focus on boosting supply, protecting rental stock and…
Brisbane leads global luxury property shift
Global wealth growth and severe prestige stock shortages are reshaping Australia’s luxury property landscape, led by Brisbane.