Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
REIQ wants 70 per cent home ownership by 2032
Three months out from the Queensland State Election, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland has called on the government to make the homeownership dream a reality for more Queenslanders.
PM’s making a difference behind the scenes
Property managers have one of the toughest jobs in real estate, but that doesn’t stop them from going…
Douglas ‘Fast Hands’ France fights for rare cancers at Corporate Clash Macarthur
Douglas France might be used to fighting for listings in Sydney's tough Western Suburbs markets, but when he…
European dream: Transforming a €1 Sicilian vacation home
In Europe, it’s not uncommon for small towns and villages to sell off old rundown properties for €1…
One-minute data: Australian house prices hit record highs, but growth slows
House prices in Australia's capital cities have reached new highs for the sixth consecutive quarter, but the pace…
Data insight: Regional properties outperform cities in rental yields
Regional property markets are obtaining higher rental yields for investors compared to their city counterparts, according to new…
View.com.au integrates Apartments & Developments
View Media Group (VMG) has integrated apartment and development project listings into the 'buy' section on view.com.au.
REIV urges tax reform after new home starts plummet
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has called on the State Government to modernise its property tax…
Palm Beach gets a ‘glow up’ with new apartment developments
The Gold Coast’s Palm Beach is in the midst of regentrification, with numerous new luxury apartment developments popping…
One-minute data: rental market remains tight despite slowing growth
National rents have remained unchanged over the June quarter, with the median weekly rent holding steady at $600…
NAB strategically cuts fixed rates
National Australia Bank (NAB) has made a “strategic” move in slashing its three-year fixed rate as the Reserve…
Gen AI leads McKinsey’s top tech trends for 2024
Despite the increased economic turbulence of 2023, investment in technology has shown resilience, with Generative AI leading the…
One-minute data: Australian home value growth cools as winter sets in
CoreLogic's daily home value index shows a slowdown in national property price growth, with values rising just 0.5…
Olympic boom: Brisbane prices could rise 50 per cent
Brisbane could be on the verge of an extended boom in property prices, with value potentially rising 50…
Sarah Hackett brings international award-winning Brisbane home to market
The agent named most influential woman in the Australian property market has been called on to sell a…
One-minute data: Metro areas drive Australian property market growth
Sales volumes jumped 5.5 per cent in the 2023-2024 financial year with Australia’s mainland states recording 663,158 residential…
REISA-REIQ alliance to deliver top-notch training
Two state real estate bodies have joined forces to bring top quality industry training to South Australia, with…
Brett Reddell: The power of self-belief
Brett Reddell was only able to take his business to the next level when he finally started believing…
Rundown gems: Uninhabitable homes become PR gold for agents
They might not be glamorous, but rundown properties are quickly becoming the hottest commodity in real estate.
Fur flies over proposed changes to Tasmania’s pets in rentals rules
Fur is flying in the Apple Isle, with the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania launching a campaign to…
View Media Group collaborates with Real Estate Industry Partners
View Media Group (VMG) has joined forces with Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP) in a multi-year partnership designed…
Investors remain cautious as commercial property activity slows
Investors are being more discerning than ever when it comes to buying commercial property amidst lasting high interest…
Five steps to open your own real estate agency
You've set a big goal: to open your own real estate agency.
Perry Edmondson-Clark named NSW Head of Auctions at Ray White
Ray White NSW | ACT state auctioneer Perry Edmondson-Clark has taken up the newly created role of Head…
Hidden gems: Affordable Aussie property markets with high growth potential revealed
Property market prices may still be rising but there still remains a number of affordable opportunities for investors…
One-minute data: June new listings plunge
The seasonal new listings slowdown hit in June, but total listings are still higher than the same time…
Greater Western Sydney: A property powerhouse
Greater Western Sydney has a rapidly evolving property market that is only set to grow further as population…
Sam Lewis heads up Ray White’s expansion into Vanuatu
Ray White is headed to the tropical paradise of Vanuatu, with the opening of a new office led…
How to cultivate a workplace culture that attracts agents
Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to the success of any business,…
Domain’s Vision Pro App delivers immersive property search
Domain has launched its Apple Vision Pro app, redefining how buyers can search for their next home.
New owners take the helm at Openn
Openn has joined forces with Neil Rose's investment group Tribar Capital bringing in the experience of fintech founders…
Redefining real estate: CLAIRE Vision by Propic takes agents from good to great
Propic’s mission with its Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is simple, but resolute.
New Zealand’s million-dollar suburbs face price pinch
The number of million-dollar suburbs is falling in New Zealand, with rapid price growth slowing considerably in recent…
How a trip to Disneyland turned Buxton’s Owen Bowditch into a Make-A-Wish ambassador
When Buxton Brighton agent Owen Bowditch gets on stage to raise money for Make-A-Wish Australia, he’s not just…
Renters forced to save their pennies for essential costs
Surging unit rents are finally slowing down in the major capital cities as the heat comes out of…