Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Surging immigration sees overseas buyers targeting Australian property
Overseas buyers are increasingly targeting Australian property, with new data showing online searches have surged back above 2019 levels.
South Australia’s property market goes from strength to strength
South Australian property prices continue to rise, despite the headwinds of higher interest rates and economic uncertainty.
Inflation jumps as banks predict a November rate hike
Borrowers could be in for a Melbourne Cup day rate hike according to the major banks as the…
Buyers seek transparency: 72 per cent skip properties without prices listed
Property listings without prices are buyers' biggest pain point when searching for a new home on realestate.com.au, according…
First National equips property managers to handle domestic violence skilfully
In Australia, a domestic violence incident occurs every two minutes and with 88 per cent of incidents occurring…
Property market to recoup 2022 downturn by the end of the year
Australia’s property market has almost entirely recovered from the 2022 downturn and will do so by the end…
REIA looks to tackle real estate ethics score head-on
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has taken a proactive approach to the industry recently being perceived…
First-home buyers opting for “memories not mortgages”
First home buyers are increasingly First-home buyers are increasingly opting for “memories not mortgages” as the high cost…
$6.23 billion defence boost to elevate Northern Territory economy and property market
A multi-billion dollar defence building boom in the Northern Territory is set to create more than 7500 jobs,…
3 things you need to know about the US buyer-agent commissions trial
Week one of the Sitzer/Burnett class action lawsuit has drawn to a close, in a case that has…
Building trust and breaking moulds: How Katie Kepner is elevating the real estate experience in Newcastle
Katie Kepner has always been crystal clear on the type of real estate agent she did and didn’t…
Fleeing the CBD: Australia’s rising rents force tenants to the fringes
Australia’s combined capital city rents have soared a further 10 per cent in the year to September, with…
Perth and Adelaide tenants battle skyrocketing enquiry rates amid rental crisis
Tenants in Perth and Adelaide are facing increasingly tough rental conditions, with super low vacancy rates sending enquiry…
Ballarat’s $3 million project adds 11 new homes for vulnerable Victorians
Delacombe, in the historic regional Victorian city of Ballarat, is the location of 11 new social and affordable…
New McGrath Lithgow and Rylstone offices evidence of surging demand from city buyers
McGrath Central Tablelands has launched a second and third office in the space of three months, with the…
Can housing keep up with Australia’s forecast population boom?
Australia’s population is set to grow by $7.4 million by 2041, requiring an extra two million homes across…
Rental costs rise sharply as vacancy rates hit record lows across Australia
The top 25 regions in the nation in Suburbtrends’ Rental Pain Index all scored either 100 or 99,…
One in 10 young adults forced to move back in with their parents
Increasing numbers of younger Australians are being forced to move back in with their parents as the cost…
First-home buyers dominate the NZ market
The number of New Zealand property sales in September were 8 per cent higher than a year ago,…
Landlord scores partial win in tussle over burst pipe claim
An Australian landlord is set to recover some of their $15,400 renovation costs following a ruling by the…
November sellers can achieve a premium price
Homeowners who want to sell should consider selling in November, with new data showing that sellers achieve a…
Transparency and efficiency: Why you need to get an inspection report upfront
Transparency is the key to establishing trust in any industry, but it holds particular significance in Australian real…
Borrowers are slashing non-essential spending as rates bite
Rising interest rates are forcing borrowers to cut back, with new research showing that Australians are trimming their…
Simon Cohen and Joshua Meli join forces to help everyday Aussies build wealth through property
Leading property buyer’s agent and Cohen Handler Chief Executive Officer Simon Cohen, has joined forces with Joshua Meli…
Industry welcomes extension of WA stamp duty relief
The move by the WA government to extend stamp duty relief on apartments that are under construction is…
Andrew Bell set to hand over the reins of Ray White Surfers Paradise Group
Queensland real estate icon Andrew Bell OAM has announced his succession plans for Ray White Surfers Paradise Group…
Adapting to thrive: How Liam McAlister’s Darwin-inspired philosophy drives his real estate success
Liam McAlister is a big believer in Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species and that it’s not necessarily the…
Propertyology boycotts Victorian real estate
National property market analysts and buyers’ agency, Propertyology, will boycott investing in Victorian real estate until the State…
Industrial assets to remain an investor favourite for now
Industrial property has been hot over the past few years, however, as alternative assets continue to gain attention…
NSW and Queensland vacancy rates take another dip
Vacancy rates across NSW and Queensland dropped in September, signalling a growing rental crisis.
Top investment locations that renters can afford to live in
Rising rents have been putting the squeeze on tenants while at the same time, boosting yields for investors.
Tight stock levels prop up spring clearance rates
Tight stock levels and rising prices around the country are continuing to help boost auction clearance rates according…
600,000 potential granny flat sites identified to help with housing crisis
More than 650,000 properties are suitable for the construction of granny flats across Australia’s three largest states, according…
Tenants awarded compensation for mould damaged rental
A New South Wales landlord has been ordered to pay $14,766 in compensation to her tenants after her…
Investors can still find affordable options
Despite near-record high property prices across the country, there are still affordable locations for investors, according to a…