Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
David ‘Kochie’ Koch joins Compare the Market
Former Sunrise host David Koch has issued a challenge to Australians to switch and save on a “big…
Real estate group creates AI avatar to liaise with buyers
In an American first, a luxury real estate group in the US has created an AI avatar that…
High end regional property markets continue to struggle
Regional Australia’s housing market has declined over the past 12 months, with the high-end Covid hotspots continuing to…
The Block marketing campaigns launch on Domain
Buyers look set to fork out close to $3 million for the homes on season 19 of The…
Falling land sales to add to housing pain
Despite the ongoing housing crisis and record levels of immigration increasing demand for homes, land sales have collapsed.
The proportion of eco-friendly homes on the rise
The number of eco-friendly listings is on the rise, with more homes being both built and marketed with…
Opportunity knocks for new Harcourts Victoria BOM
Returning home to Melbourne was a dream come true for Isabella Webb, Harcourts Victoria’s new Business Operations Manager.
Apartments emerge as a top investment candidate
Strong demand for apartments has made units an enticing proposition for investors, with a host of locations likely…
US-based Compass is cash flow positive for the first time since going public
Compass, the largest real estate brokerage in the US, has posted a profit for the first time since…
Art the leading luxury investment, not real estate
Art has topped the list of best-performing luxury investment class ahead of other popular categories including watches, jewellery…
The common sense way to provide the ultimate buyer experience
When Jane Briscoe began the process of finding a new family home in Sydney’s North in early 2022,…
Relief for Perth renters as vacancy rates rise
Perth renters might be starting to get some relief, with new data showing that vacancy rates have risen…
Fixed rate mortgage cliff hasn’t hurt borrowers yet
With the fixed rate mortgage cliff already underway, there’s still no sign of distressed sellers or a blowout…
Elevate Residential joins fight against over-55 women’s homelessness
A Brisbane real estate agency has joined a campaign to help give women over 55, who are at…
Profitable resales in New Zealand fall to the lowest level in eight years
Falling property prices across New Zealand has seen the number of homes sold for a gain tumble to…
Belle Property opens new Melbourne office in Doncaster East
Belle Property opens new Melbourne office in Doncaster East
Which generation is most likely to engage in rent bidding?
Baby boomers are the least likely cohort of renters to engage in rent bidding, according to new research…
Andrew McCulloch rejoins Ray White
Andrew says he's keen to collaborate with state CEOs and recruitment specialists to identify new opportunities.
WA Government overturns Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has welcomed the State Government’s decision to overturn the controversial Aboriginal…
Vacancy rate easing was just a “blip” according to new research
Rising vacancy rates in certain suburbs might just have been a “blip” with new data showing the number…
The Agency launches a storybook to help children cope with the stresses of moving
The Agency has launched a children’s book to help families manage the stress of moving house.
REACH Australia & New Zealand aim to help more PropTech companies in 2024
PropTech accelerator REACH Australia & New Zealand continues to encourage new PropTech innovation in the real estate industry…
Farms have hit record prices but the forecast is more uncertain
We have never had such good farming conditions as we did in 2022. While particularly good Australian weather…
Old police station transformed into a family home for sale
A former police station that has been meticulously transformed into a beautiful family home is up for sale…
There are still affordable rentals across the country
Despite the ongoing rental crisis making life difficult for tenants, there are still suburbs that are affordable for…
Port Hughes beach shack selling for first time in 50 years
A rare Port Hughes beach shack that has been owned by one family for more than 50 years…
REIWA call for changes to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has called on the State Government to make changes to the…
Study reveals impact of short-term rentals on housing affordability is limited
Short-term holiday rentals, such as Airbnb and Stayz properties, only have a “limited” impact on long-term rental affordability,…
From corner store job to heartwarming home sale: Samuel Shooter’s full-circle moment
When Samuel Shooter sold the pastel lemon cottage on Wirraway Close in Dubbo, it represented a lot more…
Southerners flock to Queensland as interstate inspections hit record high
Queensland has seen record numbers of interstate buyer and renter digital inspections in the past six months, a…
Housing affordability is driving families out of Sydney
Young families are leaving overpriced Sydney en masse, pushed out by the skyrocketing price of property according to…
DiJones brings people and technology together to create DiJones DiGEST magazine
The weekly magazine will be distributed to local businesses and give DiJone agents and investment managers another channel…
The best times of day to get your email read
If you’re sick of people not replying to your emails, a new report has found you might be…
Alice Stolz: How The Block has changed the way Aussies view property
It’s hard to imagine a time where home renovation and die-hard property shows and content did not dominate…