Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Student housing pipeline expands as federal policy links visas to new beds
Fresh figures reveal strong growth in student accommodation, with delivery uneven across states.
Andrew Cramer appointed as REA Group CFO
Andrew Cramer will take over as Chief Financial Officer at REA Group as current CFO Janelle Hopkins retires…
Townsville leads regional Australia’s next wave of growth
Townsville is emerging as one of Australia’s strongest regional performers, supported by both lifestyle appeal and solid employment.
RBNZ expected to deliver final 25bp rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis…
Housing crisis intensifies across regional NSW
Housing pressures in regional New South Wales have reached critical levels as builders struggle to meet growing demand…
House premium hits record high as property market exceeds $12 trillion
The gap between house and unit prices in Australia's capital cities has reached a record high of $363,000,…
Labour market strength delays rate-cut expectations
Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says a firm labour market is pushing back hopes of interest…
Global ‘living’ sector to hit US$1.4 Trillion as institutional investment accelerates
JLL’s 2025 global report shows the living sector leading worldwide real estate investment, with US$1.4 trillion in forecast…
49 suburbs see house prices grow at triple the national rate
House prices in 49 suburbs across Australia's capital cities have grown more than three times faster than the…
NSW to hit agents with fines of up to $110,000 under new underquoting crackdown
NSW agents could soon face fines of up to $110,000 for misleading price guides, as the state moves…
Investors and renovators drive record housing finance as calls grow to cool overheated credit market
ABS data shows investor lending jumped nearly 18% in the September quarter while renovation finance hit record levels,…
Vacancy rate gridlock keeps Queensland renters stuck in place
Queensland vacancy rate remains stuck at 1% as renters stay put, landlords grow frustrated, and supply struggles to…
NSW’s Planning shake-up could finally get homes moving
New South Wales’ planning system is finally getting a makeover. After years of complaints about red tape and…
Spring property momentum builds as listings climb and confidence returns
Australia’s housing market gained traction in October, with new listings climbing to their highest level in a year…
Victoria strengthens underquoting laws to protect homebuyers
The Victorian Government is cracking down on underquoting in the real estate market with updated guidelines that establish…
Housing market reveals growing gap between buyer searches and property prices
Australia's housing market is experiencing a significant misalignment between what buyers are searching for and what sellers are…
A Night Without Home campaign raises more than $1 million to support those experiencing homelessness
Property industry's A Home for All Foundation raises over $1 million in its inaugural campaign to combat homelessness…
Lower-priced homes outperform following 5% Deposit Scheme expansion
Properties falling within the price caps of the Federal Government's expanded 5% Deposit Scheme experienced stronger growth in…
Meet the future homebuilder: it’s not human
Advancements in robotics and AI are redefining how homes are designed and built. Faster builds, lower costs and…
Trump proposes 50-year mortgages to boost affordability
President Trump has proposed introducing 50-year mortgages as a solution to housing affordability challenges, a move that would…
Sydney’s housing boost: 9,350 new homes planned for north-west under new proposal
Sydney’s housing supply is set for a significant lift, with the Minns Labor Government unveiling plans to rezone…
Regional areas delivering Australia’s strongest rental yields
Australia's highest rental returns are now found outside major cities, with regional towns and Darwin emerging as the…
Housing intensification study to examine inequality impacts
New research will investigate who truly benefits from New Zealand's housing intensification policies and their effects on social…
Global investor sentiment cools on Melbourne as surcharges bite
Investor confidence in Victoria is waning, with global capital increasingly steering towards Sydney and Brisbane amid concerns over…
Capital markets gaining momentum as office yields tighten
Transaction activity in Australia's Capital Markets is gathering significant momentum, with Sydney yields tightening in a clear signal…
Regional Australia powers ahead as dual forces drive growth
Regional Australia’s decade-long rise is no longer just a ripple effect from the capitals. Once defined by affordability…
Free daytime power under new ‘Solar Sharer’ scheme
Australians in three states will soon be able to use free electricity during the day, as the Albanese…
RBA holds fire on rates as market momentum carries into summer
Despite no rate cut from the RBA, buyer confidence remains strong. Steady rates, tight stock and resilient demand…
Housing approvals rise but still short of national targets
New home building approvals have seen a significant increase, though the construction industry still faces challenges in meeting…
Spring momentum pushes Australian home prices to new record highs
Australia’s housing market shows no sign of slowing, with national home prices climbing for a tenth consecutive month…
Property investors reach record share of mortgage market
Property investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage market since records began, signalling a significant shift…
Automatic FIRB approvals set to boost property investment
The Australian government is considering automatic Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approvals for established global investors with proven…
Peter Camphin to lead fresh chapter for REIQ as new Chair
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has entered a new era with a significant leadership change as…
Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five years faces growing pressure from rising…
Farmland values pause after 12-year growth streak
After more than a decade of near-constant growth, the Australian farmland market is finally showing signs of slowing,…