Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Online broker powers sales high for Ellen Property
Ellen Revello has posted her best year in real estate sales after launching her own business, Ellen Property, with the support of international online real estate brokerage eXp Realty.
Australia’s largest sales CRM partners with digital inspection platform
Proptech Group Australia and Little Hinges have inked a world-first deal that will see the two industry leaders…
Melbourne Cup weekend sees auction volumes and clearance rate dip
Auction volumes dipped this week, with the preliminary clearance also falling to its lowest level since late August.
Woodards duo take out auctioneering titles
Woodards duo Luke Banitsiotis and Ashley Maikousis have taken out the REIV Senior Auctioneer and Novice Auctioneer Awards…
House buyback scheme announced for Northern Rivers flood victims
Two thousand homeowners affected by this year's severe flooding across Northern NSW will be able to access a…
House prices are falling at the fastest quarterly rate on record
Rising interest rates, surging inflation and high levels of household debt have seen home prices across the country…
Unit prices falling slower than houses
Unit values across the country are likely to be more resilient during the current market downturn according to…
Central Place Sydney receives DA approval from City of Sydney
Sydney’s new tech precinct, continues to take shape, with Central Place Sydney receiving Development Application approval from the…
REIQ unveils fresh look for 104-year-old institute
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is launching a bold brand identity today that reflects the exciting…
REIV calls for major property sector reforms in lead-up to Victorian election
The REIV is seeking meaningful engagement with all sides of Victorian politics to secure the continued support of…
It’s still possible to buy a house under $1 million within 5km of the city
Despite the record increase in house prices across the country in recent years, it’s still possible to find…
Rain and trains hampering office occupancy recovery
Continued heavy rain across the East Coast as well as public transport disruptions have slowed the return to…
Rental supply at the lowest level in two decades
Rental stock across Australia has reached the lowest level since 2003 led by the reopening of international borders,…
Familiar face expands into rural Shoalhaven
Property industry says Budget addresses housing supply but not affordability
The property and housing industries have largely welcomed Tuesday's Federal Budget as a good start to solving Australia’s…
Three Australian suburbs named among the world’s coolest
The world's coolest suburbs have now been named by online magazine Time Out.
Fractional ownership of holiday homes comes to Australia
If you've ever wanted to own an overseas luxury home but wondered how you could afford it, a…
Everything in the Federal Budget for real estate
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered Labor’s first Budget in almost a decade, labelling it “a responsible budget that…
Is your agency’s cyber security up to par?
With seven major Australian companies falling victim to data breaches in recent weeks, Real Estate Institute of Australia…
My Morris better serves the community through new brand creation
Through an extensive process, the team at My Morris underwent a transformation to launch their business under their…
Sydney property prices have fallen 10 per cent since February
Property prices in Sydney continue to feel the effects of the downturn, with new data showing values have…
Victorian Government provides $1.1 billion boost to shared equity scheme
The Victorian Government has announced a $1.1 billion expansion to its shared equity home buying scheme.
Real estate’s wishlist for the Federal Budget
With the Treasurer readying to unveil a Federal Budget that’s expected to be heavily focused on the cost…
Elders Lifestyle Group expands into Yamba
Elders Lifestyle Group, led by CEO Dave Gray, have this week announced the acquisition of two agencies in…
Buyers need to weigh up the risk of falling property prices
Home buyers need to weigh up the risk of falling property prices as the Reserve Bank of Australia…
Australian property companies the most sustainable in the world
Australian property companies have taken out top position for the 12th consecutive year, in the GRESB Real Estate…
Auction volumes rise above the 2000 mark
Auction volumes have risen above the 2000 mark for just the third time since June but still remain…
Could property prices return to pre-Covid levels?
National property prices would need to fall 16.7 per cent for values to be back at pre-Covid levels…
Investors eyeing off South East Queensland
South east Queensland is back on the radar for property investors after the State Government shelved land tax…
The Block’s Sharon and Ankur release exclusive virtual walkthrough of their stunning home
Stickybeaks and serious buyers alike can fully immerse themselves in House #3 from The Block with an exclusive…
Metro property management setting the standard for Victorian landlords
Melbourne-based property managers Metro PM have tapped into technology designed to see properties tenanted faster and grow their…
Gold Coast group takes LJ Hooker up the mountain
LJ Hooker Solutions Gold Coast has expanded its footprint in the city’s north, taking the brand to the…