Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
LJ Hooker Group launches new training platform Lighthouse
LJ Hooker Group has launched its new learning and development platform Lighthouse, powered by Northpass, which also supports the world’s most innovative brands like Uber, Shopify and Compass. The Announcement:…
Half of New Zealand suburbs declining in value
Auckland’s Point Chevalier has a new title it probably isn’t too keen on holding as the New Zealand…
REIQ: State Budget misses the mark
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has hit out at the State Government’s 2022-23 Budget, saying it is…
NSW Budget helps certain sectors of the property market
The NSW Government’s stamp duty reform, shared equity scheme and housing infrastructure boost are all positive starts but…
Profitable resales drop for the first time in 18 months but buyer demand is still solid
The rate of profit-making resales across the Australian property market has fallen for the first time since August…
The Sydney and Melbourne suburbs to defy the downturn
A number of suburbs across Sydney and Melbourne are expected to fare better than others as property price…
Ray White partners with Three’s The Block NZ for fifth season
For the fifth season in a row, Ray White will be the exclusive agency partner for Three's The…
Fallout from rising rates to be less dramatic than predicted: HTW
Rising interest rates are likely to slow down property markets but the fallout will be far less dramatic…
Ray White appoints Milo Rasinac Network Development Manager
With more than 20 years experience in sales, leadership and business ownership in Melbourne's inner north-western suburbs, Milo…
NSW Government announces trial shared equity housing scheme ahead of Budget
Teachers, nurses, police, single parents and older singles will be able to tap into a $780.4 million shared…
Stamp duty putting a huge financial burden on NSW homebuyers
Stamp duty is rising at a faster rate than wages and house prices in NSW, causing homeowners to…
NSW Government pledges $20 million to increase women in construction
The NSW Government has announced an investment of $20 million over the next three years to help increase…
AI digital assistant RiTA scoops two innovation awards
RiTA, the AI digital assistant for real estate agents, has won two innovation awards at the 2022 PropTech…
Property Council calls for extra supply
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's strong commitment to help residents achieve home ownership,…
Auction volumes up, clearance rate still slipping
Auction volumes increased this week, but still the preliminary clearance is lingering at its lowest point in almost…
Tight Perth rental market needs more investors
Perth’s low vacancy rate has left 12 suburbs across the city with just one property available for rent.
Cash buyers on the rise across New Zealand
Cash buyers who own multiple properties are on the rise across New Zealand according to new data from…
House prices continue to rise as other dwelling values slow down
Australian house prices recorded another increase over the March quarter, while other dwelling types saw price growth slow…
Game-changing scholarship program relaunched
Raine & Horne Lower North Shore expands into Willoughby
Elders agents to streamline buying and selling with Propps
Leading digital offer management platform Propps has expanded its national agency coverage, welcoming the Elders Real Estate network…
Investors divided on the benefits of buyer’s agents
Australian investors are divided about whether or not they would use a buyer’s agent, with many feeling they…
Knight Frank restructures WA office leasing team
KNIGHT FRANK has restructured its West Australian Office Leasing team to support its national growth strategy over the…
Aussie homes worth a record $10 trillion
The total value of the nation’s residential property increased by $221.2 billion in the March 2022 quarter, bringing…
Rex checklist helps agencies kick CRM goals
A free checklist from real estate technology experts Rex ensures property professionals can tailor their customer relationship management…
Households well-placed to absorb interest rate rises
Despite doom and gloom headlines about rising interest rates and the increased cost of living, data from the…
Gavin Rubinstein’s TRG to expand without Ray White branding but still part of the group
Just three years after opening the doors to its Woollahra office, Gavin Rubinstein’s TRG agency is set to…
Sales of new homes fell in May
The impact of rising interest rates will be compounded by the ongoing increases in the cost of construction…
Sydney vacancy rate hits 5-year low
The vacancy rate across Sydney has plummeted to a five-year low, putting the city on the verge of…
Renovated Love It or List It home for sale in Oyster Bay
An Oyster Bay home that starred in Season 3 of Love It or List It has hit the…
Industry’s knights in ‘shining’ armour come together for a special conference
LJ Hooker's Shine Conference aims to 'shine' a light on the great work property managers undertake within the…
Clearance rate and auction volumes drop over Queen’s Birthday long weekend
A long weekend in most states saw auction volumes drop this week, with 1393 auctions taking place across…
Competition watchdog to examine PEXA
The competition watchdog has confirmed it is looking into claims digital settlement company PEXA has stymied competition in…