Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Who has the better first home buyer policy?
With less than a week until the Federal Election, Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee examines the pros and cons of both parties housing policies.
Sun shines on LJ Hooker’s latest office opening
LJ Hooker has further expanded its network on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with the opening of LJ Hooker Caloundra…
Strong WA economy to boost the local housing market
The latest State Budget for Western Australia has revealed a healthy local economy which should continue to boost…
Top performer opens doors in Darwin
One of Darwin's highest performing real estate agents, Andrew Harding, has partnered with Australasia's largest property group to…
Rising rents put pressure on desperate tenants
Tenants battling soaring rents and tight vacancy rates have turned to "desperate measures" in the struggle to find…
Auction clearance rate falls for fourth consecutive week
The preliminary clearance rate continues to trend lower after auction volumes rose 38 per cent this week to…
Familiar faces take the helm at Ray White Woodside
New listings drop during a disrupted April
Listings eased off during April as vendors hit the pause on sales campaigns with the Easter and Anzac…
Salvos honour REIWA with prestigious Others Award
Integrated Rex products to help create clients for life
Rex clients will soon have access to a broader real estate eco-system, with the company announcing the integration…
NSW regional vacancy rates on the rise
New data from REINSW indicates record low vacancy rates across much of regional NSW are now starting to…
O*NO Legal offers first month of membership for just $1
Real estate industry clients are seeking more one-on-one support and increased accountability, according to O*NO Legal founder Kristen…
Buyer’s agent says keep interest rate rise in perspective
The headlines may be screaming doom and gloom, but one buyer’s agent says rising interest rates aren’t all…
Perth property prices hit a record high
Property prices across Perth have finally reached a new record high of $552,128, according to the latest data…
Ray White Macdonald Partners expands into East Gosford
Demand for property falls in April
Demand for property eased in April with views-per-listings and sales both lower according to new data.
First home buyer activity falls away in New Zealand
New Zealand's first home buyer activity has continued to decline as higher mortgage costs have started to have…
Stockdale & Leggo announces sale to new owners
Stockdale & Leggo has announced a changing of the guard, with long-time owner Peter Thomas selling the business…
The Australian suburbs that are primed for price growth
Campbells Creek in regional Victoria could be ripe for property price growth, as one of a number of…
Rate hikes to impact borrow capacity
Rising interest rates could see average home buyers’ borrowing capacity fall by more than $150,000, according to new…
Toukley agency signs with Harcourts Australia
A longstanding Toukley real estate office, with years of experience and local real estate knowledge, has rebranded to…
How the rate rise affected this week’s auctions
After the first rate rise in over a decade, auction volumes were down this week, with 2039 properties…
Homely announces strategic partnership with National Property Group
Homely.com.au continues to redefine the way people buy, sell, rent and list property, with the integration of comprehensive…
Victorian Budget missed an opportunity on property tax reform
The Victorian Government has missed an opportunity to tackled property tax reform, according to a leading industry body.
AREC Accelerate theme a winner
The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC), now in its 24th year, will draw upon 33 speakers from overseas…
Merger for three Belle Property Inner West offices
Homeowners should expect more rate rises
Homeowners should be prepared for a series of rate hikes with experts tipping the official cash rate could…
Robust Queensland market to shake off rate rise
The Queensland property market is well positioned to handle this week's cash rate increase from the RBA according…
New home lending remained strong in first quarter of 2022
Loans for the construction or purchase of new homes fell by 3.4 per cent in the first three…
NZ property market prices softened in April
The New Zealand property market has recorded a modest fall in April, the first decline since the initial…
Perth prices continue to increase in April
The Perth property market has continued to see an uptick in prices since reopening its borders in February.