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Budget and deposit scheme could split market into winners and losers
Ray White's chief economist warns lower-priced suburbs propped up by first home buyer incentives are now most exposed to the investor pullback triggered by federal budget changes.
The commercial edge: why tax shifts and tenant retention are redefining the market
As residential investment rules tighten, commercial property is attracting fresh attention, but landlords who fail to retain tenants…
Perth property paradox: house prices hit $1M barrier as sales collapse to 15 year low
The city has entered seven-figure territory despite transactions sinking to their weakest level since 2011.
The ‘20-year club’: Australia’s hardest-to-buy suburbs revealed
As national holding times average a decade, a select group of middle-ring suburbs are locking down supply as…
Urban Real Estate Opens 17th Office in Calderwood with Local Powerhouse Team Taylor
Urban Real Estate has continued its expansion across New South Wales with the opening of its 17th office…
Knight Frank appoints Natasha Barron as the new Managing Director in South Australia
Natasha Barron has been appointed as Managing Director South Australia for Knight Frank.
DiJones transforms industry reform into a competitive advantage with market-leading digital transaction platform
Premium independent real estate network invests in technology that simplifies compliance, enhances the customer experience and sets a…
NSW reverses ‘worst own goal’ on foreign investor tax to boost housing supply
Industry hails decision to ax 9% surcharge on build-to-rent projects, calling a decade of punitive global restrictions a…
Budget tax reforms spark 151% spike in off-the-plan apartment demand
Victoria leads national demand as off-the-plan apartment enquiries jump sharply following Federal Budget tax changes.
Parliament passes sweeping tax reforms: What real estate professionals need to know
A definitive breakdown of key dates, grandfathering protections, and structural market shifts for real estate principals, property managers,…
Exciting new appointment to drive training and development
LJ Hooker creates new Head of Learning and Development role as the network builds leadership and training capability…
Belle Property expands in Queensland with new office opening in Bundaberg
Belle Property expands into Bundaberg as the region attracts growing demand from families, professionals and retirees seeking coastal…
Ray White members hit the phones for fast-paced appraisal drive
Ray White members make 126,773 calls and book 10,021 appraisals across Australasia in the network's 21st Real Estate…
Residential tax pain is commercial gain – the shift sparked by the Federal Budget
Federal Budget tax changes are expected to boost the appeal of commercial property, with investors increasingly eyeing industrial,…
Character home and competition strategy deliver seven-day Morayfield sale
Tom Boyle's pre-launch preparation and open home strategy delivered multiple offers and a seven-day sale for a Morayfield…
Rate hikes bite: Sydney and Melbourne house prices set to fall
Domain's FY27 forecast warns multiple rate hikes have slashed borrowing power, splitting the nation's housing market into fragments.
The buyers paying the price for Australia’s pandemic property boom amid record $38B property windfall
While most Australians are selling for record profits, new Cotality data shows buyers who entered the market around…
Harcourts Australia appoints industry leader Domonic Thompson as Chief Operating Officer
Harcourts Australia has announced the appointment of experienced property and banking executive Domonic Thompson as its new Chief…
Regional buyer secures Waverton apartment after single in-person viewing on auction day
A buyer from regional NSW secured a parkside Waverton apartment after viewing it only once — on auction…
Benchmark real estate cairns secures larger headquarters to support continued growth
Benchmark Real Estate Cairns (BREC) has relocated to a new, larger headquarters, as the independently owned agency responds…
Alex Borthwick Joins Adrian William
Adrian William has announced the appointment of Alex Borthwick, one of Sydney's most accomplished real estate professionals, to…
Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market
Sean Cary turned a contract collapse into a strategic advantage, commissioning his own building and pest report to…
Barry Plant appoints first full-time Head of Commercial and Finance
The Victorian network has hired Akshay Sharma, a former Australia Post finance leader, to bring a commercial lens…
Serhant’s brokerage enters Texas with 13 agents across four markets
The New York-based firm is expanding into its 17th US state through a network of independently aligned brokerages,…
Three rituals that built Jesse Itzler’s life resume
The entrepreneur who sold companies to Warren Buffett and Coca-Cola told AREC 2026 attendees that scheduling adventures matters…
A strong reputation deserved a stronger brand
CEO David Edwards and Communications Director Mark Jansen reveal the research behind First National's new identity, designed to…
Jellis Craig Boroondara appoints industry leader Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management
Award-winning property management leader Alicia Lecky rejoins Jellis Craig, bringing operational expertise from Performance Property and Longview to…
Overseas buyer’s emotional connection to a tree seals record Kedron apartment sale
Roslyn Rudd's preparation-first approach and a buyer's emotional connection to an unexpected feature delivered a record result and…
Petrie duplex hits street record despite neighbour’s Michael Myers open home threats
Lisa Black navigated threatening messages and a boundary dispute to deliver a street record for a first-home buying…
Labor-Greens tax deal set to ignite real estate backlash as housing reforms edge closer
Greens support clears path for first tranche of tax reforms, with major changes to CGT, negative gearing and…
PM/ONE Returns to Sydney with 500 property management professionals expected to attend
More than 500 property management professionals expected at Hilton Sydney as PM/ONE returns for its second year, with…
Toowoomba explodes with 236% growth as regional migration smashes all-time records
Record capital city exodus sparks a property gold rush in regional hubs as the national index hits its…
Jason Watson’s database strategy delivers $780,000 Bongaree sale in fortnight
Jason Watson secured $780,000 for a two-bedroom coastal home in Bongaree within a fortnight, using pre-market engagement and…
Why Australia’s auction slowdown isn’t about a lack of buyers
A wave of nervous vendors pulling properties from the block drives the national clearance rate down to 48%,…
The most common insurance assumptions landlords get wrong
From loss of rent to accidental damage, many landlords assume they're covered for more than they actually are—leaving…