News
The front page of real estate in Australia and New Zealand. All the developments, all the moves, all the stories worth knowing about – organised so you can find what matters to you.
Baby Boomers lock out buyers in Australia’s “forever suburbs”
Aspiring homeowners are facing significant barriers in hundreds of Australian suburbs where current residents are holding onto their properties for decades, creating tightly held markets that rarely offer buying opportunities.
Migration spike puts housing in the spotlight
Fresh ABS figures show Australia welcomed more than 110,000 new arrivals in the March quarter of 2025, double…
Knight Frank appoints joint heads of office leasing in Victoria
Simon Hale and Chas Keogh have been appointed as joint heads of office leasing in Victoria at Knight…
Mark Campbell expands LJ Hooker presence in Lake Macquarie
LJ Hooker Lake Macquarie has acquired LJ Hooker Belmont, expanding to its fourth high-performing office in the Lower…
Kelwyn Teo to head Knight Frank’s new Advisory service line
Knight Frank Australia has appointed Kelwyn Teo as Partner, Head of Advisory to lead its newly established Knight…
Award-winning auctioneer joins Menck White team
Scott Menck, the 2025 REINSW Novice Auctioneer of the Year, has officially joined Menck White Auctioneers, strengthening the…
Rising auctioneer Simon Nehme joins Cooley Auctions
Simon Nehme has joined forces with industry leader Cooley Auctions as a full-time auctioneer after transitioning from his…
BizCover named winner of the 2025 Insurance Business 5-Star Insurance Innovators award
BizCover, Australia's number one online business insurance service, has once again been named a winner of the 2025…
REMAX adds powerhouse team to high-performing office
Respected Brisbane real estate team, the Susan Mills Team, has joined leading Morningside real estate office, REMAX Results.
Harcourts shines at the 2025 reiwa.com awards
Harcourts has delivered outstanding results at the 2025 Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) Annual Awards, with…
Sellers retreat as US housing market shifts
The housing market is experiencing a significant shift as sellers pull back from listing their homes in response…
Young women lead renewed optimism in homeownership
New research reveals that despite affordability pressures, younger women are showing increased confidence about entering the housing market.
Climate risk not impacting property values despite government warnings
High-risk suburbs continue to perform well in the property market despite the Australian Government's first National Climate Risk…
New tool to speed up farm DAs and cut costs
A new online tool promises to cut DA times from months to minutes, helping farmers – and the…
Harcourts RPG Launches in Melbourne’s Inner North
Romano Property Group (RPG) has officially partnered with Harcourts Australia to launch Harcourts RPG, reflecting a bold step…
Canadian investor eyes $15.4bn deal for major US affordable housing landlord
A Canadian investment giant is in advanced talks to buy one of the largest owners of manufactured homes…
Granny flats, dual living and stamp duty savings: what buyers are really searching for this spring
Australia’s spring property season is off to an unusual start, with new search data from Domain revealing buyers…
Katie Cotton acquires Recruit RE and sets sights on smarter hiring for real estate
Real estate leader Katie Cotton acquires Recruit RE platform, aiming to transform how agencies find and retain talent…
Harcourts skydiving for kids in need
Harcourts South Australia are thrilled to be participating in Jump for Puddle Jumpers.
Property sellers record $36.6b in gains as profits hit new high
Australian homeowners booked record profits in the June quarter, with Cotality’s latest Pain & Gain report showing $36.6…
Why competitive tension is the secret to winning talent
Ray White NSW & ACT CEO Tim Snell says the key to winning talent isn’t perks or commission…
Comedian Mike King sells NZ family home for NZD$1.5m at auction
A packed auction room, 12 registered bidders and strong developer interest saw Mike King’s Papatoetoe family home sell…
The Agency Group takes top honours at the 2025 REIWA Awards
The Agency Group Australia has been recognised as Western Australia's leading real estate office, taking home awards for…
Canadian interest in US properties plummets amid tariff tensions
Canadian homebuyers are increasingly turning away from US real estate as trade tensions between the two countries intensify.
More Offers, Better Outcomes: Openn’s Digital Platform Facilitates $16 Billion in Property Sales
Digital offer management platform Openn has surpassed $16 billion in property transactions, evolving from an auction tool to…
Jellis Craig strengthens Inner North presence with four strategic hires
Jellis Craig has announced a significant expansion of its Inner North team, covering Fitzroy, Northcote, and Reservoir offices…
Spring selling heats up with busiest auction week since June
Australia’s spring auction season is gathering pace, with volumes climbing to their highest level in four months while…
Ray White Western Australia celebrates a year of excellence
The Ray White Western Australia network came together for a glittering evening of celebration at its annual awards…
Scottish house prices rise despite flat demand
House prices in Scotland continued to edge upward in August despite a flattening in buyer demand.
Sydney premium suburbs return to top growth rankings as Perth maintains dominance
Sydney's premium suburbs have returned to Australia's top property growth rankings for the first time since 2023, while…
The future of property management has a new mantra: impact is non-negotiable
When Annabelle Chauncy took the stage at PM/One, she didn’t talk about profits or property, she talked about…
AI in real estate: a co-pilot, not a replacement
Artificial intelligence is already changing how the real estate industry works — the question now, says Samantha McLean,…
What happens when you put people first? Tegan Ashman’s approach to leading property management at scale
For Tegan Ashman, mistakes aren’t something to fear, they’re how you learn. And if no one’s making any,…
Why PM’s need to think like pirates (and leaders need to be the lighthouse)
At PM/One, REAL+ coach Samantha Macri urged the industry to face disruption, conflict and change head-on, with strategy,…
Full circle moment on the Central Coast
Kurt Bratby and Sean Pratt have opened their second Ray White office on the Central Coast.