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.
REA Group named Australia’s third best workplace
REA Group has secured Australia's third Best Workplace ranking for 2025, standing as the highest-ranked ASX-listed company and the only Australian-listed business in the top 10. The property tech leader has consistently placed in the top five since 2021, reflecting its investment in employee experience and culture.
Extra bedrooms add hundreds of thousands to Kiwi house prices
New Zealanders are paying big premiums for extra bedrooms, with new data showing national price jumps of up…
HIA forecasts more than one million new homes in five years
Australia is on track to build more than one million new homes in the next five years, with…
Spring set to deliver property market boost as interest rates fall
The Australian property market is poised for its traditional spring revival, with the season historically delivering the strongest…
Ali Bandari: Building a real estate powerhouse in Geelong
Ali Bandari has transformed from high school graduate to real estate entrepreneur, achieving 137 property sales with Area…
Stephen Venn returns to Harcourts
Harcourts South Australia is thrilled to announce the return of elite sales consultant and Master Auctioneer Stephen Venn…
Ray White raises over $50,000 for homelessness at Connect 2025 auction
Ray White has successfully raised more than $50,000 to combat homelessness through a series of charity auctions held…
Housing affordability in New Zealand reaches a six-year high
Housing affordability across New Zealand has improved to its most favourable level since 2019, easing financial pressure on…
Housing costs drive inflation higher as CPI rises 2.8%
Australia’s inflation jumped to 2.8% in July 2025, with rising rents, power bills and building costs driving up…
CoStar completes acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia
CoStar Group completes acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia, expanding its presence in the property marketplace sector.
Not so spooky: Tim Burton lists English Georgian manor for $9.35m
The gothic filmmaker’s Georgian estate on the River Thames is more fairytale than fright night.
Harcourts Solutions celebrates community with ‘Engage & Win 10K’ campaign success
Harcourts Solutions has announced the successful completion of its 'Engage & Win 10K' campaign, awarding $10,000 to local…
A new era for Rural, Residential & Livestock real estate in the west
Ray White Richardson and Sinclair has announced the opening of its fourth office, expanding into the thriving township…
Evergrande delisted from Hong Kong Exchange after years of turmoil
Once the crown jewel of China’s property boom, Evergrande has officially been delisted from the Hong Kong Stock…
HIA Chief Economist says ending LMI will lower home prices over time
HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon says the Federal Government’s decision to scrap Lenders Mortgage Insurance for first home…
Capitals reclaim growth lead from regions after nine-month run
Australia’s property race just took a turn. After nine months of regional dominance, the capitals are back in…
Sydney ranks third for luxury rental growth
Sydney has emerged as one of the world's hottest luxury rental markets, recording the third highest growth globally…
Pet-friendly workplaces unlikely to solve office vacancy crisis
Despite Australia having more pets than people, bringing furry friends to work is not the silver bullet solution…
Home sale cancellations hit record high in the US as buyers retreat
Home purchase agreements in the US are falling through at the highest rate in years as buyers grapple…
Real estate pioneer Kevin Biggin leaves lasting legacy
Kevin (Frederick) Biggin, founder of BigginScott real estate, has passed away at age 88, leaving behind a profound…
Government pauses code changes to speed up home building
The Albanese Government will pause National Construction Code changes until 2029 and speed up housing approvals to boost…
Puglia emerges as Italy’s new property hotspot
Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot, is rapidly gaining popularity among international property buyers, challenging Tuscany's long-held dominance…
It is still cheaper to buy than build – but only just
The gap between house prices and construction costs is narrowing in 2025—unlocking new housing supply opportunities in key…
UK housing market sees strongest July sales since 2020
The UK housing market experienced its busiest July for property sales since the post-lockdown boom of 2020, as…
“Do what you say you’ll do”: Nedd Brockmann’s no-excuses formula for success
In real estate, promises are easy to make but harder to keep. For ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann, who…
Barry Plant agents rally behind ‘Home For A Cure’
Barry Plant Craigieburn's Romi Sleiman is returning for his second year to lead the sales campaign for the…
Johann Hari’s warning: “our attention was stolen”
Bestselling author Johann Hari believes modern life is stealing our ability to think. Speaking at Ready25, the writer…
Fiona Blayney: How to turn Property Managers into lead generation machines
Your property management team is sitting on a goldmine of leads. A typical 1,000-property portfolio creates 5,000 face-to-face…
James Auty appointed to national role at Nutrien Ag Solutions
James Auty has been appointed as Head of Corporate and Institutional Transactions, Real Estate at Nutrien Ag Solutions,…
Steve Sfindilis appointed Director of new RT Edgar Essendon office
Steve Sfindilis has been appointed Director of RT Edgar's new Essendon office, expanding the premium agency's footprint in…
Fyonn Wolf joins Laing+Simmons East Group
Property management veteran Fyonn Wolf has been appointed as Director, Head of Property Management at Laing+Simmons East Group.
Ray White celebrates its 2025 REINZ award winners
Ray White had four winners and 12 finalists at the REINZ awards last night, which celebrated the fantastic…
Adrian Wood returns to The Agency Victoria in dual sales and recruitment role
The opportunity to play a leading role in attracting real estate professionals to The Agency Victoria while continuing…
Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group unites five offices
Ray White proudly announces the formation of the powerhouse Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group, a strategic unification of…
REMAX returns to Cairns
With unparalleled energy, veteran experience, and an unwavering enthusiasm for the future of the industry, Far North Queensland…