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Sydney has the most unaffordable electorates
Sydney dominates the nation's housing affordability crisis, with 12 of Australia's 20 most unaffordable electorates located in the harbour city,
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Retirement living reforms could unlock nearly 60,000 homes
Proposed reforms to retirement living policies could release almost 60,000 homes back into the Australian housing market, helping to address the nation's housing crisis.
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Easter break sees auction volumes plummet nationwide
Auction volumes dropped dramatically across Australia's capital cities due to the Easter holiday period, with scheduled auctions down 78.1 per cent compared to the previous week.
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More pain for tenants as rents re-accelerate
National rental prices have picked up pace in the first quarter of 2025, reversing the slowing trend observed late last year.
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Retail sector poised for growth as investor confidence returns
The Australian retail property sector is showing strong signs of recovery with investment volumes rebounding and growth expected in 2025.
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Worldwide data centre market set to reach US$4 trillion by 2030
The worldwide data centre market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections indicating it will reach US$4 trillion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of 18 per cent.
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Australia facing GFC-level rental price hikes
Australia's rental market is experiencing price increases not seen since the Global Financial Crisis, with projections indicating more pain ahead for renters across the country.
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New listings surge in Sydney and Melbourne
Property listings across Australia have shown strong growth with national new listing volumes increasing 6.1 per cent in March compared to the same period last year, despite a slight monthly decline.
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Australian retail vacancy rates decline as market shows resilience
Australia's retail property market continues to strengthen with vacancy rates falling to 4.7 per cent in December 2024, down from 5.5 per cent a year earlier.
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Australian home values spike 39 per cent over five years
National home values have climbed 39.1 per cent over the past five years, adding approximately $230,000 to the median dwelling value despite falling short of previous boom periods.
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Japanese investors dominate Australian office market with $600m Sydney purchase
Japanese property investors continue to lead the Australian commercial property market with Daibiru Corporation acquiring a premium Sydney tower for approximately $600 million, marking the largest office transaction of the year.
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Rental growth slows but landlords still hold the upper hand
Australia's rental market is showing signs of cooling with growth hitting a four-year low, though landlords remain firmly in control across all capital cities.
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Tariffs, trade and turmoil: how global uncertainty could shake up Australia’s housing market
A trade war might be unfolding on the other side of the globe, but its impact is hitting closer to home. Domain research unpacks how tensions between major global economies are sending ripple effects through Australia’s property landscape.
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Home prices reach record high after February rate cut
National home prices have climbed to a record high in March, continuing their upward momentum following the Reserve Bank's February interest rate cut.
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Diamonds star at real estate event
RE/MAX Australia invited its highest achievers to an exclusive event recently, held at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane.
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Experts predict RBA to hold cash rate in April
Almost all experts believe the Reserve Bank of Australia will maintain the cash rate at 4.10 per cent in April, despite growing pressure for further cuts to ease mortgage stress.
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Easter-ANZAC holiday period creates prime selling window for vendors
The rare alignment of Easter and ANZAC Day within a single week this year presents an exceptional opportunity for vendors to attract serious buyers.
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Co-working spaces are booming and profits are growing
Australia's flexible workspace industry is experiencing strong growth with operators reporting increased revenue, rising profitability, and high confidence levels.
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Investor loans spike nationwide as NSW hits record high
Investor loans have jumped 22 per cent across Australia over the past year, more than tripling the growth rate of owner-occupier loans according to a new report.
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Labor expands “Help to Buy” scheme to reach more homebuyers
The federal government will significantly expand its "Help to Buy" shared equity housing scheme in the Federal Budget, raising both income and property price caps to make the program accessible to more Australians.
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Elections don’t actually impact the property market
Contrary to popular belief, Federal elections have little effect on Australia's property market, according to new research.
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Rock icons and fine wine: Tallagandra Hill hits the market
A celebrity-favourite winery and events venue, which has hosted some of Australia’s biggest music legends, is now on the market.
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Five years on: COVID-19’s lasting impact on Australia’s housing market
Five years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, its influence on Australia’s housing market remains strong, with national home values rising 38.4% since March 2020.
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Housing taxes now account for half the cost of a new home
Government taxes and charges on new housing have doubled in some Australian cities over the past five years, with new homebuyers now spending up to 15 years of their mortgage just paying off these costs.
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New homes require smaller mortgages in five states
Homebuyers in five Australian states are taking out smaller mortgages for new homes than for established properties, challenging the notion that new builds always come with premium price tags.
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BDM Summit & PM Summit 2025 – How Two Industry Leaders Created the Events That Changed the Game
When Sarah Cincotta, founder of RISE with Sarah Cincotta, and Hermione Gardiner, founder of Sidekick Coaching and Consulting, started their careers in property management, they quickly noticed a recurring pattern—BDMs were expected to generate leads and convert landlords with little guidance, while PMs juggled retention, client relationships, and mounting workloads in an increasingly competitive market. Both spent years refining their…
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Property market gains momentum as new listings spike in February
Australia’s property market showed renewed momentum in February, with new listings rising across major capital cities and auction clearance rates improving, according to the latest data from Domain. New supply reached a four-month high, marking the second-highest February level on record.
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REACH Australia & New Zealand unveils 2025 cohort: six trailblazing companies set to transform real estate
Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), proudly announces the 2025 REACH Australia and New Zealand program, featuring six innovative companies poised to revolutionise the real estate industry.
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High-end property markets signal broader recovery ahead
Australia's premium property markets are showing strong signs of recovery, potentially signaling a broader market turnaround according to recent data.
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Rental affordability hits record low across Australia
Rental affordability in Australia has deteriorated to its worst level since records began in 2008, with median-income households able to afford just over a third of available rentals.
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Sydney among world’s most expensive luxury property markets
Sydney has secured its position as one of the world's most expensive luxury property markets, ranking 11th globally according to a new report.
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