INDUSTRY NEWS
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Peter Camphin to lead fresh chapter for REIQ as new Chair
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has entered a new era with a significant leadership change as long-serving Chair Peter Brewer concludes his decade of service on the board.
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Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five years faces growing pressure from rising land costs, according to new data from the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report. While demand for housing is strengthening amid lower borrowing costs, the report warns that escalating land prices and limited supply of shovel-ready sites could slow construction and undermine housing affordability.
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Farmland values pause after 12-year growth streak
After more than a decade of near-constant growth, the Australian farmland market is finally showing signs of slowing, as higher costs, shifting commodity returns and cautious sentiment lead to a cooling in sales activity. While analysts say the fundamentals remain strong, the pause marks a notable adjustment for one of the country’s most resilient real estate sectors.
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New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early stages of a market recovery.
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Domain sees record audience growth after ownership change
Domain has recorded a spike in audience share across its platforms just four weeks after transitioning to a new ownership structure and increasing its marketing investment.
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Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and all but ending hopes of an interest rate cut this year. The latest Consumer Price Index figures reveal renewed pressure from housing-related costs, prompting industry leaders to warn that affordability, confidence and supply are all at risk if policy settings don’t strike…
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Green spaces boost property values by up to 17 per cent
Properties featuring greenery are commanding significant price premiums and attracting more buyer interest across Australia, according to new research.
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Ghosts prefer prime real estate
New research has uncovered that ghosts and spirits in New Zealand appear to favour high-value properties and communal spaces rather than the stereotypical abandoned houses portrayed in horror films.
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Victoria announces biggest planning overhaul in decades to fast-track housing
Victoria’s property and development sector is bracing for major change, with the Allan Labor Government unveiling sweeping planning reforms designed to fast-track housing projects, ease bottlenecks, and reduce approval times that have long frustrated builders, agents, and councils.
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Kochie warns RBA could “go nuclear” on interest rates if inflation climbs
With buyers watching every rate move and vendors weighing their next steps, agents will be paying close attention to the Reserve Bank’s Melbourne Cup Day decision. But according to Compare the Market’s David Koch, the odds of a rate cut are far from certain - and there’s still a real chance the RBA could “go nuclear” if inflation flares.
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Rental growth accelerates amid record-low vacancy rates
Australia's rental market is strengthening with national vacancy rates hitting a new record low, driving up rental prices across the country.
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Gold Coast unit prices surpass Sydney
Gold Coast unit prices have overtaken Sydney's for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the Queensland coastal market that was once considered an affordable alternative to Australia's largest city.
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From blue-chip bargains to coastal climbers: McGrath’s suburb picks for 2026
The 2026 McGrath Property Report names 20 suburbs across four states tipped for growth, from Sydney’s Inner West to Tasmania’s emerging commuter belts.
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Home loan intentions climb as Australians embrace property
Australian consumers are increasingly focused on property purchases, with home loan intentions jumping 46 per cent in just eight months, according to new research data.
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Domain’s Chief Commercial Officer, John Foong steps down
Domain's Chief Commercial Officer, John Foong, has announced he will be stepping down from his position in two weeks after four years with the company.
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NSW strengthens rental protections for domestic violence victim-survivors
New tenancy laws passed by the NSW Parliament will give domestic violence victim-survivors stronger rights to leave unsafe rental homes and safeguard their privacy, marking one of the most significant updates to the state’s residential tenancy framework in recent years.
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Nearly 100 Australian suburbs achieve decade of double-digit growth
Australia has 98 suburbs where house prices have consistently risen by at least 10 per cent annually over the past decade, with regional areas outperforming capital cities.
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When “contractor” means employee: What the Fair Work decision means for offshore real estate staff
Many real estate leaders rely on offshore support for admin or client management, assuming contractor agreements keep them outside the scope of employment law. But a recent case, Pascua v Doessel Group, has upended that belief. The Fair Work Commission found that even a worker based overseas can qualify as an employee.
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One in three Australian property markets now worth $1 million plus
The once-exclusive million-dollar property club has reached a record high, with one in three Australian property markets now commanding a median value of $1 million or more.
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Capital city house prices rising at fastest pace in four years
Australia’s housing market is heating up again, with capital city house prices rising at their fastest pace in nearly four years as buyers compete amid tight supply and renewed confidence.
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Flood risk wiping billions from Australian property values, new report finds
Flood risk is emerging as a hidden factor in Australia’s property market, with new national data revealing that homes exposed to flooding are collectively worth billions less than comparable properties outside flood zones.
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Wine region property values driven by production volume, not prestige
Australia's most prestigious wine regions don't necessarily deliver the strongest property growth, with production volume and export economics proving more influential than reputation alone, according to new research.
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Victoria blocks rental bidding at the source
The Victorian government has partnered with major real estate websites to prevent unlawful rental bidding practices by ensuring only single, fixed prices appear on rental listings.
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Adelaide is now the second most unaffordable housing market
Australia's housing markets continue to rank among the world's least affordable, with all five major Australian cities now classified as "severely unaffordable" or worse according to the latest Demographia International Housing Affordability report.
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How Luke O’Kelly built an auction powerhouse in a non-auction market
When Ray White Semaphore principal Bianca Denham sat down with Luke O’Kelly from Ray White West End, he revealed how he turned a start-from-scratch office in Brisbane’s apartment market into one of the network’s top-performing auction businesses, despite beginning with no database, no auction experience and operating in a suburb where auctions were rare.
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School zones add up to 89% to property prices across New Zealand
Families hoping to buy into New Zealand’s top public school zones are paying steep premiums, with new data showing in-zone homes can cost up to 89 per cent more than those just outside the boundary.
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Rising unemployment could trigger earlier rate cuts
Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly jumped to 4.5 per cent in September, potentially accelerating the timeline for interest rate cuts that would benefit the property market.
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Growth in construction costs falls to lowest level in decade
Construction costs are continuing to climb from an already elevated base, with a 0.6 per cent increase recorded in the September quarter.
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Qatar to grant title deeds and residency visas within days to foreign property buyers
Qatar is accelerating its efforts to attract international investment by allowing foreign property buyers to receive ownership title deeds and residency visas within days of purchase.
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Sydney leads auction upswing with busiest week since April
The Australian auction market is set for its most active period in months, with Sydney emerging as the standout performer.
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Lower rates and tight rental markets fuel investor return
Investor confidence in Australia’s property market has rebounded, with REA Group’s latest PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report showing investor lending at its strongest level in almost a decade amid easing mortgage rates and a shortage of rental supply.
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National vacancy rate holds at 1.2%
SQM Research’s latest figures confirm the rental squeeze isn’t letting up, with national vacancies steady at 1.2% and supply falling in most capitals.
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Real estate faces a balancing act as economy rebounds: CommBank outlook to 2026
Cautious optimism returns as stable growth, steady prices and improving confidence set the tone for Australia’s 2025 property market.
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Australians still struggling with cost of living crisis
Despite government support and financial resilience, just 7 per cent of Australians believe the cost-of-living crisis has improved over the past year.
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‘Big’ tourist attractions don’t always drive regional property prices
Australia's iconic oversized attractions have varying influence on local property markets, with coastal locations significantly outperforming inland areas regardless of their quirky landmarks, new research reveals.
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