Property

Auction retreat prompts more measured buyers, brokers say
16 July 2026

Auction volumes have begun to slump as the softening housing market reshapes buyer behaviour, with brokers reporting a more cautious approach from borrowers.

Failed builder’s new real estate venture fined over misuse of $50k buyer deposit
10 July 2026

A deregistered Perth building company turned real estate agency has been fined for improperly releasing a $50,000 deposit that should have remained in a trust account.

Perth’s property boom shifts gear as supply rebounds
9 July 2026

After months of rapid growth, Perth’s property market is moving to a more balanced footing, with more homes on the market, buyers becoming more selective, and price growth moderating.

New financial-year reforms will squeeze SMEs, HIA warns
2 July 2026

A wave of new financial-year reforms could have a “cumulative impact” on small businesses’ operations and cash flow, the Housing Industry Association has warned.

Housing market posts biggest monthly fall since 2022
1 July 2026

Australia’s housing market has suffered its sharpest monthly decline in more than two-and-a-half years, with national dwelling values falling 0.4 per cent in June and 0.7 per cent over the ...

LRBAs for resi property likely to be banned
23 June 2026

The Albanese government has formed a deal with the Greens to support the banning of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) for residential property by superannuation funds.

Brokers flag slowdown as clearance rates slide to pandemic-era low
23 June 2026

Auction clearance rates have fallen to their lowest level since the early stages of the pandemic, with brokers reporting softer sentiment and increasingly cautious buyers.

Bridging loan demand skyrockets as sellers opt out of waiting game
16 June 2026

A ‘buyer’s market’ has led to a surge in bridging loan demand, particularly in Victoria, which has seen demand skyrocket 46 per cent on its six-month average.

Help to Buy goes live in Tasmania
11 June 2026

The Australian government’s Help to Buy Scheme has officially launched in Tasmania, becoming the final state to launch the federal shared-equity program.

FHBs to get priority access to new SA neighbourhood
8 June 2026

First home buyers in South Australia will have uncontested access to an influx of new homes to be delivered on Adelaide’s northern edge to support their entry into the property market.