In 2025, national rents continued rising, driven by low supply and strong growth, particularly in Perth, Darwin, Hobart, ...
By Mathew Williams • 06 Jan 2026
Units branded ‘low-risk’ fall short as houses surge ahead
While having long been seen as affordable and low-risk, units have now trailed behind houses and pose higher long-term r...
By Emilie Lauer • 23 Sep 2025
Units outpacing houses amid strong demand
Unit prices have been outpacing houses, with Australia’s property market hitting its strongest levels in a year as sev...
By Mathew Williams • 26 Oct 2025
Unlicensed Qld tradie fined again over defective work
A repeat Queensland offender has been prosecuted for the second time after carrying out unlicensed and defective buildin...
By Gemma Crotty • 19 Dec 2025
Unlocking excellence: How DiJones empowers agents to thrive
At DiJones, agents matter, with the network fostering success by prioritising experience, individual growth, relevance, ...
By Emilie Lauer • 02 Jun 2025
Up by 40%: Sydney’s new housing crippled by taxes
Sydney’s tax values have increased by nearly 40 per cent in five years, now accounting for half of the cost of new hou...
By Emilie Lauer • 12 Mar 2025
Urban Real Estate expands in south-west Sydney
Urban Real Estate has launched a new office in the fast-growing south-west Sydney market, as the network continues its e...
By Gemma Crotty • 04 Jan 2026
Vacancy rates plunge to record low as rents continue to boom
A persistent shortage of rental properties has driven national vacancy rates to record lows, driving up rents across the...
By Liam Garman • 07 Oct 2025
Value-boosting home improvements every investor should know
When it comes to property investment, the fine line between a good return and a great one is often in the details. ...
By Emilie Lauer • 29 Jun 2025
Veteran agent to drive Harcourts’ expansion
Real estate brand Harcourts has announced the addition of veteran agent Robert Krnjeta as the network continues to stren...
By Mathew Williams • 29 Sep 2025
Veteran real estate agent suspended for 3 months
A Victorian real estate agent will be suspended for three months after failing to audit their trust accounts. ...
By Emilie Lauer • 04 Sep 2025
Victoria growth play: Residential firm adds land expertise
A land marketing firm has joined Colliers, expanding land sales capabilities, enhancing project marketing, and supportin...
By Gemma Crotty • 17 Nov 2025
Victoria overhauls rental rules with bond reforms
A new portable rental bond scheme in Victoria will allow renters to transfer bonds to new properties, providing landlord...
By Mathew Williams • 15 Oct 2025
Victoria takes aim at dodgy builders in major reforms
Victorian home owners planning to build or renovate now benefit from stronger protections against unscrupulous builders,...
By Emilie Lauer • 18 Sep 2025
Victoria to overhaul planning laws to slash housing approvals time
The Victorian Government has said reforms could slash approval times to 10 days for stand-alone homes. ...
By [email protected] • 28 Oct 2025
Victoria’s property taxes continue to dampen industry sentiment
Victoria’s property sector posts the lowest national confidence, as industry slams high taxes, poor planning, and weak...
By Emilie Lauer • 03 Jul 2025
Victoria’s rental shake-up: What it means for property professionals
Victoria’s sweeping rental reforms, coming into effect this November, will reshape how agents and landlords manage lea...
By Mathew Williams • 19 Oct 2025
Victorian agency boosts leadership team
Kay & Burton has announced the appointment of a new executive director and group board member in a bid to reinforce ...
By Mathew Williams • 13 Oct 2025
Victorian renters losing confidence in agents
Victorian renters have reported low confidence and rising challenges when dealing with agents, while having smoother rel...
By Gemma Crotty • 26 Oct 2025
Victorians stung by $1.3m tiny home rip-off
A Victorian entrepreneur selling tiny homes has been fined after taking payments without delivering the kits and failing...
By Emilie Lauer • 06 Jan 2026