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Major red flags; watch out for inexperienced buyer’s agents, REBAA warns

3 weeks ago | smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Liv Adams |Emilie Lauer

Industry experts warned buyers to do their due diligence as an increasing number of inexperienced buyer’s agents enter the real estate sector. The Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA) has raised concerns over a rising influx of inexperienced and underqualified buyer’s agents, warning of a significant risk to consumer protection. REBAA president, Melinda Jennison, said that while the growth of the buyer’s agent industry is promising, it has also led to challenges.
Olympics poised to double some Brisbane suburbs’ property prices

4 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Jack Campbell |Liv Adams

The expected construction of sporting and training facilities has been announced, but other considerations are set to boost the city’s appeal to residents. A “better connected and more accessible transport network” has been announced by the Queensland government. This will include new rail lines and stations, as well as bus corridors and road upgrades. Further, there will be a Brisbane athletic village constructed for Olympic athletes.
2025 federal budget: What it means for investors

1 month ago | smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer |Liv Adams |Sebastian Holloman |Liam Garman

25 MAR 2025 By Emilie Lauer, Liv Adams, Sebastian Holloman, Liam Garman 8 min read Investor Strategy With Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiling the 2025–26 federal budget ahead of this year’s election, housing and property will remain at the heart of Australia’s political and economic agenda.
Autumn auction season shows positive signs amid first rate cut

1 month ago | brokerdaily.au | Liv Adams |Jack Campbell

McGrath Estate Agents CEO John McGrath has been analysing the latest market trends and predicts a surge in buyer activity in the coming weeks, based on the latest CoreLogic HIV and auction report. According to the data, the Autumn auction season has been gaining momentum, with over 2,500 homes auctioned weekly nationwide, while CoreLogic’s early indicators suggest a robust market, with the national clearance rate hovering around 65 percent in February.
Peak body sounds alarm over decreasing residential property investment

2 months ago | brokerdaily.au | Liv Adams |Jack Campbell

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed a 4.5 per cent decline in investment loans for residential dwellings in the December quarter, the first drop since early 2023. Conversely, new home loans, excluding refinancing, increased for the third consecutive quarter, indicating robust activity among owner-occupiers but a retreat in investor participation.
Investors’ numbers dwindle

2 months ago | smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Liv Adams |Emilie Lauer

Australia is facing a notable decline in residential property investment, raising alarms about future rental and housing shortages, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia. Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed a 4.5 per cent decline in investment loans for residential dwellings in the December quarter, the first drop since early 2023.
‘Affordability advantage’: Regions outpace capital cities for growth

2 months ago | smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Liv Adams |Emilie Lauer

Properties in regional Australia have continued to outpace capital cities as demand moves to the affordable housing market, CoreLogic’s February Housing Chart Pack showed. Almost three-quarters of regional suburbs nationwide recorded dwelling price growth in the past quarter while nearly half (48.6 per cent) of capital city suburbs saw values decline, recent data from CoreLogic indicated.
Brisbane faces industrial and office space shortages amid population growth

2 months ago | smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Liv Adams |Emilie Lauer

Reports from CBRE and the Property Council of Australia (PCA) show Brisbane’s industrial and office space faces growing pressure, with supply constraints expected to continue due to rising demand and limited land. A new CBRE report reveals that Brisbane will require approximately 1.2 million square metres of new industrial floor space over the next five years to keep pace with population growth.
Australians choose regional areas over city lifestyle

2 months ago | smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Liv Adams |Emilie Lauer

Strong demand continues in Australia’s regional property market, with many city dwellers relocating to secure more affordable housing. CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) reported the value of regional dwellings rose by 6 per cent in 2024, outpacing the combined capitals, which experienced a 4.5 per cent increase.
NSW government proposes tougher rules to protect off-the-plan home buyers

2 months ago | smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Liv Adams |Emilie Lauer

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Jihad Dib, emphasised the importance of these reforms in providing certainty for home buyers. “Buying a home is one of the most stressful experiences for an individual, these proposals are designed to provide greater certainty and consistency,” he said.