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Developers win big with $1bn NSW government guarantee

4 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

Under the five-year Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee, the state government will guarantee up to 50 per cent of approved housing projects, offering $5–$50 million per project. Currently, off-the-plan developers require between 50 per cent and 80 per cent of pre-sold dwellings to secure funding through a lender, which has seen projects halt and delay construction further.
NSW builders required to hold PI insurance

4 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

Starting 1 July 2025, registered building practitioners in NSW are required to hold professional indemnity insurance to carry out their work legally. Following a change in regulation under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020, NSW building practitioners must hold adequate professional indemnity (PI) insurance from 1 July 2025. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
EOFY: Strata owners to audit expenses before tax time

5 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

Partner at Archers – The Strata Professionals, Grant Mifsud, said owners should review their building’s strata costs to identify where they can save and avoid unexpected special levies before the financial year ends. “Now is the time for owners to get more engaged with how their building is run,” Mifsud said.
New platform arms buyers, supports agents, and speeds up deals

6 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

A new property platform has launched in a bid to streamline property deals by connecting nationwide buyers to the right properties and agents using real-time data and innovative technology. FOUNDIT, a new proptech platform, has launched to simplify and speed up property buying in Australia with expert-backed support. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
How honesty and transparency drive $350m real estate success

1 week ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Robyn Tongol

In this episode, REB’s journalist Emilie Lauer sits down with Melbourne’s leading luxury real estate agent Sarah Case to share her journey from snowboard instructor to director of sales strategy at RT Edgar, where she now oversees $350 million in annual sales. Sarah’s path into real estate was unplanned, sparked by a spontaneous lunch and a job interview at Mirvac, where she built a strong foundation in residential and off-the-plan sales.
Aussies in the dark on equity despite booming property market

1 week ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

Despite the booming property market and a surge in buyers, nearly half of Australians are financially illiterate, with property-related financial terms being the most misunderstood. A new report by BrokerChooser showed that about 8.5 million Australians are considered financially illiterate and have been losing over $7,000 each year. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
First home buyers capitalising on reduced interest rates

1 week ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Jack Campbell

According to NAB, between February and April 2025, there was a 16 per cent increase in first home buyer lending and a 32 per cent increase in total applications compared to the same period in 2024. Victoria took advantage of the reduced rates the most, with activity growing by 28 per cent. Western Australia saw growth of 22 per cent and Queensland 21 per cent.
Auction buyers drive spike in first-home regret

1 week ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

Across the 1,006 first home buyers surveyed, 26 per cent said they regretted overpaying for their home, with 47 per cent of first-time buyers paying more than they initially budgeted, marking a 38 per cent increase since 2022. Similarly, 18 per cent of first-time buyers reported having spent an extra $50,000 on their initial $500,000 budget, adding over $3,500 in annual loan repayments.
CBA cuts lending costs to new low

1 week ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

In the past five weeks, the bank has lowered the Digi Home Loan’s advertised variable rate three times, by 0.06 per cent on 7 May and 0.25 per cent on 30 May, following the Reserve Bank’s cash rate cut, and again by 0.09 per cent on 13 June. CBA online only investor loan principal and interest now stands at 5.69 per cent, while its investor loan interest only stands at 5.95 per cent.
Surge in unqualified buyer’s agents spurs REBAA call for stricter licensing

1 week ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

REBAA is sounding the alarm as a surge of undertrained buyer’s agents enters the booming industry, calling for stricter licensing standards to shield consumers from costly mistakes. The Real Estate Buyers Agent Association of Australia (REBAA) has launched a campaign warning consumers about the dangers of engaging underqualified buyer’s agents lacking core skills in due diligence, pricing, and negotiation.