Homeowner.com.au and Ray White One Group Announce Strategic Partnership with “Pathways” Platform

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 24th February 2026 Australian PropTech firm Realty Media Group, the company behind the innovative Homeowner.com.au property ecosystem, today announced a strategic partnership with Ray White One Group, a leading force in the Australian real estate market. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the co-development of “Pathways,” a market-leading solution designed to reshape the future of lead generation and client engagement … Continue reading Homeowner.com.au and Ray White One Group Announce Strategic Partnership with “Pathways” Platform

Australian Housing Market 2026: Confidence High Despite Widening State-By-State Divide.

By Property News Desk Australia’s property sector has entered 2026 with a surprisingly robust outlook, defying economic headwinds and interest rate uncertainty. According to new research released today, the vast majority of industry professionals expect property values to climb over the next 12 months, though a distinct divide is emerging between the nation’s powerhouse markets and its struggling southern capitals. The Decoding 2026 report, produced … Continue reading Australian Housing Market 2026: Confidence High Despite Widening State-By-State Divide.

Just over 3,000 homes set for auction across the combined capitals.

The AustralianThe Australian property market continues to exhibit strong spring momentum, with just over 3,000 homes set for auction across the combined capitals this week (week ending November 23, 2025). Specifically, 3,008 homes are currently scheduled to go under the hammer. Although this volume represents a weekly decrease of -6.1% compared to the week prior, it signifies a strong overall market, as this figure is … Continue reading Just over 3,000 homes set for auction across the combined capitals.

Regional growth lifts to strongest pace since the since the start of the rate tightening cycle.

Regional Australia’s property market has demonstrated significant renewed vigor, recording its strongest pace of quarterly value growth since the beginning of the rate tightening cycle. This resurgence signals a confirmed return to an upswing phase for regional hubs. According to Cotality’s November Regional Market Update, regional dwelling values increased by 2.4% over the three months to the end of October. This rate represents the highest … Continue reading Regional growth lifts to strongest pace since the since the start of the rate tightening cycle.

Preliminary clearance rates dip amid busiest auction week of the year.

The Australian property market recently navigated its busiest auction week since March 2024, a surge in volume that appears to have slightly dampened the overall preliminary clearance rate across the combined capital cities. Record Volume Meets Resistance Last week saw 3,258 capital city homes taken to auction, representing the highest weekly volume recorded since March 2024. This substantial influx of stock marked a 5.8% increase … Continue reading Preliminary clearance rates dip amid busiest auction week of the year.

Sydney and Melbourne set to host more than 1,300 auctions each.

It is certainly illuminating to see the high volume of auction activity scheduled for Sydney and Melbourne, particularly given the broader context of Australia’s property market momentum. The period leading up to the week ending November 16, 2025, sees both major cities scheduling a substantial number of homes to go under the hammer. This week is marked by significant auction volume across the combined capitals, … Continue reading Sydney and Melbourne set to host more than 1,300 auctions each.

House premium’ reaches new high as property market surges past $12 trillion mark sooner than expected.

It’s insightful to look at the recent shifts in the Australian property landscape, particularly the surge in value and the expanding gap between detached houses and units. Drawing on the Cotality November Monthly Housing Chart Pack, we can outline how the market has surpassed the $12 trillion milestone faster than anticipated while simultaneously witnessing a record high “house premium”. The $12 Trillion Milestone and Geographic … Continue reading House premium’ reaches new high as property market surges past $12 trillion mark sooner than expected.

Rebound in preliminary auction clearance rate across combined capitals.

It is certainly worthwhile to explore the recent rebound in the preliminary auction clearance rate across combined capitals, a key indicator reflecting current momentum in the housing market based on the latest available data. For the past reporting week (ending November 9, 2025), the preliminary auction clearance rate for the combined capitals rebounded to 71.8%. This result marked the highest clearance rate recorded in three … Continue reading Rebound in preliminary auction clearance rate across combined capitals.

Home value changes and the 5% Deposit Scheme.

That is a timely and important topic, as the relationship between housing schemes and property prices is central to Australia’s affordability challenge. Drawing on the recent changes to the First Home Guarantee (FHG), which is part of the broader Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), and the subsequent market performance, we can examine the immediate and predicted impacts on home values. The Expanded Scheme and Housing Demand … Continue reading Home value changes and the 5% Deposit Scheme.

Sydney set to record busiest auction week in over three years.

The Sydney auction market is set to experience a significant increase in activity, preparing to host its busiest auction week in over three years. This surge in listings means Sydney is gearing up for its largest volume of auctions since the lead up to Easter 2022. Record Volume for the Week Ending November 9, 2025 For the week ending November 9, 2025, Sydney has a … Continue reading Sydney set to record busiest auction week in over three years.