Australian Property Market Sees Massive Auction Surge Ahead of March Long Weekend.

In a powerful display of market momentum, Australian real estate auction activity has experienced a significant upswing, recording its busiest week in nearly a year ahead of the upcoming March long weekend. Buyers and sellers alike rushed to the market, pushing the number of homes going under the hammer across the combined capitals to a staggering 3,479. According to Gerard Burg, Head of Research Australia … Continue reading Australian Property Market Sees Massive Auction Surge Ahead of March Long Weekend.

Australia’s Housing Market Splits: Perth Surges While Sydney and Melbourne Flatline in 2026.

Just two months into 2026, Australia’s housing market has officially fractured into a multi-speed economy. While the powerhouse capitals of Sydney and Melbourne have hit a wall, mid-sized cities—led by a skyrocketing Perth—are sprinting ahead with record-breaking momentum. According to the latest Cotality Home Value Index, a clear divergence is rapidly redefining the national property landscape. Perth is undoubtedly the star performer, recording a staggering … Continue reading Australia’s Housing Market Splits: Perth Surges While Sydney and Melbourne Flatline in 2026.

Australian Property Market Surges: Busiest Auction Week Since November.

The Australian property market is bracing for an unprecedented wave of activity, gearing up for what is officially the busiest auction week since November of last year. Across the combined capital cities, a staggering 3,407 homes are currently scheduled to go under the hammer. This remarkable influx of listings represents a significant 23.6% increase compared to last week’s 2,756 auctions, and sits 23.9% higher than … Continue reading Australian Property Market Surges: Busiest Auction Week Since November.

Short term memory of flood risk masks rising exposure in coastal property markets.

Four years after the catastrophic 2022 east coast floods, the Australian housing market has splintered into a stark “value-resilience divide”. According to a striking new analysis by property data firm Cotality, homebuyers’ appetite for lifestyle and coastal amenities is radically eclipsing environmental realities, driving a rapid recovery in vulnerable waterfront suburbs while inland regional towns are left trailing behind. The data paints a fascinating picture … Continue reading Short term memory of flood risk masks rising exposure in coastal property markets.

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 Property Market Surges: Auction Volumes Hit Peak as Clearance Rates Cool.

The Australian property market has just witnessed its most frantic week of auction activity since mid-December of last year, signaling a robust awakening of real estate momentum. According to the latest data from Cotality, a staggering 2,831 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities over the past week. While the sheer volume of properties going under the hammer represents a massive influx … Continue reading Australian Property Market Surges: Auction Volumes Hit Peak as Clearance Rates Cool.

Sydney and Melbourne Auction Volumes Surge Past 1,000 in Major Test for Buyer Depth.

By Property News Desk The Australian property market is bracing for its most significant activity spike of the year so far, with auction volumes in both Sydney and Melbourne set to shatter the 1,000-dwelling barrier for the week ending 22 February 2026. As sellers return to the market in droves, the upcoming weekend represents a crucial litmus test for buyer depth across the nation’s largest … Continue reading Sydney and Melbourne Auction Volumes Surge Past 1,000 in Major Test for Buyer Depth.

Regional Property Boom: Country Markets Outpace Capitals as Buyers Hunt for Value.

Regional Australia has firmly re-established its dominance over the capital cities, with new data revealing a widening gap in property performance as 2026 unfolds. The latest Regional Market Update from Cotality confirms that dwelling values in the regions rose by 3.2 per cent in the three months to January, significantly outpacing the 2.1 per cent growth recorded across the combined capital cities. This divergence marks … Continue reading Regional Property Boom: Country Markets Outpace Capitals as Buyers Hunt for Value.

Why residential property outcomes are rarely as straightforward as investors expect.

Two townhouses. Same street. Similar purchase price. Comparable rent. On paper, they look almost interchangeable. Yet a year or two later, one investor feels quietly comfortable, while the other is questioning what went wrong. That contrast isn’t unusual. Residential property often presents as simple; buy well, rent it out, wait, but outcomes are shaped by a combination of small variables that don’t always appear in listings, online … Continue reading Why residential property outcomes are rarely as straightforward as investors expect.

Capital City Auction Volumes Surge Past 2,000 as Sydney Records Strongest Result in Months.

The Australian auction market is poised for its busiest week of the year so far, with activity ramping up significantly across the major capitals. Data released by Cotality indicates that buyer appetite is being tested as vendors return to the market in force. Volume Spikes Across the Capitals For the week ending 15 February 2026, 2,045 capital city homes are scheduled to go under the … Continue reading Capital City Auction Volumes Surge Past 2,000 as Sydney Records Strongest Result in Months.