Property Market stories

Realestate.com.au debuts a ChatGPT app, letting Australian buyers search and refine property listings through conversational queries.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posts higher income and an 8.6% rise in portfolio value to SGD $18.2 billion, despite lower payout per unit.

Azzet names governance veteran Henry Stoever to its board as it accelerates the global rollout of its premium asset marketplace.

PEXA launches PEXA Clear AML tool for Australian property sector, ahead of new AUSTRAC Tranche 2 rules starting 1 July 2026.

QuoteCheck unveils AI-driven platform using live local building rates to help Australian insurers curb soaring home repair costs.

PEXA slashes recovery time for its Australian digital property exchange to under four hours with AWS multi-region and AI-powered upgrades.

Azzet names former Victorian industry chief Geoff White National Director of Real Estate as it ramps up luxury property listings in Australia.

WayScape launches AI-driven platform uniting Australian real estate agents, managers and buyers, streamlining data, communication and transactions.

Warehouse vacancy in Australia's east coast hits 2.35 million sqm amid a shift towards custom builds, pressuring rents and boosting tenant incentives in 2025.

Andy Reid launches S.O.L.D Network, a psychology-based real estate training platform, priced at AUD $30/month, to boost professionalism and trust in Australia.

A PEXA survey found 97% of Australians in property transactions missed email scam signs during settlements, risking costly losses to cybercriminals.

PEXA completes its Australia-wide digital property settlement rollout with Northern Territory launch, exceeding AUD $1 trillion in annual transactions.

Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.

JLL has launched the AI-powered Property Assistant to enhance property performance and boost financial returns across retail, industrial and office sectors.

Melbourne startup PropApp launches a new property app to help Australian homeowners connect with trusted agents, prioritising privacy and tailored support in Victoria.

Australia's data centre market is booming, with regional sites rising fast due to AI advances and renewable energy, doubling facilities in five years.

Experts highlight how investing in quality furniture, especially solid timber pieces, can boost a home's market value beyond traditional renovations.

MezFi appoints banking expert James Hardy to its advisory board as it nears the close of Fund 1, aimed at democratising mezzanine finance access.

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.