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Australian housing enters 2026 with momentum but uncertainty. Double-digit growth likely to slow toward mid-year as rate relief remains unlikely in first half. Affordable segment, lifestyle markets and regional areas set to outperform through 2026.

Luxury market decentralisation reversing as Sydney premium shrinks and Melbourne undervalues versus fundamentals. Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast gains slowing while major cities regain relative appeal to high-end buyers.

After nearly 11 years of memories overlooking the Bass Strait, Michael Smits is selling his family’s custom-built home due to mounting health challenges.

Natasha Borgatti shares how Ray White and the Sydney Swans are developing future leaders through the Next Leaders Program, treating leadership as a learnable skill.

Ray White Managing Director Dan White announced Carey Smith has joined Brian White as Joint Chairman of the family owned leading property group, Ray White.

Ray White’s We Bring the Whole Team campaign uses storytelling to show how scale, data and expertise deliver greater transparency and confidence for sellers.

A piece of Brisbane's architectural heritage is set to change hands for only the second time since 1940.

Australia's mining regions demonstrate extreme volatility, averaging 182% price swings since 2005. East Pilbara crashed 66.8% then partially recovered. Regions with diversified economies show greater stability than single-commodity towns.

Australia's quirky Big Things drive tourism but their property impact depends on location fundamentals. Coastal examples outperform, inland icons struggle. Big Things amplify existing economic strengths rather than transform struggling towns alone.

Cattle country booming as house prices surge 65% across regional Australia. Darling Downs leads with 95% growth while cattle prices climb 39.5%, amplified by lifestyle migration and strong Asian beef export markets.

Wheat belt house prices have surged 85% over the past decade while wheat prices rose just 26%. The correlation during boom years breaks down when interest rates and housing shortage overtake agricultural fundamentals in driving regional growth.

Australia's highest vacancy regions defy investment logic. Moreton Island's 66% unoccupied rate coexists with 11.5% annual growth and 140% decade returns. Holiday homes operate on scarcity and exclusivity, not conventional rental fundamentals.