High vacancy, higher returns: the holiday home paradox
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.
Ray White strengthens market position with office growth
Australasia's largest real estate group is wrapping up 2025 with exceptional momentum, capping off a year marked by significant growth milestones and standout achievements across the leading group.
Australia's lifestyle markets are shifting as buyers exhaust expensive premium destinations and discover emerging alternatives. Regional NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania cool while Queensland's Whitsundays and WA's wine regions accelerate with fresh appeal.
Young professional finally finds ‘the one’ after two-year apartment hunt
Patience and persistence paid off for a determined young professional who has finally hung up their rental keys after a marathon two-year property search in Queensland.
It was a year of momentum, strength, and strong competition for Ray White auctions, with the group scheduling a total of 38,976 properties to go under the hammer in 2025 across Australia and New Zealand.
Adelaide’s western suburbs are rapidly becoming one of the state’s most competitive pockets for executive leasing, with demand intensifying as the summer peak approaches and relocation activity ramps up.
Robin McIlwain retires after five decades shaping Brisbane’s real estate
After an extraordinary 47-year career that has left an indelible mark on Queensland's real estate landscape, industry icon Robin McIlwain has announced her retirement from active sales at Ray White Toowong.
Elesa Wood is a trailblazer in Australian auctioneering
In an industry where female auctioneers remain a rarity, Elesa Wood stands out as one of Australia's most experienced and respected voices under the hammer.
First home buyers increase pressure at affordable end
Affordable housing market outpaces all segments with 34% growth since 2023 as expanded deposit scheme removes income caps and raises price thresholds. First-home buyer activity surges to highest levels in two years, intensifying competition.
