Source: REIQ While the State of Origin shield may be heading south, Queensland continues to dominate the interstate migration ladder, attracting more Australians from other states than any other jurisdiction. Further, Queensland still wins the State of “Relocation” – with New South Wales experiencing large losses of residents and many heading straight to the Sunshine State. According to recent interstate migration data analysed by the REIQ, New South Wales is still the la...

Source: Cotality Cotality's Rental Review Q2 2026 shows rents moderating from the 2.1% increase recorded in March.  lifted by 1.6% over the June quarter, However, the annual rate of growth accelerated to 5.9% in Q2, up from 5.7% in Q1. This annual measure has steadily trended higher since hitting a cyclical low of 3.4% in mid 2025, bringing the median national dwelling rent to $705 per week.   The cumulative effect of sustained increases means national rents have surged 40.6%...

Source: Realestate.com.au More than three-quarters (78 per cent) of experts now expect property values to fall off the Federal Government’s tax reforms. Fewer than one in ten believe it will improve housing supply, research involving more than 500 legal, financial, banking and property professionals found. Australia’s leading independent property valuation and advisory firm, Herron Todd White found widespread concern among industry professionals regarding the Federal Government...

Source: AFR More than 2 million investors in property and private businesses have been warned they will be slugged thousands of dollars to have their assets valued and risk disputes with the Australian Taxation Office, as they transition to the Albanese government’s new capital gains tax regime. The anticipated rush to have assets valued when the CGT changes take effect in 12 months will increase demands on a short-staffed valuation industry and cause a blowout in costs well above the...

Source: AVAA AVAA Perspective Series Professional valuers are increasingly being asked to assist courts, tribunals, insurers and legal practitioners by providing independent expert evidence. This webinar explores the practical realities of acting as an expert witness and the professional responsibilities accompanying these important appointments. A key component of the AVAA Perspectives webinar series, this event provides practical insight into the expert witness process from experien...

Source: AVAA If the proposed capital gains tax reforms announced in the 2026 Australian Government Budget proceed, millions of Australians could find that the amount of tax they ultimately pay depends not simply on legislation, but on the quality of the valuation evidence supporting their assets. For taxpayers, advisers and businesses alike, accurate and defensible valuations are essential to certainty, lower compliance costs and avoiding expensive disputes for years and potentially decades ...

Source: Linkedin The latest listings data shows a clear split opening up in the housing market: more homes for sale but fewer homes available to rent. This is not yet evidence of the full impact of the Federal Budget or the proposed negative gearing changes. The data only runs to the end of May, and the budget was announced on 12 May. But it does show the market conditions those changes are landing in. Buyers are seeing more choice, while renters are facing a tightening availability problem....

Source: API After a strong performance in the December quarter, economic growth moderated notably in the March quarter largely due to a decline in net exports. Otherwise, private investment in machinery and equipment—on the back of the data centre boom—gave the economy a boost. Household spending also remained solid in early 2026, but this will be tested in the coming months amid rising unemployment and falling real wages.  This Market Update provides a handy summary of the...

Source: AVAA Australia’s auctioneers and valuers are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny as digital platforms, artificial intelligence and online marketplaces rapidly reshape the way auctions and valuation services operate. In a major speech to the sector at the AVC26 Conference on 7 May 2026, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Deputy Chair, Mick Keogh, delivered a detailed warning about the growing compliance risks affecting auctioneers, valuers and online as...

Source: Cotality Squeezed by renewed RBA rate hikes and plunging consumer confidence, Australia's housing demand took a measurable hit in the March quarter. The latest ABS Lending Indicators reflect this shift showing weaker activity than in December last year. The total number of housing loan commitments fell by 6.2%, while the overall value of lending dropped by 3.8%. That said, both measures remained higher than March 2025, reflecting the tailwinds of the solid upswing in lending aft...