Source: AVAA The March 2026 interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank of Australia is sending ripples across the economy, and the auction and valuation sector is no exception. Because auctioneers and valuers operate at the intersection of asset markets, finance, and business activity, shifts in borrowing costs quickly influence the volume and type of work flowing through the profession. One of the most immediate impacts of higher interest rates is pressure on business viability. As borrowing c...

Source: AVAA Auctioneers and valuers spend their professional lives helping others realise value. They analyse markets, assess risk, and guide clients through the process of selling assets, from art and antiques to machinery, vehicles, and entire collections. But increasingly, a new question is emerging within the profession: what happens when the asset for sale is their business? Across Australia, many experienced practitioners are reaching a point where they are considering successio...

Source: National Assessing Car valuations play a crucial role in court cases involving vehicle damage, theft, or disputes over car value. When legal proceedings require determining a vehicle’s worth, having an accurate and professional valuation becomes essential evidence. This article explores the process of obtaining car valuations for court cases in Australia and explains why professional assessments are vital for legal proceedings. How Car Valuations Work in Legal Proceedings Car...

Source: Realestate.com.au Brisbane home prices have surged $2950 each week over the past year, with the city recording Australia’s second-biggest property jump behind Perth. The latest PropTrack Home Price Index, out Monday, found Brisbane home prices were up $153,500, or 15.9 per cent, annually to reach $1.046m for all dwellings (houses and units). But it was the unit market that jumped most, up 20.3 per cent to a median of $831,000. House values hit $1.203m, up 14.7 per cent over ...

Source: Realestate.com.au One of Australia’s leading construction advisory firms has warned of a ‘market bubble’ as six-figure cost blowouts hit projects and copper prices surge four times the inflation rate. The warning comes as housing approvals and commencements have lifted post-Covid, but completions have failed to follow – creating a widening gap between what’s planned and what’s actually being delivered. Altus Group’s quarterly report flags &...

Source: Oz Property Insights The latest data which takes in the first quarter of the operation of the Home Guarantee Scheme shows that first home buyers responded favourably. The December 2025 quarter Lending Indicators data showed that new lending was up strongly over the quarter with lending to first home buyers leading the charge as government first home buyer incentives went live. The overall number of new loans was 5.1% higher over the quarter which was slightly lower than the 5.7% in...

Source: Linkedin The Reserve Bank’s decision to lift interest rates again reflects growing concern that inflation is not yet under control. Headline CPI rose to 3.8 per cent in the year to December, with trimmed mean inflation also edging higher, reinforcing the view that price pressures are proving more persistent than expected. With inflation moving further away from the 2 to 3 per cent target band, the Bank has judged that additional restraint is required. A key challenge, however,...

Source: REIQ Queensland’s rental market remains critically tight, with the statewide vacancy rate sitting at a measly 1.0%, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) December Quarter 2025 Residential Vacancy Rate Report. The REIQ classifies a ‘healthy’ vacancy rate as one that sits between 2.6 – 3.5%, however this quarter vacancy rates were 1.0% or less in 33 of the 50 local government areas (LGAS) and sub-regions tracked by the REIQ across ...

Source: Bromley Real Estate South-East Queensland’s ongoing appeal as a lifestyle destination and region of economic opportunity is placing increased focus on ready-to-develop land. As population and business activity continue to grow, there is heightened emphasis on activating land that can support this expansion in a practical and timely way.

The region’s population has been growing at 2.54% per annum, making SEQ one of Australia’s hotspots for domestic migration. Centra...

Source: Realestate.com.au Queensland rent has hit a record high, with no escape as Brisbane and the regions now sit equal on $670 a week – with one surging city now more expensive than Sydney. Rent on the Gold Coast is now a shock $850 a week, or just over $44k a year – higher than the cost of renting in Sydney’s median of $760 a week. The statewide $670 a week, or close to $35,000 a year, means rent now devours over a third of many household incomes – the official ...