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The Reserve Bank has trimmed the Official Cash Rate by 0.25 percentage points, reducing it to 2.25% in a move that confirms monetary policy has shifted firmly into support mode. LJ Hooker Head of Research Mathew Tiller said the Bank is responding to below-trend growth and easing inflation pressures.

The Reserve Bank has trimmed the Official Cash Rate by 0.25 percentage points, reducing it to 2.25% in a move that confirms monetary policy has shifted firmly into support mode. LJ Hooker Head of Research Mathew Tiller said the Bank is responding to below-trend growth and easing inflation pressures.

The latest Global Flexible Workspace Report from The Instant Group confirms - flexible work is no longer a trend, it’s a core business strategy. Global demand for flexible workspace rose 24% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, while demand across Australia and New Zealand specifically jumped 38% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, outpacing global averages.

"Real estate no longer needs more noise. It needs stronger teams, clearer standards and leaders who can finally lead with certainty" says Winner of the REIQ Innovation of the Year, Julie Davis. For thirty years I have watched this industry become more complicated, more regulated, more competitive and, sadly, more commoditised when it comes to our people. And the result has been devastating. Good people are leaving the industry. Strong performers are leaving businesses. Not be

In an industry where trust and visibility drive listings and longevity, one simple truth remains: the most successful real estate agents don’t just sell in a community they’re part of it.

Research shows that most sellers spend 4–6 months thinking about selling before they contact an agent, and the average Australian homeowner stays in their property for 9–11 years before making their next move. That means by the time a homeowner reaches out to an agent, they’ve often been silently considering their options for months.

After a decade leading Property Assist, Shannon Welch reflects on why the old “hustle harder” mindset no longer works in property management — and what sustainable success really looks like.

Real Estate Today has analysed current marketing trends, agent behaviour, and consumer engagement data across the industry — and the results are clear: the agents leading today’s market are those who command attention, not just transactions.

Spring is one of the most exciting and competitive times of the year in real estate. With warmer weather, longer days, and gardens in full bloom, properties look their best, and buyers and sellers are more motivated to make a move.

Ray White New Zealand scheduled 128 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 51.7 per cent. 

Property sales volumes fell for only the second time in 28 months in August, dropping by 5.2% compared to the same period a year ago, according to Cotality NZ’s Monthly Housing Chart Pack.

In real estate, momentum is often the difference between growth and stagnation. The ability to maintain pace in a shifting market is what defines enduring success.