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Home price growth is losing steam after an 8.6pc jump in 2025
Sydney’s dwelling values have grown faster than the national average $71,400 gain, but December’s data shows this year could be quite different.
Hotel market set to soar in 2026 as foreign cash pours in
A jam-packed events calendar and growing international interest in Australia’s hotel market could see transaction volumes rise above this year’s in 2026.
The Sydney New Year’s Eve hotel suite that costs $500k
While millions will cram into Sydney Harbour viewing spots this December 31, there are luxury options available – if you’re willing to pay a premium.
The two states where old pubs could be revived next year
The market has gone from strength to strength, particularly in NSW and Queensland. Property experts expect the sector to continue growing into 2026.
Lendlease to develop $2.2b tower above Hunter Street Sydney Metro
The commercial tower above the terminus of the city’s next heavy rail line gives a big boost to Lendlease’s Australian pipeline.
Scentre sells stake in Westfield Sydney to super fund ART for $864m
The largest single-asset retail property transaction in Australia adds to the pool of funds the mall operator is building up to develop housing at its sites.
How it Sold
The $3.8m purchase that shows luxury market has passed its low point
Such homes on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula slumped after the excesses of the pandemic, travel restrictions and cheap money. But the hangover is wearing off.
The $460,000 sale that screams danger for listings portals
An agent has sold 42 of his 106 properties this year by social media, avoiding realestate.com.au and Domain. He reckons his vendors saved a collective $350,000.
Luxury Property
The $135m mansion that topped 2025’s suburb records
A raft of luxury residential sales across Australia’s capital cities this year smashed peak prices in many blue-chip neighbourhoods.
Zac Efron on why he’s building the world’s coolest house in Australia
The Hollywood star chose Dutch-Australian designer Joost Bakker to build his dream eco-home in northern NSW.
December 2025
The $135m mansion that topped 2025’s suburb records
A raft of luxury residential sales across Australia’s capital cities this year smashed peak prices in many blue-chip neighbourhoods.
Zac Efron on why he’s building the world’s coolest house in Australia
The Hollywood star chose Dutch-Australian designer Joost Bakker to build his dream eco-home in northern NSW.
Lawrence Myers sells $85m mansion to take Sydney’s 2025 trophy crown
James Packer’s lieutenant sold his lavish Rose Bay mansion just days out from Christmas in the harbour city’s priciest deal of the year.
Billionaire Lederer wins battle for control over $270m property fund
The white flag from fund manager Elanor ends a six-month tussle over a fund it runs. Meanwhile, Lederer is stepping up his involvement in commercial property.
Blackstone acquires Queensland’s Hamilton Island for more than $1b
The US private equity conglomerate has snapped up the more than 1100-hectare site from the Oatley family for around $1.2 billion, market sources say.
Goodman Group enters $14b Europe data centre partnership
The ASX-listed industrial property giant is partnering with a Canadian pension fund to build four data centres throughout the continent.
Amazon will get its giant warehouse, two years later than planned
The ecommerce giant and developer ESR have finalised an agreement with contractor Multiplex to take over the 209,000-square metre Craigieburn project.
Lendlease gearing to surge on settlement delays from asset sales
The property investor and developer has a lot of work to do to get net debt back down to its target of 15 per cent by financial year-end.
The $3.8m purchase that shows luxury market has passed its low point
Such homes on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula slumped after the excesses of the pandemic, travel restrictions and cheap money. But the hangover is wearing off.
Melbourne pips Sydney on 2025’s list of most expensive homes
The tally of Australia’s top 10 prestige home sales this year has come in at a record of almost $700 million.
Mega deals send property investment past $50b in 2025
Big investors had been holding back, waiting for the downturn to work through the property sector. This year’s deal tally shows the recovery is under way.
This council is NSW’s slowest to assess housing. Developers are fed up
Two Southern Highlands developers have been pursuing small projects since 2023. After long delays ending in refusals of their plans, they are heading to court.
Higher rates could derail housing development boom: Macromonitor
Renewed appetite by investors for housing is driving the current upturn but those same investors will be the first to be affected by higher rates.
Zagame family sells popular Melbourne venue for $35m to Charter Hall
It’s Victoria’s biggest pub deal for the year and comes as institutional investors pour into the buoyant sector.
Smorgons sell luxury Flinders weekender with sculpture garden
The trophy getaway on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula has changed hands after five weeks on the market. Its new owner must decide how many sculptures to keep.
Real estate private credit to gain as rates rise, MaxCap says
Not even a return of the largest banks to the fast-growing sector will dent opportunities for non-bank lenders in property, one of its largest players says.
Far East Consortium sells stake in Ritz-Carlton Perth for $100m
The Hong Kong-listed developer has sold a half stake in the Ritz-Carlton Perth after first listing it for sale in 2023.
Sydney’s Airbnb listings drop by 48pc while regions boom
Holiday listings are growing in regions with popular tourist attractions, as a new housing report calls for more regulation to protect local renters.
5 commercial property predictions for 2026
Investors should look to income-driven niche and defensive assets, including high-yield boarding houses, regional logistics, data and cold storage, and large-scale agricultural operations.
The $460,000 sale that screams danger for listings portals
An agent has sold 42 of his 106 properties this year by social media, avoiding realestate.com.au and Domain. He reckons his vendors saved a collective $350,000.
