Aug 6, 2026 – 11.57amA sharp plunge in the number of homes listed for sale in Sydney and Melbourne in July has been almost entirely offset by a flood of properties from Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth as home owners rush to capitalise on what they expect is the peak of the market.Shares in Australia’s biggest real estate listings company, REA Group, rose more than 2 per cent on Thursday after it announced its full-year results and said there had been a surprisingly busy end to the financial year that delivered a jump in revenue and underlying profit.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide sellers capitalising on market peak: REA
The number of homes appearing for sale on realestate.com.au in Sydney and Melbourne fell 16pc in July. It was another story in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
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REA Group reports property listings surge from Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide in July as sellers capitalize on market peak. Regional shift creates opportunity for tech companies to establish offices and attract talent in lower-cost Australian markets.
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