Latest Australian Housing Market News

News Corp has reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $9 billion, with Total Segment EBITDA exceeding $1.6 billion and free cash flow reaching $811 million. Dow Jones and digital real estate services led the performance, while the company returned $643 million through share buybacks.

The Agency Group Australia Ltd (ASX:AU1) reported a 21% jump in Gross Commission Income to $151.6 million for FY26, alongside a 56% reduction in net loss. The company expanded its agent network and property management portfolio, navigating a softening housing market with operational discipline.

Ingenia Communities Group proposes to acquire Peet Limited via a scheme of arrangement, forming a leading national living sector platform with a $1 billion land lease conversion opportunity and expected low double-digit EPS accretion.

Peet Limited forecasts a robust FY26 with net profit after tax expected between $74 million and $78 million, signaling a 26% to 34% increase over the previous year amid strong market demand and operational momentum.

FBR Limited has inked a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Fraser Lyne Constructions for the sale of a Hadrian® bricklaying robot unit valued at A$7.8 million, aiming to tackle New South Wales' housing shortage with advanced automation.

Cedar Woods Properties has raised its FY26 net profit guidance to 15% growth, driven by a surge in presales hitting a record $763 million. The company’s strong pipeline and strategic acquisitions position it well amid a tight housing market.

Aspen Group has upgraded its FY26 pre-tax earnings guidance by 6%, driven by strong rental income growth and development profits amid Australia's acute housing shortage. The company also announces a strategic acquisition of a new Sydney headquarters.

Eureka Group Holdings Limited reported robust FY25 financial results, driven by strong rental demand and strategic acquisitions across Queensland and New South Wales. The company signals continued growth with a significant development pipeline and optimistic FY26 guidance.

Assetora Limited has launched the Australian Homeowner Equity Fund, a $100 million initiative offering shared equity investments with a targeted 12% annual return, following a successful pilot with AMP Bank.

Simonds Group has agreed to acquire Dennis Family Homes for $10 million, significantly expanding its residential construction footprint and product portfolio across Victoria and New South Wales. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first quarter of FY26.

Simonds Group Limited has agreed to acquire Dennis Family Homes for an estimated $10 million, significantly broadening its product portfolio and market presence in Victoria and New South Wales. The deal is expected to boost revenue by $200 million in FY26 and be earnings accretive by Q1 FY26.