Latest Housing Market News

Reece Limited reported an 8% rise in first-quarter sales driven by network expansion, while profitability dipped due to higher costs and investments. The company also completed a $365 million share buyback, signaling confidence despite subdued market conditions.

Nationwide Building Society reports a solid first half of 2025 with underlying profit before tax rising to £977 million, driven by strong mortgage and deposit growth following its acquisition of Virgin Money. The Group maintains robust capital and credit quality while delivering significant value to members.

Oceania Healthcare Limited reported a robust 1HY26 performance, marked by increased sales volumes, improved care profitability, and disciplined capital management. The company’s strategic focus on sales, operational excellence, and debt reduction sets a solid foundation for sustainable growth.

Oceania Healthcare reports a robust interim result for the six months to September 2025, with significant earnings growth, improved sales, and a reduction in debt gearing. The company’s strategic focus on cost control, capital management, and sustainable care delivery underpins its positive outlook despite housing market headwinds.

James Hardie Industries reports a 34% jump in Q2 FY26 net sales driven by the AZEK acquisition and European growth, while grappling with margin pressures and integration costs.

News Corporation reported a 2% revenue increase to $2.144 billion for Q1 FY2026, driven by growth in Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services, while Book Publishing faced headwinds. Net income rose 4% to $150 million, supported by operational efficiencies and a robust balance sheet.

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.

Finbar Group Limited reports a surge in 2025 sales and unveils a robust $1.2 billion development pipeline, capitalizing on Western Australia's booming apartment market driven by strong migration and investor demand.

RMA Global Limited kicked off FY26 with a robust 21% increase in recurring revenue, driven by the rollout of Curated Social and a strategic pivot to target US brokerages exclusively. The company’s new Social Studio platform is gaining traction across the US, Australia, and New Zealand.

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.

Big River Industries reports a 4.9% sales decline year-to-date but highlights stabilizing revenue and resilient margins, with a cautious outlook on residential recovery and steady commercial demand.

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.