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Why online reviews are essential for real estate in 2021
Did you know that since COVID-19, over 69 per cent of Australians have used online reviews to validate businesses’ safety practices?
Auction volumes up 44 per cent over December quarter
Fuelled by a resurgence of Melbourne auctions, Australia ended the year with its best performing clearance rate of…
Infamous former address of Marilyn Monroe sells
Once the crown jewel of L.A.'s Holmby Hills, the historic celebrity-magnet Owlwood mansion has sold for $88 million.…
A call to end stamp duty as Queensland’s rental shortage worsens
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland's (REIQ) latest vacancy data shows Brisbane's inner-city rental market is recovering to…
Lifting lockdown leads to record Victorian house prices: REIV
Making history, Metropolitan houses in Melbourne surpassed a median value of $900,000 in the December quarter.
Hobart and regional Victorian homes lead the nation in profit-making sales
CoreLogic's Pain and Gain report for the September quarter reveals 88.1 per cent of sales made a profit;…
Owner occupier resurgence offers a positive outlook for 2021
The total value of new loan commitments for housing and the value of owner occupier home loan commitments…
Hemsworth brothers’ Malibu mansion sells for US$4.9 million
A Malibu home that was owned jointly by Luke, Liam and Chris Hemsworth just sold for $4.9 million. The brothers purchased the…
How would you market this ’60s party mansion?
From Paris with love: This home boasts it's own replica of the Eiffel Tower
Housing market ready to be put to test in 2021
Australia's housing market recorded respectable growth over 2020 and with limited stock and strong demand, plus the possibility…
Gold Coast development shows no signs of slowing
Right now, it appears everyone has an iron in the fire. In a what's what of Gold Coast…
Smashed avo to porridge at home: Young Australians are saving for home ownership
According to Mortgage Choice research, while property affordability remains a significant concern, the COVID-19 crisis has caused a…
Fresh faces open Ray White Indooroopilly
Kirrilli Cobley and Jessica King are set to bring new energy to the Indooroopilly market with the launch…
Record numbers of Aussies say now is a good time to buy
Optimistic home buying sentiment has reached a pre-pandemic high in Australia according to new research by Finder.
Domain announces partnership with Fintech to provide VPA for sellers
Enterprise payments fintech, Limepay, has been selected by Domain Group to jointly deliver a bespoke buy now play later…
Momentum in Australia’s property market continues to build: CoreLogic
Australian home values finished the year 3 per cent higher than last year.
Robo-pets: A new breed of fur baby
If having a pet just isn't practical for your lifestyle, could a robotic companion be the next best…
Elders donates $3000 in grants to local charities
Two Elders Real Estate agencies have been successful in obtaining Advantage Community Grants from realestate.com.au.
Forbes launches prestige property portal
They are famous for publishing lists of the world’s richest people, now Forbes have launched their own prestige…
America’s most expensive home is going to auction
With a list price large enough to make a billionaire’s eyes water, Villa Firenze will be going to…
Best of the Best Report shows 2020’s biggest property market winners
CoreLogic’s Best of the Best 2020 Report reveals Australia’s $7.2 trillion residential real estate market proved remarkably resilient.
A California mansion so nice, Wayne Gretzky bought it twice
Hockey’s greatest superstar, Wayne Gretzky, has listed his Thousand Oaks home for $22.9 million. Wayne and his wife, Janet, worked with…
Virtual real estate brokerage eXp celebrates growth milestone
eXp's 40,000 agent milestone represents 60 per cent year-over-year growth.
US platform Realtor.com acquires platform to help DIY landlords
Move Inc has announced the acquisition of Chicago-based Avail - a platform that improves the renting experience for…
Credit card debt lowest in years: RateCity
New RBA figures out today show Australians have slashed the national credit card bill to $19.71 billion in…
Sydney and Melbourne set for high capital growth in 2021
From a Buyer's Market to a Seller's one: Sydney and Melbourne are projected to deliver 8 - 12…
Work from home trend to continue to impact real estate in 2021: LJ Hooker
Following a disruptive year due to COVID-19, 36 per cent of Australians will be working from home in…
2 in 3 Aussies better off due to restrictions and govt stimulus
2 in 3 households said restrictions and Government stimulus resulted in more money in their hip pocket: financial…
‘Building Stronger Homes’ to make Aussie buildings more fire resilient
The Master Builders Australia and the Insurance Council of Australia brought together a number of peak construction industry…
Sydney’s prestige property market to soar in 2021: Knight Frank
Sydney’s prestige residential price growth forecast higher than global average: Knight Frank has released its Prime Global Forecast…
Market update: Which regional areas are on the rise?
The CoreLogic Regional Market Update, which looks at capital growth over the 12 months to October in Australia's…
Payments have resumed for most deferred home loans
“This is an encouraging sign that most Australians are through the worst”, said Australian Banking Association CEO, Anna…