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Sherpa Property Group launches new Palm Beach project

Sherpa Property Group announced their new Gold Coast luxury project located in Palm Beach is nearly complete. The Announcement: The convergence of coastal living and contemporary luxury will soon be…

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Dwelling approvals fall in three months to July but still higher than pre-COVID levels

Approvals to build new houses, apartments and residential dwelling has dropped by 13 per cent, according to the…

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New children’s book helps kids cope with the stress of moving

Real estate platform Zillow has published an e-book to help young children understand and cope with the stress…

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National home prices continue to rise but housing boom is slowly losing steam

Affordability constraints, rather than lockdowns, have slowed but not halted the rise in property values, according to the…

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Is the home and business lending surge about to slow down?

Finance broker Savvy has analysed the latest ABS lending indicators to uncover whether the increase in new loan…

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CobdenHayson Lane Cove welcomes local agents Debbie Jepson and Robyn Mannix

Boutique agency network CobdenHayson have welcomed Debbie Jepson and Robyn Mannix to their Lane Cove team.

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Realtor has named Leslie Jordan as their new Chief Product Officer

US-based real estate platform Realtor.com has announced Leslie Jordan was appointed as their new Chief Product Officer (CPO).

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The Agency celebrates their second consecutive win of REIWA’s top large office award

The Agency has further established their position as a leader in Western Australia, taking home the coveted prize…

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CBA slashes interest rates in popular savings accounts

The Commonwealth Bank has announced another interest cut in savings accounts, which are set to benefit young people…

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Growth despite lockdown: New offices open in NSW and Victoria

New South Wales and Victorian agencies have had their fair share of struggles courtesy of recent lockdown restrictions,…

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Property inspections critical for the health of Victoria’s real estate sector

REIV has urged the Victorian Government to allow private one-on-one property inspections, as a part of lockdown measure…

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Hollywood history: This Californian mansion was featured in The Godfather and The Bodyguard

It's one of California’s most historic and opulent mansions. Once a honeymoon love nest for Jack and Jackie Kennedy,…

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Accomplished agent Tamara Charlton returns to Richardson & Wrench

Tamara Charlton hasn't allowed ongoing Sydney lockdown limitations to hold her back from taking an exciting next step…

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Love Island twins team up with Ray White Cheltenham for The Block sale.

Former Love Island stars, Luke and Josh Packham, have joined forces with Ray White Cheltenham director, Kevin Chokshi,…

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WA real estate’s best celebrated at 2021 reiwa.com Awards Ball

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has celebrated the state's top agents at the 2021 reiwa.com Awards…

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Meet McGrath Brisbane’s top five performers

McGrath Estate Agents has assembled a team of elite performing agents in the competitive Brisbane property market,

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Atlas by LJ Hooker announces two new partners

Atlas by LJ Hooker has announced two new partners who will further lead the development and growth of…

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20-year analysis shows housing affordability continues to decline but rental affordability stable

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has crunched the numbers and found housing affordability has been on…

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Openn Negotiation launches free private treaty solution

Online real estate sales platform, Openn Negotiation, has launched its private treaty solution – Openn Offers.

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REIV labels Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme ‘lop-sided’

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has lashed out at the State Government, stating they have again ignored…

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The Agency confirms record revenue

The Agency has confirmed a record financial year, announcing revenue increased 39.36 per cent in 2020/21 to $58.38…

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Regional housing affordability is deteriorating faster than capital cities

HIA has found the affordability of regional housing is deteriorating at a much faster rate than capital cities

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DiJones announces their expansion into Illawarra

DiJones has announced a new office in the Illawarra region, opening their doors in the sought-after Wollongong market.

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LJ Hooker office achieves $150 million of sales in first year of business

LJ Hooker Queanbeyan has achieved $150 million in sales within their first year of opening.

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Record quarter for detached home construction in June

Detached house construction has surged in the June quarter, reaching the highest level on record.

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New accreditation program helps Western Australians find the best agents

REIWA launched its Accreditation Program to help West Australians easily identify agents who are specialists in their field.

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Rising home loan rates will cause more Australians to need financial assistance

Almost 150,000 Australian households would need financial assistance if home loan rates increased, according to new Finder research.

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REIV and Hutly now offer digital signature alternatives throughout Victoria

REIV and Hutly provided a non-contact alternative for signing official documents, releasing digital signatures on all VicForms documents

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Why we should be encouraging more pet ownership in apartments

More Sydneysiders are set to become pet owners thanks to the new NSW laws that has reduced strata's…

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Where is the next Byron Bay?

Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee has analysed which beachside suburbs are about to see a Byron Bay-style…

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Westpac warns Australia’s housing market is losing momentum

Australia’s housing market has fallen into “tricky territory” amid lockdowns and the affordability crisis, says Westpac's Quarterly Housing…

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Knight Frank buyer survey shows cities could be all the rage again

Knight Frank’s Global Buyer Survey has analysed the impact that Covid-19 has had on residential buyers’ attitudes to purchasing homes around…