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Budget is great news for real estate – if forecasts become reality: REIA
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has said that the critical Budget 2020 has provided an encouraging outlook for all players in the Australian property market. President of REIA, Mr Adrian Kelly, said that despite the challenging and unprecedented events of 2020 with a deficit of $210 billion, Budget 2020…
Many properties to sell at a loss as mortgage holidays end
The latest CoreLogic Pain and Gain report suggests that loss-making sales of distressed properties are expected to soar during this…
Budget not enough to halt construction downturn
The 2020 Federal Budget is "very much one of housing hits and misses", according to the Australian Institute…
Budget 2020: Business investment package a chance to go green
The Green Building Council of Australia has welcomed the 2020 Federal Budget, and hope the landmark business investment…
Dwelling approvals fell in August
"The decline was driven by private sector dwellings excluding houses, which fell 11.0 per cent."
Mortgage approvals hit pre-COVID levels months ago
New ABS housing finance data shows that mortgage approvals across the country hit pre-pandemic levels in July.
Houses v units: the risk gap for investors widens further
The difference between buying a house and buying a unit rental property has never been more pronounced, according…
REINSW blasts NSW Government: “We expected better”
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has blasted the NSW Government's decision to extend its…
OpenLot portal has thrived through pandemic
After launching earlier this year, digital property platform OpenLot has gone from strength to strength, with the pandemic…
Survey: Rent is easier to pay, but renters see a grim future
Renters are finding it easier to make their rental payments than at the start of the COVID-19 crisis,…
HIA welcomes relaxed Qld border restrictions
Thousands of builders and tradies working either side of the NSW/QLD border will breathe a sigh of relief…
Drop in migration to cause drop in Aussie housing demand
The global COVID-19 pandemic could cut demand for housing in Australia by between 129,000 and 232,000 dwellings over…
COVID-19 Safety Plans now mandatory for NSW open homes and auctions
COVID-19 Safety Plans are now mandatory for open homes and auctions.
New survey tool reveals industry benchmarks and identifies opportunity
New survey tool reveals industry benchmarks and identifies opportunity The team behind the Rex real estate CRM, have announced a new tool that will anonymously…
Foreign investment fee an “outrageous impost” that will hurt economy: PCA
Proposed legislation that will increase the cost of foreign investment applications fees has been slammed by the Property…
Co-living company Hmlet moves into property and lifestyle sector
Hmlet, Asia-Pacific’s fastest growing co-living company, announced a range of products that see them enter the property and…
REIWA point to Qld’s example as the way forward for WA
REIWA President Damian Collins has commended the Queensland Government's handling of the COVID-19 legislation
The pandemic has changed what buyers want, and developers are following suit
The pandemic has changed how and where people want to live, and what features they are now looking…
REIA urges Daniel Andrews to restart Victorian property market
REIA urges Victorian Government to safely restart Australia's second biggest property marketThe REIA joins with the Real Estate…
LJ Hooker Cleveland offers up Mitsubishi Mirage in spring campaign
All the winners from the 2020 reiwa.com awards
Western Australia's real estate professionals came together to celebrate the industry's best at the 2020 reiwa.com Awards Ball…
Homely appoints David Holmes as Qld State Manager
Real estate portal homely.com.au has appointed well-known industry figure and auctioneer, David Holmes as their Queensland State Manager.…
Rent.com.au raises $1.5m to launch RentPay
Rent.com.au has raised $1.5m to market and launch RentPay, RENT's flagship 'tenancy period' product.
RE/MAX New Zealand’s Queenstown rally sets high benchmark
After a period of COVID-related uncertainty, RE/MAX New Zealand held its second rally for the year bringing more…