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Overseas job outsourcing surges as JobKeeper reduces
An Australian employment specialist says businesses struggling to remain profitable through COVID and this week's JobKeeper cuts, are increasingly looking offshore to reduce staff costs.
LJ Hooker opens nine new offices, with four more on the way
With COVID-19 putting the brakes on the Australian economy for much of the year, LJ Hooker has forged…
LJ Hooker honours top performers at International Awards
LJ Hooker has recognised its top performers across Australia and New Zealand at its annual International Awards Night,…
Treechange vs seachange: which is better?
As city-dwellers flee for the comfort of a slower paced life, a debate has reared up. Which is…
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…
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…
The Agency Thirroul reduce their footprint and support community
The global pandemic has changed all of our lives, how we work, how we live and where we…
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.
Openn Negotiation smash seller expectations
Online property sales platform Openn Negotiation has reported a strong start to the spring selling season – with…
Moreton Bay shake up as additional horsepower bolsters established agency
The Sunshine Coast's property market is set to receive a further shake up, as one of Eview Group's…
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…
RE/MAX expand to four new countries in 2020
RE/MAX continues to expand to more countries and territories around the world, with the brand setting up office…
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.
Jason Roach heads up The Agency Upper North Shore
Former banker and lead agent Jason Roach is joining The Agency.