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Laing+Simmons office join The Abassi Group
Today marks an important milestone for the award-winning Laing+Simmons The Abassi Group, with the network’s Caddens | Penrith office officially joining one of western Sydney’s most progressive and fast growing real estate outfits.
Former Block winners to host Location, Location, Location
After nearly a decade off our screens, the property show Location, Location, Location is set to return with…
Perth rents reach all-time high
Perth’s median rent reached an all-time high of $535 per week in February, with vacancy rates remaining well…
REA Group’s Owen Wilson selling in Toorak
Owen Wilson, CEO of REA Group, has put up his Toorak mansion for sale with an asking price…
Elders opens six new locations with Emms Mooney Acquisition
Elders will significantly expand their NSW footprint, announcing the acquisition of the Emms Mooney real estate and livestock…
New Zealand value decline re-accelerates in February
The downturn in the New Zealand property market gained renewed pace in February, with values falling at their…
Is the downturn over? Home values bounce back in February
Australia's property values increased slightly in February, according to PropTrack, while separate figures from CoreLogic also show the…
Elite Retreat Bali 2023: Is it possible to build a zero cost business in the AI age?
Artificial intelligence: It's been heralded as the 'Industrial Revolution 4.0' and, for agents willing to think outside the…
New ABS figures reveal knockdown hotspots
The number of demolition projects in Australia is predicted to fall in the coming 12 months, but some…
Mark Wahlberg sells his LA mansion at a discount
Actor Mark Wahlberg has sold his palatial Los Angeles mansion, located in the Beverly Park enclave, for US$55…
The Queensland agency offering to cover six months rent or mortgage payments
With the cost of living crisis taking its toll on Australian households, one Queensland real estate agency has…
Mortgage Choice launches new national brand campaign targeting refinancers
Mortgage Choice will hit screens nationally this week with the latest iteration of its ‘You’re Never a Loan’…
Why the regional sea and tree change trend isn’t over yet
Predictions of a mass return to the cities following the end of the Covid-19 pandemic have been overstated,…
Cathy Freeman’s former home hits the market
Cathy Freeman's former home in Kew, where the athlete lived when she won Olympic gold at the 2000…
Raine & Horne announces the passing of Max Raine
Max Raine, the former Chairman of Raine & Horne, has passed away at the age of 91, the…
CoreLogic completes Plezzel acquisition
CoreLogic International has completed its acquisition of Victorian-based proptech firm Plezzel, a digital automation and lead generation platform.
Queensland introduces Property Law Bill to parliament
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has slammed the Queensland government's decision to introduce a bill implementing…
Australia’s empty offices could be the key to solving the housing crisis
Turning empty office buildings in Australia’s CBDs into housing via a process known as asset repurposing could help…
Regional Western Australia’s top price growth locations revealed
Western Australia's Bunbury was the top performing regional centre in the state over the December 2022 quarter, according…
2023 ARERA winners announced
The winners of the annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs), an initiative of the Real Estate Result…
Westpac predicts rents will keep rising for longer
Westpac is predicting that rents will jump by 11.5 per cent this year, enough to tempt investors and…
Successful agent achieves dream as new owner of Ray White Marshlands
After just six years working in real estate, Amanda Blair has taken over ownership of Ray White Marshlands.
Justin Miller takes RE/MAX top honour
RE/MAX Regency Principal Justin Miller has taken out the network’s ultimate honour for his contribution to the continued…
The Agents’Agency to focus on further growth
The Agents’Agency is ramping up its growth strategy, with business development specialist Sandy Taylor joining the team as…
The real reason real estate sales figures went backwards this January
A new report from Xero showing lackluster sales figures in the real estate sector is likely a hangover…
Australia’s leading on-shore contact center, saving you time in your prospecting
Meson Agency’s Founder John Angelopoulos can sum up his organisation in a nutshell.
Connie Britton buys in Santa Monica
Hollywood actress Connie Britton and her partner, David E. Windsor, a writer/producer for "This Is Us," have emerged…
5 things real estate agents can do with ChatGPT
ChatGPT is the AI tool taking the world by storm, and the real estate industry is no exception.
MRI Software completes PropTech Group acquisition
MRI Software has completed its $93.4 million stock acquisition of PropTech Group.
Prices are falling, so why is it still so expensive to buy in New Zealand?
Property values have been falling in New Zealand, but rising interest rates mean Kiwis are handing over more…
School zones still attracting price premiums
Being in a school catchment zone could add ten per cent to a property's sale price, according to…
Population patterns, not tax breaks, responsible for housing crisis
Australia's unique population patterns and a shortage of available residential land near jobs and services has had a…
REA Group expands the reach of customer wellbeing platform
REA Group’s online wellbeing space for property professionals, Prosper, is now available to all REA customers.
Learn what happened when this agent left a team to build his own agency
When Cham Godakanda decided it was his time to shine, one of his big concerns was how his…
Adam Cook achieves work-life balance partnering with UrbanX
Excited to show the Capricorn Coast a consistent first-class experience, Adam Cook has launched Adam Cook & Co…