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Australia’s banks under intense scrutiny over interest rates

Australia’s banking sector is under the microscope with the big four bank bosses and the Reserve Bank governor to be hauled before several Federal Government committees to be quizzed about rising interest rates.

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Realestate.com.au Launches New Marketing Campaign for Property Valuation Estimate Product

The new product is set to offer property owners an instant estimate of their home's value while providing…

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PropertyMe adds tenant payment service to its property management platform

Property management platform PropertyMe has launched a new rental payment service MePay that allows agents to see rental…

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Adam Neumann provides more detail on his Flow startup

WeWork founder Adam Neumann has revealed more detail about his new startup Flow, canvassing the potential for future…

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Brisbane tenant suing former landlord for $1.2 million

A Brisbane man who claims he sustained serious life-changing injuries when he slipped on a flooded floor is…

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Tough market hits listings as REA announces half-year results

REA Group has announced its results for the six months to December 31, with the group reporting a…

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Block sizes smaller but more expensive

Australian buyers are paying more for less, with a new report from Domain showing the average block size…

Celebrity Homes

Jennifer Lopez lists her Bel Air mansion for $42 Million

Popstar and actress Jennifer Lopez is officially looking to offload her sprawling Bel Air estate for a staggering…

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Real estate and real-life masterclasses at Barry Plant Kickstart

It was back to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground for Melbourne’s iconic real estate brand, Barry Plant, for…

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High-performance team opens Ray White Townsville

Townsville business owners Santo and Giovanni Spinella, along with their high-performance team, have joined Ray White as they…

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Raine and Horne appoints new head of network

Raine & Horne has announced the appointment of Mindy Powell-Hodges as the company's new head of network.  

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Roxanne Paterson expands into Sandgate

Roxanne Paterson announces the opening of her second business in Queensland.

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Openn expands partnership with CoreLogic

Online property sales platform Openn has entered a commercial arrangement with CoreLogic that will see its software further…

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The best for Bathurst: Jim Connors launches independent agency with UrbanX

Jim Connors loves real estate. He loves the people he meets and the relationships he makes. His clients…

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MRI Software a step closer to PropTech Group acquisition

MRI PropTech group is edging closer to closing its deal for ASX-listed PropTech Group, with PropTech shareholders voting…

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REA Group changing the narrative to build confidence

REA Group is campaigning to change the doom and gloom perception of the current property market. 

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Borrowers look to refinance as rates rise

Refinancing could hit record highs this year following yesterday’s cash rate rise and with another widely predicted in…

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Anne Duncan Real Estate partners with Ray White

Anne Duncan, who was commenced as a foundation member at Ray White in 1993, returns to the brand.

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The landscaping trends set to be a hit in 2023

Earthy colours along with timber and stone-based structures are set to be the major trends in landscaping this…

People Moves

5 questions with Kay & Burton’s new CEO Nathan Jones

Nathan Jones has been announced as the new CEO of Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula-based agency Kay & Burton.

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ANZ buys stake in Catalano’s View Media Group

ANZ has spent about $50 million to acquire a stake in View Media Group, majority owner of listings…

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Prices forecast to decline as much as 10pc in 2023: PropTrack

A new report from PropTrack shows that property prices are on track to decline by between seven and…

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Most economists are tipping a rate rise in February, but how much further will the RBA go?

Most economists are tipping a 25 basis point increase to the official cash rate after the Reserve Bank…

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Kay & Burton appoints CEO ahead of transformative 12 months

Former Buxton CEO Nathan Jones is taking the reins at Kay&Burton.

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Latest lending figures could be bad news for the rental market

A property expert says a decline in new investor lending could be a sign that the rental crisis…

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Penrose Real Estate open new doors with launch of new brand

Grant and Christina Penrose have launched a new real estate brand with customer service at the heart of…

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Maleny Realty enters an exciting new era with Agents’Agency

Twenty-five years after first opening its doors, a Sunshine Coast agency has entered a new era, with Maleny…

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First National to use REA Group’s Connect platform for digital prospecting

Agents across First National Real Estate’s 200-plus offices will be able to access REA Group’s Connect platform after…

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Stone Real Estate launches Glenorie office

Boutique real estate network Stone has launched Stone Glenorie, led by husband and wife team Amanda and Rhys…

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Leading commercial outfit joins Laing+Simmons

Michael Buium and his team are now part of the Laing+Simmons family, based in Randwick.

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James Corden’s $22 million LA estate hits the market

Carpool Karaoke creator and late-night talk show host James Corden has officially put his luxurious Los Angeles estate…

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Office vacancy figures show mixed outlook for cities

Businesses and workers continue to slowly trickle back into city CBDs, with new data showing demand for office…

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LJ Hooker Property Centre expands with South-East specialists

LJ Hooker Property Centre welcomes the team from independent operator Julie Harris Realty into the fold.

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Young buyers consider teaming up for first purchase

New research from NAB has found that 40 per cent of young Australians would consider buying property with…

Celebrity Homes

Futuristic The Jetsons-like home is out of this world

A piece of Hollywood history is up for grabs, with the iconic 'Garcia House', which was inspired by…