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2023 ARERA winners announced
The winners of the annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs), an initiative of the Real Estate Result Network, have been announced.
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…
100 days in: Craig Pontey shares highlights from time at McGrath Double Bay
We've been closely watching leaders' first 100 days since the times of President Roosevelt, and the two co-principals…
California’s ‘Invisible House’ hits the market
The 'Invisible House,' situated on 60 remote acres of land bordering Joshua Tree National Park in the Mojave…
HTW property predictions: Second half of 2023 to bring stability
Rapid interest rate increases have eroded the optimism surrounding residential property, but a slowdown in rate rises in…
High-achieving couple take over Ray White NorthWest
Hardworking and focussed, Ronald Hachache and his wife Natalie have taken over ownership of the business from longstanding…
McGrath’s half-year results: expansion, profit and market outlook
McGrath has revealed its plans to add 125 new, high quality offices to its national network as part…
Zoom open homes tell the real story behind your listings
Zoom is a powerful tool in the real estate industry, as it provides agents with a unique opportunity…
Anna Kendrick lists Beachwood Canyon house for rent
Anna Kendrick, who has appeared in films including Pitch Perfect, Twilight, and A Simple Favour, has taken on…
Auction clearance rate on the rise
Auction activity lifted again this week with preliminary figures from Domain recording a 67.6 per cent clearance rate…
Homely reports solid revenue growth, record site and app visits
Homely has announced its full-year results for 2022 noting strong financial performance.
Laing+Simmons opens Rouse Hill | Box Hill office
Principal Raj Mangat will lead the office and is looking to grow the agency in 2023.
REINSW launches Rent Crisis Action campaign
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has launched a campaign to address the housing crisis affecting tenants…
How city real estate prices affect country areas
A new study has revealed the link between house prices in the coastal regions of NSW and Greater…
Ben Affleck and JLo buy their dream home
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have finally found their dream home in the posh Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of…
Ten Sixty launches in New York with 75 top luxury agents attending
Ten Sixty, the new global short-form video app for real estate, has officially launched in New York alongside…
Elders Lifestyle Group expands again in regional NSW
Renowned Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast agency Elders Lifestyle Group, continues to expand its footprint on the…
RateMyAgent partners with US listing giant
RateMyAgent, Australia’s leading real estate agent review website, has entered into a strategic partnership with Realtor.com, the second-largest…
Ribbit, ribbit: why Emma Clements best advice involves amphibians
Emma Clements started her working career like many Aussie teenagers do, working at McDonald's. And it was at…
Listings bounce back from summer slumber
New listing numbers have recovered from their traditional summer dip, though they remain lower than 2022 levels, according…
The Agency expands Tassie team with Wayne Riethoff and Bec Gardner
The Agency has announced the recruitment of two new agents in Tasmania, the latest step in the brand's…