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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 year, predicts Landart founder Matt Leacy.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Kay & Burton appoints CEO ahead of transformative 12 months
Former Buxton CEO Nathan Jones is taking the reins at Kay&Burton.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Stone Real Estate launches Glenorie office
Boutique real estate network Stone has launched Stone Glenorie, led by husband and wife team Amanda and Rhys…
Leading commercial outfit joins Laing+Simmons
Michael Buium and his team are now part of the Laing+Simmons family, based in Randwick.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
If Winston Churchill were a real estate agent, this is what he might say…
We asked ChatGPT to give us some motivational words of wisdom for real estate agents, channeling one of…
Mathew and Brooke Iuliano Partner with UrbanX
Committed to staying ahead of the industry, Mathew and Brooke Iuliano are leveraging the support of UrbanX, launching…
NZ records 10th month of property value declines
Property values across New Zealand fell 0.3 per cent over January, continuing a downward trend that's lasted 10…
Pace of property value declines eased in January, new data shows
The rapid pace of property price declines appears to have slowed, with most capital cities recording only a…
Return of overseas students could place further pressure on rents
An anticipated increase in the number of overseas students coming to Australia following the Chinese Government's edict that…
Leading brand opens new office in Mount Lawley
Acton | Belle Property welcomes Chris Pham and Scott Fletcher to the team with opening of new office.
Sam Towndrow joins forces with BresicWhitney
Sam Towndrow joins the team at Bresic Whitney after seven years at Ballard Property Double Bay.
REACH Australia announces class of 2023
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors and the most active global…
Auction action: What happened over the weekend and what’s in store for 2023
Auctions are back after the summer holiday break, although activity remains subdued in Australia's major cities.
Brisbane property prices fall by a record 10.9 per cent
After property prices in Brisbane boomed by more than 40 per cent during the pandemic, values are now…
Britney Spears looking to offload her Calabasas mansion after six months
After less than six months of ownership, popstar Britney Spears is quietly shopping around her massive Calabasas mansion,…
McGrath opens a new office in dynamic Beecroft
McGrath Estate Agents has opened a new office in Beecroft to further consolidate its presence in this important…
Zillow’s new AI-powered tool finds your perfect home with one sentence
US listings portal Zillow has launched a new AI-powered feature that lets prospective buyers search for homes in…
Keller Williams lawsuit: Is this the end of cold calling?
US real estate firm Keller Williams has agreed to pay US$40 million as part of a settlement agreement…
Four top agents partner with Ray White in Sydney’s inner suburbs
Jeremy Brink, James Peach and Walter Burfitt-Williams have joined Peter Taylor at Ray White Taylor and Partners.
Laing+Simmons opens new office in Balmain
The Laing+Simmons growth plan which saw eight new offices join the network in 2022 has started the new…
Rupert Murdoch to sell Realtor.com
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp is looking to sell the parent company of Realtor.com, with the news breaking just…
New Zealand inflation figures remain stubbornly high
The latest New Zealand Consumer Price Index readings indicate the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is likely to…