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Agent of the year on the property marketing tool you need in 2023

Brisbane Inner West Realty Director Kathleen Luck is doubling down on technology to take her property marketing to the next level in 2023, and says other agents need to do the same to set themselves apart.

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Renters now need to work six hours more to pay rent than before the pandemic

Rising rents are forcing US tenants to work more than six extra hours per week, just to afford…

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Properties selling faster than prior to the pandemic

Despite overall demand slowing down since the peak of the boom, properties across the country are still selling…

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LJ Hooker’s award-winning team opens new office in Perth

The LJ Hooker network has expanded its presence in Perth’s high-growth north coast region ahead of the completion…

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Vendors slash asking prices as selling conditions get tougher

Some vendors across Sydney are cutting their asking prices by as much as $800,000 as the market continues…

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Rental growth to continue to underpin commercial property

Strong rental growth will help mitigate the impact of rising interest rates on commercial property according to a…

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New real estate reality show rumoured to be in the works

With Luxe Listings Sydney becoming one of the big TV hits of the past few years, a new…

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Chris Smith: how to find your differentiator

With so many real estate agents in Australia (the Real Estate Institute Australia says there are more than…

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More land is required to build one million new homes

The government will need to release more land if they’re to meet their goal of building one million…

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Property values have soared in the past 20 years while rents lag

House prices across Australia have more than doubled in the past 20 years, however, rents have not been…

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Steve Carroll joins The Agency

Digital Live founder and former realestate.com.au executive Steve Carroll has been appointed as General Manager of Sales -…

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Fixed-rate mortgages could hit 7 per cent in New Zealand

One-year fixed-rate mortgages could surge as high as 7 per cent in the coming months putting even more…

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Leading ladies share their success journeys

A success coach and behavioural profiler that was once a personal bodyguard for the queen was just one…

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Property managers upskill with new investment portfolio manager course

Laing+Simmons is officially celebrating the first batch of graduates to complete its Investment Portfolio Manager course aimed at…

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How to give your team and clients the perfect Christmas gift

The gift giving season that is Christmas, the end of the year and New Year is almost upon…

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New Dromana office for Barry Plant Group

A new Dromana office is set to strengthen Barry Plant's service offering on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Does selling off-market come at a cost?

Choosing to sell your property off-market could be costing you as much as $60,000 according to a new…

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Busselton and Bunbury lead regional growth in WA

The south west of Western Australia has continued its strong recent performance, with Busselton and Bunbury the top…

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South Australian Government to review rental laws

The South Australia State Government has announced an extensive review of the Residential Tenancies Act.

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Hunt sisters attain top national ranking

Hunt Property Sisters at RE/MAX Revolution took the top poll position in the ranks of RE/MAX Australia sales…

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Katie Lance: The dos and don’ts of promoting listings on social media

Social media expert Katie Lance says the key to promoting your listings on social media is to look…

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Cheapest suburbs to buy within 10km of the CBD

As office workers return to their pre-pandemic lives and head back to CBDs, there are still a number…

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Queensland holiday markets bouncing back

After a tough few years for tourism operators across Queensland, holidaymakers are back and looking to travel to…

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Falling prices making access to liveable suburbs easier for buyers

Melbourne is now the most affordable city to purchase a house in suburb that is considered “livable” according…

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Craig Caughlan joins The Agency on the Gold Coast

Craig Caughlan has joined The Agency as a property partner on the Gold Coast, as the national network…

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Franchise group appoints head of growth to spearhead expansion

Combined Franchise Services Chief Executive Officer Frank Knez said he was excited to have someone with Sabeen Akbani’s…

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Knight Frank opens office in NSW Central Coast

Knight Frank will be the first global real estate consultancy dedicated to providing commercial property services in the area.

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Retail property transactions slow as consumers battle rising prices

Retail property sales have slowed, as economic uncertainty climbs according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month…

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Flood toolkit to help NSW real estate industry

The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has updated its Disaster and Flood Relief Toolkit to help agencies…

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Is the Federal Government’s one million home plan already in jeopardy?

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned the Federal Budget goal of creating one million new homes in…

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Prestige property market mixed across the country

The prestige property market has softened on the East Coast but continues to hold up well in the…

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Ten Sixty launches in Los Angeles with star-studded event in Hollywood

Australian startup, Ten Sixty the new global short-form video app for real estate officially launched in Southern California…