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Star agents join Ray White Diamantidis Group

Principal Peter Diamantidis said his goal for the office this financial year was to make it into the top 10 in New South Wales for settled commission.   

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Seth Godin: 3 tips to overcome the fear of failure

Have you ever felt paralysed by the fear of failure? You're not alone.

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Smaller capital cities are the standout performers in a ‘segmented’ market

The smaller capital city property markets of Adelaide, Perth and Darwin have been the standout performers from across…

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REIQ launches best practice guidelines

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the REIQ Best Practice Guidelines set the standard of compliance, behaviour and professional…

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Nicola Parreira: risking everything on a dream

When Nicola Parreia was given the opportunity to have her own office, she put almost every red cent…

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The effects of the housing crisis on real estate professionals

Property management is a high pressure, high stress job that can take an emotional toll on property management…

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NurtureCloud reshaping the real estate industry

Ray White embarked on its journey with the PropTech platform NurtureCloud in 2021 to reshape the way real…

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David Duchovny sells New York apartment

David Duchovny, the star of “The X-Files” and “Californication,” has sold his three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment on the 19th…

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Housing shortfall tipped to worsen rental crisis

Australia’s housing crisis is set to worsen, with the nation expected to experience a shortfall of 106,000 homes…

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Experts weigh in on interest rate debate

More than one-third of experts in Finder’s RBA Cash Rate Survey believe the central bank will put the…

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Low stock levels fuelling national property price rises

Positive demand drivers, including low stock levels, are keeping a floor under property prices with national values rising…

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Banking crisis could see reduced investment in Australian property

The turmoil across the US and European banking sector could see reduced investment in Australian commercial and residential…

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Mark Kentwell opens new “statement” office

Award-winning real estate agent Mark Kentwell has announced the opening of PRD Presence office in Toronto, on the…

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One in four borrowers are paying over 6.5 per cent on their mortgage

Rising interest rates have caught borrowers off guard, with one-in-four now paying over 6.5 per cent interest on…

Celebrity Homes

Parisian home of former King Edward VIII to open

The stunning Villa Windsor, located in the heart of Paris, is set to open to the public for…

Celebrity Homes

Take a peek inside the Packers’ prized penthouses

The Packer family, known for their wealth and business empires, have been making headlines recently for their real…

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Ruff times for pet owners: Oaklands Park earns top ‘sad puppy’ score

The southern Adelaide suburb of Oaklands Park has been ranked the hardest in Australia for tenants with pets…

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Atlas thrives in its northern exposure

Atlas’ expansion re-connects Lauren McHutchison with Atlas Brisbane Inner South Director Jarrod Perry who took charge of Atlas’…

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Ronnie and Georgia launch new REIWA website

Property renovation gurus Ronnie and Georgia Caceres are the faces of a campaign to launch the new reiwa.com,…

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AuctionWORKS brings the hammer down on 60,000 auctions

Leading auctioneers, AuctionWORKS has officially brought the hammer down on more than 60,000 auctions and in excess of…

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Mansion with its own $300,000 gym hits the market

Fitness enthusiasts tired of overcrowded gyms might want to take a look at this exclusive mansion that comes…

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Tristian Kennedy steps up at Ray White Grange

Tristian Kennedy cut his teeth at Ray White South Australia’s top office, Ray White Norwood, and has now…

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New Zealand home sales hit lowest level in 40 years

Home sales across New Zealand have plummeted to the lowest level since the GFC, as the sharp increase…

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Deposit scheme allows Aussies to fast-track property ownership

An innovative deposit scheme is giving buyers along the East Coast of Australia the opportunity to buy off-the-plan…

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Virtual agency eXp Realty dominates the RealTrends 500 list

Virtual brokerage eXp Realty has dominated the 2023 RealTrends 500 list after closing the most transaction sides in…

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New NSW Government must address housing crisis

New South Wales may have a new premier in Chris Minns, but the state is still afflicted by…

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New national president for Property Council

The Property Council of Australia today announced Managing Director of QIC Real Estate, Michael O'Brien, as its new…

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Leading Laing+Simmons offices join forces

Laing+Simmons CEO Leanne Pilkington says the East Group’s approach is about demonstrating the power of collaboration.

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NSW and QLD top the list of recession-proof suburbs

NSW and QLD have a number of locations that could hold up in value in the event of…

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Loss-making resales jump across Sydney and Melbourne

The share of loss-making home sales across the country has jumped, led by both Sydney and Melbourne, which…

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The great debate: short-term holiday rentals in Australia’s housing crisis

Are short-term holiday rentals the solution to or the problem in Australia’s housing crisis?

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New listings suffer as sellers err on the side of caution

The seasonal uptick in property listings that usually occurs in the first half of March has been noticeably…

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10 incredible homes built into nature

Over the years, architects have always looked for creative ways to incorporate the built form into nature.

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Perth remains affordable to buy and rent

Despite rising interest rates making life more difficult for homebuyers, Perth is still the second most affordable property…