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Australian renters battle crisis-level market, compromise on property features
Australian renters have at least six rental applications in at any one time and are forced to compromise on property features in order to secure a new place to live,…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus revolutionises user experience with 70+ powerful plugins
OpenAI has unleashed a suite of more than 70 third-party plugins for its ChatGPT Plus users to visualise…
Sydney council proposes tax on empty homes
In an effort to combat the housing affordability crisis and increase the availability of rental properties, the Inner…
Aussie renters feel ‘left out’ of the Federal Budget despite new housing initiatives
More than half of Australian renters say they’ve been ignored in last week’s Federal Budget, with a further…
Rental vacancy rates show slight improvement nationally
Rental vacancy rates eases slightly across the nation in April, with Darwin the only capital city to see…
REA Group revenue hit by interest rate turbulence; Indian market shines
Interest rate uncertainty and subdued listing numbers have contributed to REA Group posting a decline in third-quarter revenue…
The dos and don’ts for creating engaging Instagram reels
Short-form video content continues to grow in popularity and it has become an increasingly powerful way for agents…
Iconic 1920s bungalow in Sydney’s Tamarama smashes records with $45 million sale
A 1920s brick bungalow in the Sydney suburb of Tamarama that last traded for £9750 in 1959, has sold…
Feeling bored? Go for an indoor swim
A stunning Olinda house with its very own indoor, spring water pool and spa has officially hit the…
Protect your business and clients’ privacy: O*NO Legal’s Privacy Prepared Health Check
There’s no better time than now to make sure you’ve got your legals covered when it comes to…
Market downturn sees eXp World Holdings revenue and profits fall
eXp World Holdings, the parent company of virtual real estate brokerage eXp Realty, has announced its financial results…
A new era for Rodgers & Wilson Real Estate
After six years successfully servicing the Northern Gold Coast, family-owned agency Rodgers & Wilson Real Estate has taken…
Elders Lifestyle Group extends Evans Head reach
The Elders Lifestyle Group has acquired First National Evans Head.
Fortune favours the brave: Louise and Chris Carrigg’s unconventional approach to success
Louise Carrigg is a big believer in the saying, “Fortune favours the brave”.
Remote investing soars, but it could trouble tight rental markets
Remote investing has accelerated for the third year running, despite the easing of Covid restrictions, and it could…
Take a peek inside the Brooklyn apartment Ed Sheeran rented during his copying court case
A New York jury has taken just three hours to decide Grammy Award-winning pop singer Ed Sheeran did…
How real estate businesses can protect themselves from financial losses and cyber threats
Real estate and property businesses require protection from a range of risks including potential losses arising from giving…
Zillow launches ChatGPT plugin for seamless house hunting.
Buyers will no longer have to fall down the endless scroll hole when searching for a property in…
Zillow CEO to be questioned in rival’s antitrust lawsuit
Seattle-based real estate platform, REX - Real Estate Exchange, has been granted permission to question Zillow Group Chief…
Personal ambition and work-life balance: David Samarges first 100 days with Agents’Agency
As a highly-driven sales agent, David Samarges has carved a reputation among Victoria’s elite.
McGrath targets Brisbane for growth with a focus on attracting new real estate talent
McGrath Estate Agents continues to add to its sales teams across its company owned Brisbane operations (Paddington, New…
Tom Ferry: 3 ways to focus on the “plays that work”
Succeeding in real estate is often more about being consistent and focusing on the things that work for…
Australian housing downturn has likely ended with positive growth trend emerging
Three of Australia’s leading real estate data providers have suggested the property market downturn is over.
O*NO Legal launches accessible start-up super course
Real estate industry legal specialists O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents' Lawyer have developed a step-by-step program…
REA Group announces all the AREAs winners
Winners in the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced with Ouwens Casserly Real Estate taking out…
Elizabeth Newman: hitting the ground running
Elizabeth Newman may have only been in the property management industry for 10 months, but the Best Nest…
Is another interest rate pause on the cards?
Inflation in Australia continues to fall, sparking hopes of a second consecutive interest rate hold next week.
How John Kubatov is reinventing CLASS Real Estate
For seven years, CLASS Real Estate has been a leading agency in Brisbane's prestigious suburb of Bulimba. But…
Landlords to cut office leasing incentives
As workers return to the office in increasing numbers, landlords are expected to reduce office leasing incentives in…
100 days in Hartley Partners is ‘crushing it’ in Townsville
Stewart Hartley was no stranger to running his own business when he took the leap and launched his…
Business partners branch out as new owners of Ray White Tauranga
A big focus for Ray White Tauranga over the next 12 months will be recruitment.
Is the shine starting to come off Airbnb?
The lustre of the short-term rental platform, Airbnb is starting to wane with a new report showing superhosts…
New dwelling commencements near decade low
New home starts across the country declined last quarter as the industry worries that a lack of new…