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Going once, twice and 5000 times: Successful auctioneer marks an exciting milestone 

Real estate veteran Paul Moore has just celebrated his 5000th auction for the LJ Hooker Group – and remarkably can recall every single sale thanks to keeping a detailed journal.

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Office market leads the way as commercial sales break new ground

Commercial property transactions set a record pace last financial year, with buyers taking advantage of the low interest…

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New Zealand property prices face a test as interest rates rise and sales volumes fall

The New Zealand property market is going to face a “test” as rising interest rates and a wave…

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One in five first home buyers take a year to buy a property

Tight supply and rapidly rising prices has seen many first home buyers taking over two years to purchase…

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Westpac and NAB predict two more 50bps rate hikes

Borrowers should brace themselves for “more rate pain”, as Westpac and NAB follow ANZ predicting the Reserve Bank…

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When ‘psychology of the sale’ takes on an all-new meaning

Melisha Du Preez credits her certainty in joining the Mackay RE/MAX team to her many years in the…

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HTW: rising costs slowing industrial development

Rising construction costs and higher land values has slowed the initiation of new development across the industrial sector…

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RE/MAX makes key appointment for rent roll growth

Well-known WA real estate professional Tracy Kriwopischin joined the RE/MAX Extreme team this month in a career move…

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What kind of property will $700,000 buy you?

After two years of record price growth, there are still opportunities to find good value properties for under…

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New Belle Property office for the NSW Southern Highlands 

Belle Property has announced the opening of its latest new office in the picturesque New South Wales Southern…

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Housing data reveals Sydney faces undersupply

A recent Sydney housing analysis from the Property Council of Australia and Gyde Consulting has found several districts…

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Queensland rental market feeling the ‘squeeze’ of tight vacancy rates

Incredibly tight rental conditions are continuing to ‘squeeze’ renters across Queensland, with many areas still experiencing vacancy rates…

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Further increases in the cash rate will be needed: RBA

The official cash rate is still lower than it needs to be, according to the Reserve Bank of…

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Chinese property buyers to return to Australia

Chinese property buyers are likely to head back to Australia sooner than expected as Australia emerges from COVID…

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Commercial property settlements surged higher last financial year

The volume of commercial property settlements has surged by as much as 60 per cent across the east…

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REA Group celebrates Australia’s Property Managers

REA Group is today applauding its Property Manager customers across the country on National Property  Managers Day. 

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Elite Retreat giveaway winners announced

An app that powers up a consumer’s knowledge bank before they buy or sell a home and increased…

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Real estate industry celebrates National Property Managers Day

Often the unsung heroes of a real estate agency, property management can a tough gig that requires a…

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Rate rises now to avoid sharper economic slowdown

The Reserve Bank of Australia hopes taking swift action on soaring inflation will halt the need to increase…

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McGrath Crows Nest expands into Willoughby

Top-tier industry performer Peter Chauncy has welcomed Jason Georges to his McGrath Crows Nest team.

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Leading agent joins Ray White Surfers Paradise

Ray White Surfers Paradise has brought high-performer Lana Faulkner and her team into the ever-growing fold.

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Growing crane count suggests construction activity is on the rise

Construction activity across Australia continues to ramp up, with the latest Rider Levett Bucknall's Crane Index showing the…

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Outer Melbourne and regional Victoria continue to set record prices

Melbournians have continued to leave the inner-city, with values in outer suburbs and regional areas at record highs.

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Ray White Land Sales opens in Victoria

Real estate experts Karandeep Singh and Ash Kalkat have joined with Ray White to open Ray White Land…

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First home buyers exceed their budget to get on the property ladder

Record high home prices and underquoting are forcing first home buyers to pay more than they expected with…

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Home prices falling in 40 per cent of markets

Declining property prices have gathered steam with 40 per cent of house and unit markets falling in the…

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Ray White Commercial Canberra’s leadership team continues to grow

Ray White Commercial Canberra now has a 22 person team, with Eleni Notaras being the first female executive…

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Knight Frank makes new appointment to residential team

Knight Frank has made a new appointment to grow its residential team, with Luke Hayes starting as Director…

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Office occupancy levels hold steady in June

Workers returning to CBD offices has slowed down last month, as the impacts of floods, the flu season…

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Prospective Perth tenants lose thousands in rental scams

Scammers have targeted prospective tenants in Perth, with two unsuspecting victims losing $23,500.

Opinion

4 tips to better prepare for an open home

Despite the introduction of new technology like video tours, there’s no questioning the importance of a traditional open…