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NSW state government bans rental bidding
The controversial practice of rental auctions is set to be banned in NSW from this Saturday.
Top 5 social media tips for 2023
You know you should be on social media as a real estate agent. Everyone says so.
Kyle Raven launches with UrbanX – the way of the future for high-performing agents
For 15 years, Kyle Raven has built a reputation around his passion for real estate and the time…
Rising costs forcing renters back into share accommodation
Rising living costs are forcing more people back into share accommodation, as renters continue to get squeezed.
Cara Atchison: Survivor, people skills and real estate
It was always likely a real estate agent would make a formidable contestant on Survivor. After all, it’s…
Realestate.com.au launches new rent campaign
Australia’s number one site for renters, realestate.com.au, has launched its latest rental campaign in time for the peak summer…
More growth on the cards for The Agency on the Apple Isle
Tasmania is shaping up to be a major player in The Agency’s push to increase its national presence,…
Michael Choi on Area Specialist’s approach to real estate
When Michael Choi founded Area Specialist in 2006 he did so with the goal of helping other agents…
Queenslanders cop the biggest rent rise in nearly 20 years
Rents have risen sharply across the country over the past 12 months, with Queenslanders being hit with the…
Tough conditions for mortgaged New Zealand investors
Homeowners across New Zealand who own multiple mortgaged properties face tough buying conditions as regulations and higher interest…
Strong growth for northern Gold Coast operator
Peter Catanzariti attributes the growth to the hard work of his talented team who are committed to providing their clients…
Cunninghams expands on the Northern Beaches
Cunninghams Northern Beaches has continued its expansion after merging with the former LJ Hooker Collaroy team.
RE/MAX Extreme appoints Cheryle Rainey as operations manager
RE/MAX Australia has appointed Cheryle Rainey to the role of operations manager with RE/MAX Extreme, while Alana White…
Coastal Noosa launches with UrbanX
Kyle Raven soars after launching with UrbanX
Property market was a rollercoaster in 2022
From a once-in-a-generation property boom to a clear downturn, Australia’s property market has been a rollercoaster in 2022.
Commercial property in regional Australia to outperform
Commercial property in regional Australia is set to benefit from the changing demographics experienced during Covid with Queensland…
Explore Property opens another office to finish the year
With Whitsundays, Mandurah, Augusta and now Atherton Tablelands on board Explore Property continue its emergence through 2022.
Refinancing burst takes off as rates rise
More Australians are refinancing their home loans at greater rates and for larger amounts on the back of…
Big Four banks quick to pass on interest rate rise
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a few hours after the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate 25…
REIV calls on re-elected State Government to act on stamp duty reform
Disappointed that the real estate sector still doesn’t have a dedicated ministerial portfolio, the Real Estate Institute of…
Adelaide and Brisbane to be the strongest performers in 2023
The smaller capital city markets of Adelaide and Brisbane are set to be the top-performing property markets of…
Jarrod O’Neil joins The Agency in WA
One of Western Australia's top real estate agents and recently crowned REIWA Grand Master for 2021/2022, Jarrod O'Neil,…
Auction clearance rates hit a seventh-month high
Auction clearance rates have bounced back to a seventh-month high as vendors are now more prepared to meet…
New home lending falls to lowest level in three years
New home lending has fallen to the lowest level in three years as industry experts believe it's time…
Ray White SA’s top salesperson opens new business
Auction volumes drop across Sydney in November but sentiment starting to change
Sydney auction volumes have halved compared to this time last year as uncertain vendors have moved across to…
Cash rate expected to rise again on Tuesday
The odds of another cash rate rise at this month’s Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting remain high,…
Vacancy rates hold steady in November
Vacancy rates across the country remain at record low levels, holding steady at 0.8 per cent according to…