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INDUSTRY NEWS
Elite Retreat auction raises over $30,000 for children’s charity
A successful charity auction at this year's Elite Retreat on Hayman Island has raised more than $30,000 for Steve’s Caroll’s Digital Live bike ride, supporting the children's charity Hands Across the Water.
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Home buyers prioritise lifestyle this Spring selling season
Home buyers are putting lifestyle first this Spring selling season, alongside traditional factors like location and size.
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The suburbs where homeowners hold onto property for 20 years
Certain Australian suburbs are seeing homeowners hold onto their properties for more than two decades which is double the national average.
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New laws aim to improve strata living in NSW
The NSW government has introduced new legislation to restore confidence in strata living and investing, targeting issues with strata managing agents and insurance policies.
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realestate.com.au launches AI room renovation tool
realestate.com.au has launched an AI-generated styling tool that allows users to digitally renovate property images.
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DOJ sues RealPage over rent-pricing algorithm
The US Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, accusing the company of operating an illegal scheme to drive up rent prices across the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Townhouses drive New Zealand’s housing market transformation
New Zealand's housing landscape has undergone a significant shift, with townhouses emerging as a key driver of growth, according to CoreLogic.
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Movers and Shakers
Kathy Sweeney’s Asset Building Club turns five
RE/MAX Living broker owner Kathy Sweeney has celebrated the fifth anniversary of her Asset Building Club (A.B.C.), an initiative aimed at helping young adults enter the property market
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Movers and Shakers
Colin and Karen Wallbank open Harcourts Southern Forests
Experienced real estate duo Colin and Karen Wallbank have launched Harcourts Southern Forests, taking over the existing Harcourts Manjimup office.
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Elite Agent
Jaymee Le: Balancing motherhood and real estate
As a working mum with four children, Jaymee Le knows a thing or two about hard work and trying to find some sort of work-life balance.
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US buyers drive a surge in international interest for Australian property
International interest in Australian properties has seen a significant jump, with searches from overseas buyers and renters increasing in July.
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Property market delivers record profits for Australians
Australia’s property market continues to solidify its reputation as a reliable wealth-building avenue, with a significant surge in profit-making sales across the nation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Social housing and investor reforms urgently needed
The government needs to focus on building more social houses, eliminate policies like negative gearing and coordinate national rental reform to help address the housing crisis in Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney records the highest prime rental growth in the world
Sydney has once again recorded the highest annual prime rental growth across 15 of the world’s leading cities.
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Home buyers make offers after just 20 minutes
Home buyers in the UK, are spending less than 20 minutes looking at a home before putting in an offer according to new research.
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Senate launches enquiry to examine first home buyer finance
The Senate has voted to begin an inquiry examining the impact of Australia's financial regulations on home ownership, with a focus on improving access for first-time buyers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Record number of suburbs join Perth’s million-dollar club
Perth's property market continues to break new ground with a record 30 suburbs joining the million-dollar club in the 2023-24 financial year.
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Spring selling favours vendors in Adelaide and Perth
The upcoming spring selling season is expected to be particularly good in Adelaide and Perth as vendors cash in on high prices.
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NAR facing lawsuit over access to listing platform
Beleaguered NAR has been hit with another lawsuit, however, this time it’s aimed at the industry requiring agents to be members to access their real estate listing platform.
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Foreign investors drive commercial property sales to $11.5 billion
Foreign investors have made a significant return to Australia's commercial property market, driving sales to $11.5 billion in the first half of 2024.
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Real Estate News
Marcus Washington: Balancing success and lifestyle
A few years ago, Marcus Washington was struggling to find some sort of balance in his life.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability remains challenging in New Zealand
Housing affordability in New Zealand continues to be strained despite weaker property prices and rising incomes.
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Movers and Shakers
Jason Leary joins The Agency in Queensland
Queensland agent Jason Leary has made the move to The Agency and is set to build on his 16-year career.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One-minute data: Rental vacancy rate stabilises as investors return
The national rental vacancy rate held steady at 1.42 per cent in July, with some cities seeing improved conditions.
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One-minute data: Perth’s rental market shows signs of easing
Perth's rental market is showing slight signs of easing, with the vacancy rate inching up in July.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buyers cautious with economy stuck between a ‘rock and a hard place’
The Australian property market is currently mixed with the economy trapped between a ‘rock and a hard place’ and buyers are becoming more cautious according to a new report.
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Movers and Shakers
LJ Hooker Penrith acquires a substantial rent roll
Peter and Kerrie Stanford are celebrating 30 years with LJ Hooker by acquiring a substantial rent roll in Greater Western Sydney
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ex-partners forced to live together to save money
Almost one in five Australians have been forced to remain living with an ex to save money on housing costs.
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Population growth puts renters under extreme pressure
Surging population numbers are continuing to drive the rental crisis and politicians will need to answer for policies that continue to drive up house prices according to a new report.
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Movers and Shakers
BresicWhitney unveils stunning Lower North Shore office
BresicWhitney has unveiled a stunning new office on Sydney's Lower North Shore, continuing its tradition of creating inspiring work environments for its team.
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