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Strong yields on offer in new home markets
Investors looking to buy new house and land are able to achieve yields of more than 7 per cent, thanks to the ongoing shortage of housing according to a new report.
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It costs $75,000 less to build a new home closer to Sydney CBD
Housing built closer to the Sydney CBD could end up saving $75,000 in infrastructure-related costs per home according to new research.
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5 times celebrities sold homes to each other
In recent years, Hollywood celebs have been busy buying and selling real estate and it’s becoming more common to see A-listers selling homes to each other.
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Katrina Garwood and Ian McCallum join The Agency in Tasmania
The Agency is expanding in Tasmania with the highly successful team of Katrina Garwood and Ian McCallum joining the national real estate brand.
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Affluent Sydney suburbs expected to outpace more affordable areas
Suburbs in the middle and upper end of the Sydney property market are expected to grow by as much as nine per cent in the next six months, far more than more affordably priced homes according to a new report.
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Strata managers struggling with verbal abuse and long hours
Strata managers are increasingly facing difficult working conditions, with nearly two-thirds facing verbal abuse from both owners and tenants on top of long hours.
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Rents likely to rise as vacancy rates fall again
There’s still no relief for struggling renters, with vacancy rates falling again in July.
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Bunbury tops the list of promising regional locations
Bunbury in the southwest of Western Australia has emerged as a top growth candidate, as the state's population continues to grow at a rapid rate.
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Rising to the top: Elliott Placks on leadership, success, and innovation in Australian real estate
As the managing director of one of the highest-profile and top-performing agencies in the country, Elliott Placks understands that it takes a unique type of person to be an agency owner.
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Soft new home sales to hit builders in 2024
Australia is on the cusp of home building hitting a decade low at the same time demand for housing has reached crisis levels.
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Industrial assets remain the strongest commercial property class
Commercial assets have been the battling rising interest rates in 2023, however, industrial assets have managed to see strong ongoing demand.
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FHBs need up to two decades to save for a home deposit
Young Australians hoping to get into a home of their own are needing to spend up to two decades saving for a deposit according to new research.
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Agents need to plan auction campaigns early ahead of a busy Spring
With listings set to rise this Spring selling season, it’s critical that agents start planning their auction campaigns early to ensure they get the best possible result, according to an expert.
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Renters turn a blind eye to property flaws to secure a property
Renters are putting up with mould, bad smells and even being forced to share a room in a bid to secure a rental property according to a new survey.
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New Zealanders spending half their income on mortgage repayments
Despite property prices easing across New Zealand, mortgage holders are still spending nearly half their income on repayments according to a new report.
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Troubled Chinese developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy
Troubled Chinese developer Evergrande has filed for bankruptcy in the US as it attempts to work out an offshore debt restructuring plan for its $468 billion in liabilities.
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40,000 low-income earners able to access the government’s shared equity scheme
Up to 40,000 low-income earners will get additional government help to purchase a home under the new Help to Buy scheme.
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New listings on the rise, with more stock on the way
New listings are on the rise in Sydney and Melbourne, but the smaller capital cities could be about to see an influx of new stock according to new data.
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Building industry says “yes we can” build 1.2 million homes
The building industry has thrown its support behind the Federal Government’s “ambitious” plans to build 1.2 million homes over five years to tackle the ongoing housing crisis.
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Inside Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ $760 million property portfolio
He might have lost the title of world’s richest man, but Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has still been able to build a staggering property portfolio worth more than $760 million.
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New listings on the rise in Sydney and Melbourne
New listings are rapidly rising across Sydney and Melbourne, setting up a busy spring for agents, according to a new report.
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Sydney’s vacancy rate tightens again putting more pressure on renters
Relief for Sydney tenants has been short-lived with new data showing the vacancy rate has fallen again in July.
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Businesses flee secondary office buildings
The flight to quality across the office sector continues to see businesses move towards higher quality spaces in a trend that is likely to continue.
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Western Australian regional towns record double-digit growth
Tight stock levels and heavy demand continue to put upward pressure on prices in most of Western Australia’s large regional centres, according to new data.
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Real estate group creates AI avatar to liaise with buyers
In an American first, a luxury real estate group in the US has created an AI avatar that buyers can liaise with to search for homes.
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High end regional property markets continue to struggle
Regional Australia’s housing market has declined over the past 12 months, with the high-end Covid hotspots continuing to lag more affordable locations.
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Stunning 3D-printed hotel to be created in Texas
Cutting-edge 3D printing technology will be used to create a stunning hotel in Texas that will feature never before seen architecture.
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Falling land sales to add to housing pain
Despite the ongoing housing crisis and record levels of immigration increasing demand for homes, land sales have collapsed.
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The proportion of eco-friendly homes on the rise
The number of eco-friendly listings is on the rise, with more homes being both built and marketed with features like solar panels or water tanks according to new data.
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Apartments emerge as a top investment candidate
Strong demand for apartments has made units an enticing proposition for investors, with a host of locations likely to see rising prices in the next six months.
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US-based Compass is cash flow positive for the first time since going public
Compass, the largest real estate brokerage in the US, has posted a profit for the first time since going public and has increased its market share.
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Art the leading luxury investment, not real estate
Art has topped the list of best-performing luxury investment class ahead of other popular categories including watches, jewellery and coins.
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Relief for Perth renters as vacancy rates rise
Perth renters might be starting to get some relief, with new data showing that vacancy rates have risen for the first time in six months.
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Fixed rate mortgage cliff hasn’t hurt borrowers yet
With the fixed rate mortgage cliff already underway, there’s still no sign of distressed sellers or a blowout in arrears according to an expert.
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Profitable resales in New Zealand fall to the lowest level in eight years
Falling property prices across New Zealand has seen the number of homes sold for a gain tumble to the lowest level since 2015.
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