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Budget shock hits property market as positive cash flow suburbs shrink to just 0.8%
Positive cash flow properties collapse to just 0.8% of suburbs as yields tighten, costs rise, and investors pivot sharply toward income-driven strategies.
Alfred Cove penthouse sells in 10 days after strata transparency restores buyer confidence
A non-local family secured the penthouse after Meagan Xanthis's transparent approach to strata changes and targeted private viewings…
Young family secures Mount Colah house after 38-bid auction battle
A Mount Colah house needing cosmetic work attracted five registered bidders and 38 bids as first-home buyers saw…
Out-of-area buyers secure Mango Hill terrace in one day after targeted campaign
Phill Healey's coordinated approach to marketing a tenanted terrace in Mango Hill's Capestone precinct delivered a $1.22 million…
REA Group and Harcourts’ partnership to strengthen value for Harcourts offices across Australia
Harcourts and REA Group partner to give agencies best-in-market Pro subscription rates and premier event sponsorship
Knight Frank appoints new Head of AMS in Queensland
Angie Sheppard has been appointed as Knight Frank’s Head of Asset Management Services for Queensland.
Canberra ditches Stamp Duty for First Buyers in major housing shake-up
Canberra becomes the first Australian jurisdiction to remove the tax entirely for first-time purchasers, regardless of property value…
Gold Coast crowned Australia’s fastest-growing economy
The Gold Coast is now outpacing Australia’s capital cities in economic growth, with 420+ new residents a week…
Viral reel and pre-market strategy deliver Helensburgh street record in nine days
Elle Ritson's social media strategy and pre-market preparation delivered four negotiating buyers and a record-breaking result in just…
Legislation is stacking up, supply has tightened, and the old rent roll growth playbook is dead (RIP)
When the investor pool shrinks, every lead counts more. Find out why rent roll growth now hinges on…
The property heavyweights dominating the King’s Birthday honours list
Property executives, agency founders and strata pioneers were among the business leaders recognised in the King's Birthday honours,…
First National returns to Carlingford with Co Bridge appointment
Charles Fu brings more than 17 years of residential, commercial and project marketing experience to First National Real…
Young family secures Hampton Park home at top of range after targeted social campaign
A young family's search for space ended at a meticulously renovated Hampton Park home, where quality finishes and…
REIV warns reserve price disclosure laws could push sellers away from auctions
REIV warns Victoria’s reserve price laws risk pushing vendors away from auctions despite push for greater transparency
How Gemma White turned a seven-week negotiation into a $2.45 million Cova Estate record
Gemma White navigated tenant access, time zones and a seven-week negotiation to secure Cova Estate's highest house sale…
Coastal investor secures record result in Burleigh Heads beachfront building
A 21-day auction campaign generated strong competition for a premium Burleigh Heads oceanfront unit, attracting 35 enquiries, three…
How deep buyer knowledge delivered a $2.15m Smiths Lake record off-market sale
A Newcastle family's eight-month search for the perfect lakeside retreat ended when Dominique Vasers matched them to a…
REMAX strengthens Victorian presence with new office REMAX Sapphire
Broker owner Pinakin Patel launches RE/MAX Sapphire in Pakenham, offering residential and commercial sales, leasing and property management…
Award-winning auctioneer joins Ray White Malan + Co in major leadership appointment
REIQ Auctioneer of the Year Jordan Curd joins Ray White Malan + Co as Chief Auctioneer and Head…
RWC CSR signals next growth phase with Grant Turner leadership appointment
Grant Turner joins Principal Mukhtaar Hashim, Julie Ryan and Annabelle Weir in a collaborative leadership structure as RWC…
Highland Double Bay Malouf Secures Landmark New Headquarters at Ruby House, Double Bay
Highland Double Bay Malouf has announced it will open its new Eastern Suburbs headquarters at Ruby House, the…
Saturated suburbs: Why Australia’s $1.4b childcare property boom just reached a tipping point
Australia's childcare property market has attracted record investment, but local oversupply, staffing shortages and operator quality are now…
Highland announces the launch of Highland Balaton Financial
The new venture is designed to combine property expertise and specialist lending advice to support clients from acquisition…
Listings build collides with cautious buyers as housing market shifts into new phase
Australia’s housing market is shifting as listings rise and buyer demand cools, with clearance rates falling and withdrawal…
RBA flags early housing slowdown as interest rate rises begin to bite
Reserve Bank says higher borrowing costs are starting to ease housing conditions, while warning inflation remains “too high”…
When insurance doesn’t deliver
Insurance gaps can create far more than financial headaches for landlords, increasing workloads, damaging relationships and exposing agencies…
Ray White City South enters a new era of ownership
Ray White City South enters a new era as experienced sales agent Beryl Fan steps into co-ownership alongside…
Strategic refresh transforms tenanted property into four-day sale magnet
A strategic pre-sale transformation turned a decade-old tenanted investment property into a buyer magnet that attracted seven offers…
Shane Bleasdale’s focused auction strategy delivers $1.495 million result in Salisbury Heights
Shane Bleasdale's 22-day auction strategy for an elevated Salisbury Heights family home generated four registered bidders and a…
Canberra welcomes Sotheby’s International Realty to the nation’s capital
One of the world's most recognised real estate brands has established a presence in Canberra, reflecting the continued…
Perth housing market slows as selling times double, but prices keep rising
Perth selling times double as listings climb above 5,000, but prices continue to rise despite easing market momentum
China’s property crisis claims another casualty: PM firms
Fee collection slump, rising vacancies and homeowner pushback deepen pressure on China’s property services sector
Property market holds steady despite economic uncertainty
Despite budget shocks, rate uncertainty and geopolitical tension, new Ray White data shows sales values are holding firmer…
Single bidder, $940,000 result: how a Brighton-Le-Sands unit hit the vendor’s target
A last-minute bidder withdrawal could have complicated Saturday's auction — instead, it set the stage for a $940,000…
Seven offers in seven days: Strategic renovations deliver street record in Caboolture
Strategic renovations turned a dated family home into a seven-day, seven-offer success story that set a new street…