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PropertyMate’s platform transforms home searches, wins industry support
A property search platform that enables consumers to search for their perfect home by lifestyle options is also swiftly gaining support from real estate agencies and agents.
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Sydney’s super-prime home sales double
The number of super prime sales above US$10 million have doubled in Sydney, according to the latest Global Super-Prime Intelligence report.
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“Buyers are back”, as higher prices boost confidence
The likelihood that rate hikes have ended and rising prices, has seen buyers return to the market according to a new report.
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Domain’s updated app to create more engaged buyers
Domain’s recently updated app aims to help boost buyer engagement and make life easier for sales agents.
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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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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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The five most common excuses homeowners use to avoid professional property styling and how to answer them
As a professional property stylist there are a few regular excuses I hear from homeowners, via their agents, as to why they don’t need their home styled for sale.
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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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Old police station transformed into a family home for sale
A former police station that has been meticulously transformed into a beautiful family home is up for sale in South Australia.
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Port Hughes beach shack selling for first time in 50 years
A rare Port Hughes beach shack that has been owned by one family for more than 50 years is up for sale for the first time.
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From corner store job to heartwarming home sale: Samuel Shooter’s full-circle moment
When Samuel Shooter sold the pastel lemon cottage on Wirraway Close in Dubbo, it represented a lot more than just another sale.
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REIACT hosts the first Australian Auslan interpreted Auctioneering Championships
The Real Estate Institute of the Australian Capital Territory (REIACT) has hosted the first Australian Auslan interpreted Auctioneering Championships, in a push to build awareness for hearing-impaired home buyers.
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First 3D-printed house in Wolf Ranch completed
The first house in the world's largest 3D-printed neighbourhood has just been completed.
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Auction volumes keep rising, but buyers are still out in force
Despite the unseasonal increase in auction activity, the preliminary auction clearance rate continues to hold above 70 per cent with a “massive” number of registered bidders showing up on auction day.
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How to persuade sellers to style their home when the cost-of-living is biting
Across the real estate industry, it’s a well-known fact that a styled property will always deliver a better end result.
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NZ home sales record first annual increase in two years
After being battered by one of the sharpest tightening cycles in the world, there are signs that the New Zealand market might be starting to turn the corner.
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Grey matters: Why buyers will pay more for dark grey interiors
Dusky, dramatic walls are transforming the real estate market as buyers bid more for homes adorned with dark grey interiors.
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Perth homes snapped up with listings at 13-year low
Perth listing levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, with homes selling at their fastest rate on record.
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Bank of Mum and Dad prepared to give kids $33,000 to buy a home
The bank of Mum and Dad has long been the way many first-home buyers get into the market and a new report has found that parents are prepared to give their kids $33,000 to get them into a property of their own.
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Rent assistance forms part of first surplus Federal Budget in more than a decade
Cost of living relief has formed the centrepiece of Jim Chalmers’ second Budget in under a year, with the treasurer delivering a surplus for the first time in 15 years.
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Foreign buyers return to the Australian housing market
Foreign buyers are returning to the Australian market following a drop in numbers in 2022, according to a new property report.
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Buyers increasingly focused on lifestyle and location: HTW
While interest rates and affordability have dominated the headlines, most home buyers are increasingly focused on access to transport, lifestyle and community when making their purchase decision according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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House hunting just got smarter: AI Dream Home helps buyers bring their imaginations to life
US-based listings portal realtor.com has unveiled an innovative, AI-powered property search platform that allows buyers to render their ideal home.
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New shared equity fund to help hundreds of buyers
An innovative real estate industry leader is looking to help as many as 200 homebuyers get their foot on the property ladder over the next 12 months through a new shared equity fund for residential property.
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Home Value Index rises for the first time in almost a year
CoreLogic's national Home Value Index (HVI) increased 0.6 per cent in March, marking the first month-on-month rise since April 2022.
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One-in-five new buyers want an inner city home but can’t afford it
New home buyers in Victoria want to be living in established areas, but a lack of suitable options is making that impossible according to a new report.
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New Zealand home sales hit lowest level in 40 years
Home sales across New Zealand have plummeted to the lowest level since the GFC, as the sharp increase in interest rates has put the brakes on homebuyers.
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SVB collapse could be good for Aussie home owners
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US could spell good news for Australian mortgage holders, with one expert saying the RBA could pause interest rates as a result.
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Young buyers consider teaming up for first purchase
New research from NAB has found that 40 per cent of young Australians would consider buying property with someone other than a romantic partner as a way to get their foot on the property ladder.
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Zillow’s new AI-powered tool finds your perfect home with one sentence
US listings portal Zillow has launched a new AI-powered feature that lets prospective buyers search for homes in the same way they would describe it to their friends and family.
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New UK start-up aims to split costs of owning a second home
A UK-based fractional ownership startup that aims to make owning a second home more affordable has launched, offering the chance to purchase a share in one of four luxury London apartments.
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Building approvals fall again as RBA’s rate rises hit home
An economist is urging the Reserve Bank of Australia to "hold fire" on future rate rises after new building approvals declined again during the month of November.
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Home buyers search for ways to save as rates rise
Home buyers searching for information on interest rate rises exploded in 2022, with new research suggesting thousands of Australians are looking to cope with higher borrowing costs.
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Home prices fell in November as rates pressure buyers
Interest rate pressure is contributing to the “downward trend” in home prices, with new data showing values declined again last month.
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Falling prices making access to liveable suburbs easier for buyers
Melbourne is now the most affordable city to purchase a house in suburb that is considered “livable” according to a new report.
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