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Real Estate News
Clearance rate weighed down by withdrawn auctions
Over 3000 properties were slated to go under the hammer this weekend. But according to CoreLogic 45 per cent were withdrawn from sale and a further 84 per cent of auctions sold prior to the event, resulting in a preliminary clearance rate of 48 per cent.
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Real Estate News
House price growth begins to slow
Despite the unprecedented social distancing measures put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus, home values across the country pushed higher in March. According to the latest data from CoreLogic, prices rose by 1.1 per cent in Sydney, 0.4 per cent in Melbourne, 0.6 per cent in Brisbane and Canberra, 0.5 per cent in Perth and 2 per…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
High volumes, lower clearance as auctions go online
Auction volumes were high, but as expected, the preliminary clearance rate took a hit across the capitals this week, falling to 61.3 per cent amid continued uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. It wasn’t for lack of innovation, however as agents worked hard to adapt to a fast-changing environment. This week was the first to see all auctions…
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Elite Agent
Auctions busy, but clearance rate slows
This week proved the second busiest for auction activity in 2020, however the preliminary clearance rate took a hit as a result of continued uncertainty around COVID-19. According to the latest figures from CoreLogic, this weekend saw 2,539 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities, returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 61.3…
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Real Estate News
How real estate agents can market property in the age of COVID-19
With an estimated 115,000 listings on the market (according to CoreLogic), agencies are looking for solutions that allow them to continue to transact property – particularly if consumers are subject to further isolation and quarantine measures which can make the familiar arrangements a challenge. Strategies to contain the spread of the virus, such as enforced isolation and public gathering restrictions,…
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Real Estate News
Coronavirus fallout prompts RBA to slash rates
The RBA has officially cut interest rates to their lowest level on record in the fight against the economic fallout from the coronavirus. In an emergency meeting yesterday, the RBA reduced the official cash rate to 0.25 per cent down from 0.5 per cent. The RBA has only recently cut the cash rate from 0.75 per cent at its monthly…
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Real Estate News
Auctions continue to defy doom and gloom
Auction markets remain strong despite coronavirus concerns, with 2220 properties taken to auction across the capitals this week, returning a preliminary clearance rate of 70.6 per cent. CoreLogic notes this figure is well above last week’s national volume when 1,494 auctions returned a final clearance rate of 68.6 per cent. “After the remaining results are collected it is likely that…
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Real Estate News
Rental values on the up
A quarterly review of national rents by CoreLogic showed that rents surged 0.5% higher over the month to January 2020 to record a current median rental value of $440/week. According to Eliza Owen who heads up the company’s residential research division, this was the highest monthly growth rate in the national rental index since January…
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Real Estate News
Long weekend sees lower auction volumes yet solid clearance
With a number of states and territories enjoying a long weekend, auction volumes were significantly lower than last week, but the preliminary clearance rate remained a healthy 74.8 per cent. That’s largely attributed to lowered interest rates yet flies in the face of bleak headlines about coronavirus and the global economy. About the grounds, a total of 1,456 auctions were…
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Real Estate News
Perth rents increase and sales set to follow
Perth has recorded its first increase in rental prices the Western Australian property market has seen since January 2017, and sales are predicted to follow suit with the market showing a strong gradual improvement over the last four months. According to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, Perth’s median rent increased to $360 per week in February. REIWA President…
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Real Estate News
House price rebound continues with new highs in sight
House prices across the country have continued to grow in value in February, with Sydney and Melbourne again the strongest markets in the country. According to the latest data from CoreLogic, median house prices across the combined capital cities jumped 1.2 per cent in February. Again it was Australia’s two major cities, Sydney and Melbourne that are doing the bulk…
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Real Estate News
Super Saturday lives up to its auction market promise
The busiest auction day of the year lived up to its name, with Super Saturday seeing 2,933 auctions in the capitals, delivering a preliminary clearance rate of 77.1 per cent.
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Real Estate News
Auctions go from strength to strength
Auctions go from strength to strength The auction market continues to go from strength to strength with 2,446 properties going to auction in the major capitals this week, resulting in a preliminary clearance rate of 77.7 per cent. According to the CoreLogic data, that was a significant increase on this time last year when 2293…
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Real Estate News
The Agency kicks off in Canberra
Peter Micalos is set to take the driver’s seat at The Agency’s new Canberra chapter, which launched this week with a significant project pipeline. Canberra’s growth trajectory – recent CoreLogic data showing dwelling values increased by 2.3 per cent over December and 3.14 per cent in January 2020 – has been on The Agency’s radar since the company’s inception three…
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Real Estate News
Change on the program for RE/MAX New Zealand in 2020
RE/MAX New Zealand set ‘Navigating change’ as the theme for its February Rally held at the Grand Millennium, Auckland on Thursday, 13 February. “Change and the challenges associated with it are prominent on the RE/MAX New Zealand outlook for 2020,” said RE/MAX New Zealand Managing Director Michael Davoren. “Along with technology, global developments and changing customer expectations, the September election…
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Real Estate News
Auction clearance rate up on the back of increased volume
The national clearance rate is sitting just below 80 per cent after a weekend which saw Canberra, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne all achieve exceptional results. According to the latest data from CoreLogic auction markets showed a strong result of 78.6 per cent on the back of higher volumes as the number of properties taken to…
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Real Estate News
Demand for residential land picks up
“Residential land sales have increased by 45.9 per cent from their record low in the March 2019 quarter,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap. The February 2020 edition of the HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report provides updated information on sales activity in 46 housing markets across Australia, including the six state capital cities. “The first half of…
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Elite Agent
Auctions kick up a gear
Auction activity almost doubled this week as the capital cities kicked up a gear following the traditional Christmas slowdown. CoreLogic reported 1122 homes went to auction at the weekend, effectively doubling last week’s total of 625. Higher volumes also equated to higher clearance rates with a preliminary national rate just shy of 70 per cent.…
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Real Estate News
RBA leaves rates on hold at 0.75 per cent for February
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate on hold at 0.75 per cent at its February meeting, in what was a decision that was widely expected by the market. Over the past few weeks, economic data has been on the improve and that has made a strong case for rates to be left unchanged. We’ve seen…
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National
House price rally continues in January
House prices started the year in the same fashion as they ended 2019, rising across every capital city in Australia. According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the combined capital cities grew by 0.9 per cent in January, taking the quarterly gain to 4.2 per cent. Once again it was Sydney (up 1.1 per cent)…
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Real Estate News
realestateview.com.au announces Antony Catalano as newest board member
realestateview.com.au announced the appointment of Antony Catalano as a board member. Catalano and his business partner, Alex Waislitz, now hold the largest interest in realesteview.com.au with an economic stake of 26 percent. This is another venture for the pair who are currently growing their media portfolio alongside the recent acquisition of Australian Community Media (ACM)…
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Real Estate News
Hobart leads the way as resale prices on the rise
Almost nine out of 10 property resales over the September 2019 quarter sold for more than their previous price, delivering a gross profit of $18.7 billion for resellers across Australia. The latest CoreLogic Pain and Gain report showed overall 87.4 per cent of property sold above its previous price, and reveals a slight increase in profitable resales (0.1 per cent)…
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Real Estate News
Six properties sell ahead of The Event as Gold Coast market gathers steam
The Gold Coast’s flagship real estate auction, The Event, is off to a flying start with six properties finding buyers ahead of Saturday’s auction date. Australia’s largest in-house auction program, hosted annually by Ray White Surfers Paradise Group (RWSP), is living up to its title with an initial 103 properties listed on the 2020 program. The properties range from one-bedroom…
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Elite Agent
House prices close out 2019 with more strength
It was another strong month of house price growth in December, as the year-end rally stayed true to form across the country. Across the major capital cities, dwelling values increased by 1.2%, marking yet another solid monthly performance, according to the latest data from CoreLogic. Again it was Sydney and Melbourne leading the price increase,…
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EPM: Best Practice & Legislation
Five big issues that affected the real estate industry in 2019
The real estate industry is never stagnant. It is impacted by regulation changes, the rise and fall of the economy, buying motivations and the generosity of banks. Heck! Mother Nature can even wreak havoc and play a part in the way we buy, rent and manage property. This year has been no different. There have been ups and downs, and…
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Elite Agent
Weekend Auction Wrap: Volumes taper off ahead of Christmas
Auction volumes and the preliminary clearance rate across the country were lower this weekend, as the tapering off ahead of the Christmas period officially began. The clearance rate in Sydney dropped for a third straight week, with volumes down by -13 per cent on the prior week. Only 846 homes were taken to auction, according to the latest data from…
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Real Estate News
Sydney auction clearance spike positive for Gold Coast
The emerging recovery of Sydney’s property market is good news for the Gold Coast as it heads into the peak selling season, according to Ray White Surfers Paradise CEO Andrew Bell. With auction clearance rates in Sydney posting their best November results since 2016, Mr Bell said the Gold Coast is in line for its share of the gains at…
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Elite Agent
The Agency predicts steady house price growth in 2020
A combination of cheap funding and low stock levels are helping boost house prices across the country and that is expected to continue into 2020, according to real estate group, The Agency. In their Summer 2019/2020 property report, The Agency CEO Matt Lahood has suggested there could be more upside in house prices next year, despite supply levels slowly starting…
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Elite Agent
Weekend Auction Wrap: Sydney and Melbourne auction results continue to lead the way
Auction results were strong for yet another week, as buyer demand continues to outstrip supply. Across the country, the latest CoreLogic data has shown that the national preliminary auction clearance rate came in at 74.5% from a total of 2,837. This was the second busiest week of the year, however, the numbers were down slightly…
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Elite Agent
Tightening of stock primes Perth for rise in buyer competition
One of the largest regional analysis of its type now available in the market is the CoreLogic Regional Report. Produced quarterly, the regional analysis delivers market insights for houses and units across 25 of Australia’s largest non-capital city regions. The current quarterly report to October 2019 revealed that of the separate 50 house and unit…
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Real Estate News
Perth dwelling value records first rise since April 2018
CoreLogic’s November Home Value Index has revealed that Perth’s dwelling value has increased 0.4 per cent in the last month – the first increase in over 18 months. REIWA President Damian Collins said that while the rental market has been the highlight of 2019 due to steady leasing activity levels and a plummeting vacancy rate, they are now starting to…
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Elite Agent
Sydney house prices jump the most since 1988
It was a record-setting month for house prices across the country as Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart continue to lead the charge. Sydney dwelling values increased by 2.7% for the month of November, according to CoreLogic, making it the biggest monthly increase in 31 years. At the same time, Melbourne dwelling values also jumped by 2.2%,…
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Elite Agent
Weekend Auction Wrap: Sydney and Melbourne continue to see strong clearance rates
It was another huge weekend of auctions in Australia’s two largest property markets as the spring selling season closed out with strong demand from buyers. Again it was Sydney that led the field, finishing the weekend with a preliminary clearance rate of 84.7 per cent, according to CoreLogic. In total there were 1,131 auctions held in Sydney, making it the…
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Elite Agent
Here we go again
The housing downturn gave us a two-year glimpse of what it takes to achieve housing affordability and not all of us liked what we saw. With rates of home ownership in decline and a boom that had gone on too long there was justified alarm as the housing affordability crisis took its toll, before the downturn finally happened. But while…
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Elite Agent
Weekend Auction Wrap: Positive signs for the market in 2020
It was a huge weekend of auctions across the country with Sydney again leading all comers, as buyers are continuing to make aggressive moves in a bid to get deals done by Christmas. Sydney’s preliminary auction clearance rate came in at 82.3%, which was up sharply on up on last week’s final clearance rate of…
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