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Real Estate News
National median house price up 7.6 per cent
The national median house price has risen 7.6 per cent in the past 12 months to $1.026 million, according to the latest data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability improves for the first time since 2021
Housing affordability for home buyers has finally turned a corner, showing improvement for the first time in three years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government offers cheap loans to boost energy efficiency
The federal government has announced a new initiative through the Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF) that will offer cheap loans to households to help save on power bills.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Redefining mentoring: There’s no one-size-fits-all
Most progressive real estate businesses have mentoring programs in recognition of the importance of sharing ideas, wisdom, experiences and more.
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Inflation figures spell longer rate pause not a rate rise
The final hurdle in the fight against inflation may be proving a difficult one to jump, but it should not lead to an interest rate rise in June, according to experts.
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Supply, not landlords, behind the housing crisis
Australia's housing crisis is being driven by supply issues rather than greedy landlords or rising interest rates, according to Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Luke Banitsiotis crowned top auctioneer at the AUSTROS
Woodards Blackburn's Luke Banitsiotis, has been crowned the nation's top auctioneer for 2024, after taking out The Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) in Hobart.
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Real Estate News
Budget funding positive but not enough to solve housing crisis
The property industry has largely welcomed the Federal Government’s housing funding, announced ahead of today’s budget, but there are still calls for more to be done.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian housing is ‘far from equitable’ and getting worse
The Australian housing system is likely to get worse for years to come unless the government fulfils all of its housing promises and is able to meet the high level of demand according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA unveils the agenda for the Centennial Congress
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has released the final program for the historic REIA Centennial Congress which aims to examine what the future has in store for the industry.
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Elite Agent
Jo Oliveri: Why property management is facing a do or die moment
The property management industry is hurtling towards a definitive 'do or die' moment in history, and it is time for the industry to take action.
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Real Estate News
Is the inflation spike just a ‘blip’ on the radar?
Inflation figures released today are likely to see interest rates remain high for longer, according to experts.
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Movers and Shakers
Laing+Simmons adds two new offices
Laing+Simmons has continued to expand its reach with two new offices opening across Sydney.
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Elite Agent
What to do when your business stalls
When it comes to moving your real estate business forward, that growth doesn’t have to be in a straight line.
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Real Estate News
REIA launches action plan to tackle housing crisis and boost property management
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a Property Management Action Plan designed to simultaneously tackle the housing crisis and bolster property management as a profession.
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Real Estate News
Build-to-rent lift-off won’t solve the housing crisis
Build-to-rent continues to gather momentum in Australia, but it is unlikely to be the housing crisis saviour, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Inflation remains steady, but rate cut hopes remain
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged at 3.4 per cent in the 12 months to February, however, experts believe rate cuts are still coming.
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Movers and Shakers
Laing+Simmons honours their top performers at annual awards
Laing+Simmons has highlighted their best-performed agents and offices at the annual awards night in Sydney.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National median house and unit prices continue to rise
National house prices have tipped over the $1 million mark after a strong quarter of growth right across the country.
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Movers and Shakers
Angela Avgerinos returns to Laing+Simmons as head of network performance
Experienced real estate professional Angela Avgerinos is headed back to Laing+Simmons as the new Head of Network Performance, as the group looks to continue to evolve its “fluid structure”.
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Movers and Shakers
REIA names the finalists for National Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has named the finalists for this year's National Awards for Excellence, highlighting those in the industry who are leading from the front.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Leanne Pilkington: Leadership without answers
I’ve been fortunate over the years to have been trusted to fulfil various leadership positions, at the organisational, industry and philanthropic levels.
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Real Estate News
New housing lending continues to drop
The value of new housing lending fell in January for the second consecutive month, according to the latest ABS Lending Indicators.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability has reached the lowest level in 20 years
Housing affordability is at its lowest level in 20 years, with interest rate increases putting homebuyers under extreme pressure, according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA to represent Australia at climate forum in Paris
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is sending a representative to the upcoming Buildings and Climate Global Forum in Paris.
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Real Estate News
Stable inflation sparks optimism for the RBA’s next move
Industry experts are quietly confident the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave interest rates on hold when it next meets, with inflation holding steady.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA warns against over-favouring corporates in BTR investments
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has cautioned the Federal government, not to prioritise foreign investment into Build to rent (BTR) over individual investors.
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Real Estate News
‘Right to disconnect’ laws could impact real estate
Proposed new laws allowing employees to ignore “unreasonable” contact from their bosses, and related third parties, after hours could potentially impact the real estate industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rates likely to stay on hold after inflation tumbles
Inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in two years, with experts now predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will leave rates on hold at next week’s meeting.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA on the hunt for solutions to the regional housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is putting together a summit focused on finding solutions to help ease the ongoing housing crisis that is severely hurting regional Australia.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Leanne Pilkington: Interest rates, supply challenges and emerging real estate trends in 2024
In the throes of 2024, the Australian real estate market faces a critical juncture, challenged by the ebb and flow of interest rates and pressing supply issues. Here, Laing+Simmons Chief Executive Officer and Real Estate Institute of Australia President, Leanne Pilkington, reveals why this pivotal moment will demand unprecedented adaptability and strategic foresight from buyers, sellers, investors and agents alike.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The top 50 residential real estate influencers for 2023
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, record sales and the AI boom, 2023 has once again been a year for the record books.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability drops to a new low
Australians are struggling to afford housing like never before as rising interest rates and soaring housing and rental prices continue to bite.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Leanne Pilkington named president of REIA
A powerhouse trio of female real estate experts will lead the Real Estate Institute of Australia into 2024, with Leanne Pilkington being named president and Hannah Gill taking on the deputy president role.
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Real Estate News
Redefining leadership: real estate’s leading ladies gather in Sydney
Establishing themselves in a male-dominated industry, balancing life with work, and the leadership qualities needed to excel in the sector, were just some of the topics covered at the annual Canapes and Conversations networking event this week.
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