Search Results for: The Block
-
INDUSTRY NEWS
Barry Plant Eastern Group takes a collaborative approach to growth
Just over 12 months on from the successful acquisition of Philip Webb Real Estate, Barry Plant Eastern Group has successfully navigated the rapid expansion thanks to a collaborative approach with members of the new team.
Read More » -
CONTRIBUTORS
Darren Krakowiak: Setting goals for commercial real estate success in 2024
Setting goals and taking action often go hand in hand, but many action-oriented commercial real estate agents tend to overlook the importance of goals.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing crisis is due to lack of supply, not immigration
The more than 500,000 new immigrants aren’t causing pressure on the housing market or making property prices more expensive according to a leading buyers agent.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Shane Smollen to sell Byron Bay beauty worth more than $40 million
A lavish beachfront property in Byron Bay, spanning three land titles with a 30m coast frontage, is currently drawing significant attention from potential buyers.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Vacancy rates ease but market remains exceptionally tight
You wouldn’t call it a Christmas gift, but vacancy rates eased slightly in November, with the national vacancy rate up .04 percentage points in November.
Read More » -
CONTRIBUTORS
Two-way care: Fostering a collaborative and productive workplace
Within a healthy and productive workplace, the relationship between employers or leaders and employees forms the backbone of a thriving culture.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Is real estate’s PR problem solved? How tech can build trust in the real estate sector
Real estate agencies can turn to technology to help them build trust with clients and maintain them as life-long supporters, according to an industry expert.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s top-growth suburbs saw values rise 30 per cent
The top-performing suburbs across the country, saw their values surge more than 20 per cent this year according to new data.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign investment fees up, aiming to ease Aussie housing crisis
The Federal Government will triple foreign investment fees for the purchase of established homes and double ‘ghost house’ fees for foreign-owned dwellings in a bid to boost Australia’s housing stock.
Read More » -
Celebrity Homes
Former Yankees star Johnny Damon lists his epic mansion
Retired Major League Baseball star Johnny Damon has placed his extravagant Florida mansion on the market, with a staggering asking price of US$30 million.
Read More » -
Thought Leaders Podcast
Emotional connections: Steve Carroll on marketing that captures and holds attention, stands out in the crowd and creates credibility
In a market where competition is fierce and agility is king, Steve Carroll masterfully reveals the art of seizing hidden opportunities, crafting captivating digital narratives, and pioneering cutting-edge tactics that redefine success in the ever-evolving world of real estate.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Three ways to give back to your clients this festive season
It doesn’t matter what industry you work in or what suburb you live in, everyone likes to receive a ‘thank you’. The trouble is, in today’s fast-paced society, saying ‘thank you’ can be easily forgotten. But US psychologist Sara Algoe, from the University of North Carolina, says those two little words can have a big impact. Rather than just being…
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Agency operating costs and commissions impacting profit margins
Challenging market conditions over the past few years with rising costs and declining commissions have been weighing on real estate businesses according to a new report.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Store linked to bushranger Ned Kelly hits the market
A Benalla store where Ned Kelly battled with police has hit the market for the first time in 35 years.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth house prices hit a new record high
Strong demand for property in Perth has seen the median house price hit a record high of $585,000 in November according to new data.
Read More » -
Celebrity Homes
Bob Dylan sells his Scottish Highlands estate
Renowned singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has successfully sold his remarkable 16-bedroom mansion, Aultmore House, nestled in the rugged and scenic Scottish Highlands.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA appoints a new chief economist and assistant governor
Sarah Hunter has been appointed chief economist and assistant governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
Read More » -
CONTRIBUTORS
The psychological exodus: losing momentum before the Christmas break
As the holiday season approaches and the prospect of the Christmas break looms, it is not uncommon for us to mentally check out and lose momentum in the days leading up to the end of the working year.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Property prices could rise 4 per cent next year
The rebound in the property market is expected to continue in 2024, with values to rise by up to 4 per cent according to a new report.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Aussies are stashing cash in their offset accounts
Borrowers are stashing spare cash in their offset accounts in a bid to help fend off higher interest rates and rising cost of living.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
The Block serial buyer Danny Wallis to offload his 11 Victorian properties
One of the biggest buyers on The Block, Danny Wallis, is set to sell all of Victorian investment properties, with new taxes and regulations making it untenable for the investor.
Read More » -
CONTRIBUTORS
Nerida Conisbee: Canberra tops the country for economic growth
It was a great year for mining, we were all travelling again and population growth surged.
Read More » -
Celebrity Homes
Fredrick Eklund lists Beverly Hills ‘forever home’ for $11 million
Fredrick Eklund, renowned for his role in the popular TV series Million Dollar Listing, has listed his Beverly Hills estate for sale at $11 million, a significant increase from its price just two years ago.
Read More » -
CONTRIBUTORS
2023 Real estate review: market shifts and insurance impacts
I’m reminded of an ancient Chinese curse that reads: “may you live in interesting times”.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Darwin property market poised for major growth
Double digit property price growth is tipped for Darwin in 2024, with one expert forecasting a return to the dizzying heights of 2012.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Confidence returns as auction volumes hit a 19-month high
Vendors have been busy trying to sell their properties before the Christmas break, with capital city auction volumes surging to a 19-month high.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Survive to ‘25: Predictions for the commercial property market
After a challenging 2023 that saw interest rate increases hampering investment activity and affecting values, the outlook for 2024 will continue to be difficult.
Read More » -
Celebrity Homes
West Ham United chairman lists historic London mansion
In a major move in the UK property market, David Sullivan, chairman of West Ham United Football Club and prominent Welsh media figure, has put his luxurious London mansion up for sale.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Australians under extreme financial stress compared to 2020
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping rates on hold, Australians are still facing mounting financial stress according to a new survey.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Aussie mortgage holders spared a Christmas interest rate rise
The Reserve Bank of Australia has provided mortgage holders a Christmas time reprieve, electing to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at today’s board meeting.
Read More » -
CONTRIBUTORS
Bianca Denham: The challenge of leadership
The concept of leadership can seem abstract, hard to define and a topic that challenges many.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Renters facing a tight changeover period as vacancy rates remain low
The traditional summer changeover period is shaping up as an incredibly challenging period for renters with the latest vacancy data showing supply remains at record low levels.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
The $1.5 million house covered in doodles
Most parents tell their kids not to draw on the walls but for artist Sam Cox, he’s been able to take his childhood passion for doodling and transform his US$1.5 million Kent home into a piece of art.
Read More »