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Amazon to invest extra $1.4 billion in affordable housing
Amazon will invest an extra US$1.4 billion in its Housing Equity Fund, which is aimed at creating or…
Our top picks from the AREC 2024 Expo Hall
Australian’s ‘thriving’ in life but stressed at work
Australians and New Zealanders have reported “thriving” in life despite many being stressed at work and actively looking…
Seller confidence surges: new listings up 6.5 per cent in May
Seller confidence is returning to the real estate market, with new listings up 6.5 per cent in May.
Microsoft removes listing data from Bing Real Estate
Bing Real Estate has come under fire for allegedly listing properties sourced directly from Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com.
Agents need to ‘stand for something’
Agents must “stand for something” if they want to separate themselves from the pack was the message coming…
Toxic positivity: When looking on the bright side of life isn’t so bright
There is a dark side when it comes to good vibes. Sometimes, seriously challenging circumstances in life, especially…
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,…
Childcare assets remain attractive for investors
The childcare sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, however rising construction costs and changing demographics have…
REIQ: Why the State Budget is a ‘mixed bag’
This week’s Queensland Budget delivers a “mixed bag” for housing and small business, despite the largely positive increase…
Meghan Trainor lists LA mansion
Grammy-winning singer Meghan Trainor has recently purchased DJ Zedd’s opulent mansion in Encino, Los Angeles, for just over…
Landlord ordered to compensate drug-growing tenant
A New Zealand landlord has been ordered to compensate a tenant $10,000, despite the tenant's involvement in illegal…
The Agency introduces a new domestic violence support program
The Agency has announced a new Family and Domestic Violence policy that will include a one-off $5,000 payment…
Real estate leaders on King’s Birthday Honours List
A trio of businessmen and philanthropists connected to the real estate industry have received King’s birthday honours.
Pancho Mehrotra: Master your mind to master your life
How we manage our minds pretty much determines how well we manage our lives.
Nerida Conisbee: The uncomfortable truth about achieving housing affordability
There have been a lot of people, events and policies blamed for Australia's low level of housing affordability.
Lending indicators show buyer numbers are rising
Despite high interest rates, the number of active buyers in the market is on the rise, according to…
WA and QLD the best locations for growth and yield
Western Australia and Queensland have a number of locations where investors can potentially see both capital growth and…
Gwyneth Paltrow lists LA home for $30 million
Now that Gwyneth Paltrow’s custom-built mansion in Santa Barbara’s posh seaside Montecito enclave has finally come to fruition,…
The power of ‘yes’: Katrina Tarrant on mindset, mental health, solving the housing crisis and tech versus touch
Katrina Tarrant’s ‘yes’ mindset not only fuels her leadership, it also inspires extraordinary personal achievements - even though…
Darren Krakowiak: 7 strategies for dealing with rejection in commercial real estate
What’s your approach when you hear, “We’ve decided to go with someone else”?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s former home up for grabs
The former home of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has hit the market, with an asking price of US$12.5…
REIQ calls on QLD Government to do more in State Budget
Ahead of the State Budget, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling for more action to…
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…
NSW proposed no grounds eviction laws to hurt landlord rights
The deadline for submissions into proposed no grounds evictions laws in NSW is approaching, amidst concerns, that landlords'…
Harcourts goes global with new ‘We make it possible’ brand position
Using the string of HX2024 network conferences across South Africa, New Zealand and Australia as its launch platform…
Signs the rental market is easing in Perth
There are growing signs that the rental market in Perth is easing with median rents holding steady for…
Committed to community: How Steve Turner is making a difference
“Don’t write a cheque, turn up.”
The AREAs: More awards than ever before in 2024
Submissions for the 2024 REA Excellence Awards have opened, with more awards to win this year than ever…
Bianca Denham: How to turn conference motivation into real estate success
We have just seen another AREC conference completed, with reports of 5000 agents congregating for upskilling and motivation…
Broken Hill could solve Australia’s housing woes
A buyers agent is calling for Australia’s inland cities to undergo an urban renewal in a bid to…
One in 10 borrowers has missed a mortgage repayment
Higher interest rates and rising costs have led to more than one in ten borrowers missing a mortgage…
Happy campers keep caravan parks in hot demand
Demand for caravan parks remains high as the sector continues to build on the momentum from the lockdown…
Pee-wee Herman’s real life playhouse hits the market
Ten months after his passing at age 70, the Los Angeles estate of Paul Reubens, the actor and…