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Real estate networks champion charitable causes

Real estate agents are a philanthropic bunch and with Christmas just around the corner, three networks have given…

Celebrity Homes

Formula 1 driver Jenson Button puts Barbie-inspired villa on the market in Palm Sprin

In Palm Springs, California, a unique 1930s Spanish-style villa has entered the market with an asking price of…

News

See inside the tiny apartment worth $500,000

A minuscule apartment in Bondi Beach has been snapped up at auction for a staggering $511,000, surpassing its…

Industry News

Australia’s most viewed properties in 2023

A chapel with a graveyard, a fixer-upper with 19 bedrooms, a house from The Block, an abode with…

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Borrowers to be spared a Christmas interest rate hike

This week’s lower-than-expected inflation number is shaping up as an early Christmas present for borrowers, with the Reserve…

Opinion

Imogen Callister: New year, new you…. new listings? 

Through my work as mentor, I have discovered the formula and the key ingredients for success that are…

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‘Beds and sheds’ to see strong demand in 2024

Property assets in “beds and sheds” sectors which include tourism, boarding houses, blocks of units and industrial assets…

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New Zealand property prices continue to recover

Property prices in New Zealand ticked higher last month adding to the recent string of increases suggesting the…

From receptionist to real estate trailblazer: Nicole Katsivelas on leadership essentials, mastering company culture and overcoming self-limitations

Imagine transforming from a front desk receptionist to a high-flying partner and head of department at leading Victorian…

Celebrity Homes

LeBron James’ former Miami mansion sells for $18.5 million

A luxurious Miami mansion, previously owned by basketball icon LeBron James, has been purchased for US$18.5 million.

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What buyers want – granny flats, sheds, new homes and a study

Sydney buyers want granny flats, Melbournites are looking for new builds, while over in the west, the humble…

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Property prices hit record high despite growth slowing

Australian property prices have hit a new record high, climbing 0.22 per cent in November, according to PropTrack.

Leadership

From tragedy to triumph: A year of unforeseen lessons amid a resilient recovery

My husband was hit by a car in May this year. Matt was riding his motorbike home from…

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The RBA was ‘too hasty’ in raising interest rates again

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might have been too hasty in hiking interest rates last month, with…

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Property portal realestate.com.au extends its support of the Sydney Swans

Property portal realestate.com.au has extended its partnership with the Sydney Swans for two more seasons. 

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Sydney super prime sales buck the worldwide trend

Rising interest rates have been slowing down the super prime market around the world, however, Sydney has bucked…

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US home sellers file another commission lawsuit

Another lawsuit has been filed in the US against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major real…

Celebrity Homes

Rupert Murdoch’s nephew selling ‘Paradise Found’

David Calvert-Jones, an Australian-born businessman based in Los Angeles, has put his Sullivan Canyon home up for sale…

Industry News

Property prices tipped to rise further in 2024

Combined capital city house and unit prices are tipped to reach a record high in 2024, after price…

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Two-thirds of buyers and renters want energy-efficient homes

Increasing energy costs are leading homebuyers and renters to turn towards energy-efficient homes according to a new report.

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Bringing pets to work could help bring office sector back to life

With workplaces around the country struggling to get people back to work, allowing pets could help bring offices…

Celebrity Homes

Melbourne crypto king splashes $70 million on New York home

Bijan Tehrani, a Melbourne-based entrepreneur known for his crypto casino business, has acquired an iconic New York townhouse…

First-home buyers
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Help to Buy scheme set to get more people into a home

Thousands of Australians looking to buy a home and struggling with affordability will soon get more government help,…

Opinion

Beige flags: Are they harmless quirks or warning signs?

In real estate, where trust and relationships are paramount, a new trend has emerged on the horizon -…

Industry News

Sea change out, tree change in: Australians flock inland for an affordable lifestyle

Buyers are swapping the beach for the bush when it comes to relocating to more affordable regional areas,…

Industry News

Unlocking confidence in Australia’s property market: agents hold the key to easing frustration and uncertainty

Australians are feeling frustrated, unbalanced and uncertain about the current property market, providing agents an opportunity to solve…

Partner Content

Is your business insurance ready for the new year?

The calendar year is winding down. Like most agents, you’re no doubt looking forward to a break over…

Aaron Worrad Mr Worrad Property Gold Coast real estate
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Reforms needed to boost housing supply

Reform is needed to help boost housing supply amidst an unprecedented population increase according to an expert.

Celebrity Homes

Guitar Hero engineer to auction his California estate

The expansive 15-acre estate of Jack McCauley, known for his pioneering work with Guitar Hero and Oculus VR,…

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Andrew Hauser appointed Deputy Governor of the RBA

The Federal Government has appointed Andrew Hauser as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for…

Industry News

Home ownership hurdles: 2023 sees soaring costs, sinking affordability

Housing affordability has plummeted on three fronts in 2023, with simultaneous rises in rent values, housing values and…

Industry News

Buying beats renting in over a third of Australian homes

Rent growth over the past 12 months means it’s still cheaper to buy than rent more than one-third…

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Airspace development association aims to tackle housing crisis

A new association has been set up aiming to encourage the new construction process of airspace development to…

Industry News

Summer’s approach spurs REIA to champion mutual agreements for tenant home modifications

Tenants looking to make moderate changes to a property they’re renting should reach out to their property manager…

Opinion

Justine Wilson: 6 simple ways to rejuvenate a home for the new year

As we approach the end of the year, Justine Wilson, the Founder and Director of Vault Interiors, brings…