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Population growth to fuel Western Australia and Queensland hotspot growth

Australia’s population has grown to 26.5 million, with Western Australia the fastest growing state, according to new research…

News

Saint & Wood set to deliver exceptional service to St Kilda and Elwood

For Victorian agent Alicia Walker, her 20-year real estate career has always been about far more than just…

News

Higher rates weigh on household spending

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might be getting close to the end of its hiking cycle, but…

Celebrity Homes

Soccer star scores South Florida waterfront mansion

Football star Lionel Messi has expanded his property portfolio in South Florida with the purchase of a waterfront…

News

Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards to gear up for 700km Thailand ride for underprivileged children

Elite Agent Publisher Mark Edwards and Managing Editor Samantha McLean have long sponsored the Digital Live Ride to…

News

Cleverly edited photos help sell cluttered home

A cluttered family home in South Australia, that wasn’t able to be presented to the market in its…

News

Property Council scholarship to promote women in property

A new scholarship aimed at promoting women in property has been announced by the Property Council of Australia…

News

Sydney’s super-prime home sales double

The number of super prime sales above US$10 million have doubled in Sydney, according to the latest Global…

Opinion

Bianca Denham: Why your metrics matter in a shifting spring landscape

As a southern-state resident I, like many of my compatriots, am incredibly excited about spring.

News

Vacancy rates on the rise across the country

There are early signs of relief for struggling renters, with a new report showing vacancy rates have started…

Celebrity Homes

Super fan buys the Brady Bunch house

In a move that capitalises on nostalgia, Tina Trahan, a 53-year-old Brady Bunch aficionado, has purchased the iconic…

Opinion

Hannah Gill: Breaking down barriers to set tenants up for success

Australia is an incredibly multicultural and diverse society, which is one of the reasons it’s such a great…

News

Investors selling up as government threats push them out

New legislation, increased taxation, and potential rental reforms, including rent freezes, have led to 12 per cent of…

Opinion

How to use auction to win more listings

It’s no surprise that the leading performers in nearly every marketplace across Australia are auction listing agents.

News

Sartaj Singh realises his dream with Stellar Estate Agents

Long before Stellar Estate Agents principal Sartaj Singh opened the doors to his own business, he had long…

News

Investing in tourism assets is back as confidence returns

After some lean years during Covid, investment in hotel assets is once again surging, highlighting the improved confidence…

Celebrity Homes

Greta Garbo’s Beverly Hills home hits the market

The Beverly Hills residence once occupied by iconic Swedish actress Greta Garbo has been relisted for $10 million.

News

Australian homes valued at more than $10 trillion again

The total value of Australian homes has again jumped above $10 trillion, after rising $325 billion in the…

News

Innovation ahead: Pontem has joined The Agency

Pontem, an innovative agency that uses a digital immersion suite to market and sell projects in Victoria, has…

Opinion

Caroline Bolderston: The fear of following up

Real estate sales can be a tough and competitive field, and following up with a prospective buyer or…

Opinion

Get your real estate stories in the news: 5 ways to woo journalists (including us!)

It’s an age-old question and one I’ve been asked a lot lately - “How can I get my…

Celebrity Homes

Actress Andie MacDowell Lists Silver Lake property for just under $4 million

Actress Andie MacDowell has put her Silver Lake property in Eastside Los Angeles up for sale, asking just…

News

ATO to crack down on landlords this tax time

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has warned it will crack down on landlords over claiming expenses and claiming…

News

Landlord ordered to pay tenant for not keeping property in “reasonable repair”

A NSW landlord has been ordered to pay a former tenant $2100 for not keeping a rental property…

News

$10 billion housing fund passes after Greens secure an extra $1 billion

After months of protracted negotiations the Housing Australia Future Fund Bill will finally pass the Senate this week,…

Industry News

Top NSW BDM, Lochlan Grahame, joins Raine & Horne Group

Mr Grahame will play a crucial role in finding and onboarding new franchisees to further expand the Raine…

Industry News

National vacancy rate hits new low of 1.1 per cent

The national vacancy rate has hit a new low of just 1.1 per cent after recording its largest…

News

Honest marketing plan sees hoarder house sell way above reserve at auction

A Central Coast hoarder house, complete with clutter and disarray has been sold for an astounding $160,000 over…

Leadership

Shane Kempton: How to step from the comfort zone to the courage zone

We’ve all heard the saying, “Reward for effort”. It sounds pleasant and straight forward enough, doesn't it?

News

Toowoomba’s new social housing a “miracle” for struggling tenants

The first tenants have started moving into new social housing in Toowoomba in Queensland, with 15 more homes…

News

Housing affordability at the lowest level since 2008

Housing affordability continues to worsen across Australia with new data showing it now takes 45.9 per cent of…

Celebrity Homes

Gisele Bündchen buys a model home in Florida

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen has bought a US$9.1 million home in Southwest Ranches, Florida, located roughly an hour from…

News

Claudia Portale takes her talent to The Agency

When Claudia Portale’s vendors are close to selling their properties, it’s not uncommon for the dedicated agent to…

Elite Agent TV

Setting the Standard: John Bongiorno’s Guide to Leadership in Real Estate, Solving the Housing Crisis, and Nurturing Talent

In his remarkable four-decade career, industry legend John Bongiorno alongside James Connell has been one of the driving…

Industry News

2023 REINSW Awards for Excellence winners announced

REINSW has recognised outstanding industry achievement, crowning the winners of its 2023 REINSW Awards for Excellence.