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Pressley’s proposal: Why stamp duty should be swapped for a Medicare-style housing levy

Leading property analyst Simon Pressley has called on stamp duty to be abolished and replaced with a three…

News

Has the bank of Mum and Dad shut its doors?

Despite record-high property prices and surging interest rates, just 1-in-10 first-home buyers are tapping into the bank of…

News

Foreign investors offload Australian commercial property

Foreign investors have reduced their exposure to Australian commercial property, as higher interest rates and soft returns for…

News

How’s the serenity at this all black Noosa Heads home

In Queensland's serene Noosa Heads, there stands a home that defies conventional expectations – a home as dark…

The power of a team: Ibrahim Merjan on scaling your business to 150 sales, an ‘auction everything’ approach and building your team sooner

Closing 150 sales in 12 months is only possible if you’re able to put together and manage a…

Celebrity Homes

Madeleine Albright’s Washington home hits the market

In the heart of Washington, DC, amid the enchanting beauty of the fall season, Madeleine Albright's historic abode…

Features

The Block’s marketing magic: lessons for real estate agents

There’s a lot more to marketing the high-end properties you find on The Block than simply throwing together…

Opinion

Spring cleaning your business: dust off inefficiencies and find hidden treasures

Spring is here! We’re all getting excited to get out of our trackies, off the lounge and throw…

News

Queensland agent to set a new benchmark in Cairns

Over an 18-year career, Queensland agent Adam Saitta has worked with both big brands and boutique agencies, and…

Partner Content

How agents can dramatically improve their auction campaigns

The number one goal for most real estate agents when it comes to marketing a property, is to…

News

Australian households still managing to service their mortgage

Australian mortgage holders remain susceptible to financial stability risks, as higher inflation and rising interest rates continue to…

Celebrity Homes

Nick Cummins puts his Broadbeach Waters home on the market

Renowned international rugby player turned reality TV star, Nick Cummins, affectionately known as the 'Honey Badger,' has decided…

Industry News

Vacancy rates plummet to another record low

National vacancy rates have tumbled to yet another record low, with three capital cities recording a vacancy rate…

News

The REIV elects Jacob Caine as new president

Caine Real Estate Chief Executive Officer Jacob Caine has been elected as president of the Real Estate Institute of…

News

Liza Balian joins First National as business growth manager for Victoria

Liza Balian has joined First National Real Estate’s Business Growth Management team in Victoria, with a remit to…

First-home buyers
News

Demand for the Home Guarantee Scheme surges

The number of Australian first-home buyers taking up the Home Guarantee Scheme has surged, as younger Australians battle…

News

Anywhere and RE/MAX commit to clear costs in commissions case

Anywhere Real Estate and RE/MAX will require their agents to be clear and transparent about the cost of…

Opinion

How to publish content marketing every single day without running out of ideas

In the real estate industry, you need to put your name in front of potential vendors all the…

Celebrity Homes

Heather Graham splashes $3.7 million on LA home

Heather Graham, renowned for her 22-year tenure at her Hollywood Hills home, has recently invested in a new…

building approvals
Opinion

Nerida Conisbee: Construction cost crisis nears its end

Construction cost increases have been a major driver of inflation and a big problem for housing supply.

News

Generative AI tops global CEOs’ investment list

Generative AI is the top investment priority for 70 per cent of company leaders across the globe, according…

News

Investors flee the eastern states for Western Australia

After nearly a decade in the doldrums, property investors are flooding back into Western Australia at the expense…

Leadership

Jimmy Burgess: 7 ways to master your focus for success

In an ever-shifting property market, knowing where to focus your energy can be the make-or-break factor for real…

News

New company set to make build-to-rent more flexible for tenants

A new property management company is aiming to make build-to-rent properties across Sydney more flexible and convenient for…

News

Foreign Investment Review Board rejects Tinkler buyer

The multi-million dollar sale of Nathan Tinkler's beachfront mansion has collapsed, with reports suggesting the Foreign Investment Review…

Celebrity Homes

Kiefer Sutherland gets out of California

Actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland is exiting the California property market, putting up for sale his residence in…

Elite Agent TV

Turning challenges in to triumphs: Chris Hanley on mastering soft skills, caring about your clients and bouncing back in a tough year

In a year that’s tested the mettle of even the most experienced agents, Chris Hanley leverages four decades…

News

Chrissie Ren joins The Rubinstein Group

The Rubinstein Group has appointed its first female sales executive, with Chrissie Ren joining the group at its…

News

Richest US landlords see their wealth surge in 2023

Despite higher interest rates weighing on property prices, the wealth of the richest real estate tycoons in the…

Elite Agent TV

Jonathan Creek and Samantha McLean: How AI is transforming Australian real estate

Once upon a time, Artificial Intelligence was stuff of science fiction novels, but today it's increasingly part of…

News

Perth listings hit the lowest level in 30 years

The supply of homes for sale across Perth has fallen to the lowest level in 30 years, with…

mental health
News

69 per cent of homeowners won’t cope if interest rates rise again

More than two-thirds of borrowers won’t be able to pay the mortgage if interest rates rise again according…

Celebrity Homes

Former Rolling Stones drummer’s historic manor on the market

The former home of the late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts is on the market for $13.85 million.

News

Auction volumes hit the highest level in more than 12 months

Spring selling season is well and truly back in force with new data showing that auction volumes have…