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Leanne Pilkington: Leadership without answers
Leaders often feel pressure to have all the answers. But in challenging conditions or in times of crisis,…
House prices have accelerated fast in 2024
It has been a strong start to 2024 for Australian housing markets, with house prices already up 2.2…
Five hobbies to help reduce stress in your life
With work and life becoming increasingly chaotic for most people, certain hobbies have been found to reduce stress…
High-income households rent more, low-income renters face greater stress
The number of high-income households who choose to rent is on the rise, while lower-income renters are under…
Rustic home Johnny Cash built for his son hits the market
In the 1980s, renowned country music figures Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash enlisted the expertise of esteemed…
Tenants union calls for empty home levy in Tasmania
The Tenants Union of Tasmania has called for an empty home levy after discovering almost 1000 homes were…
Median household incomes can only afford 39 per cent of rental properties
Rental affordability is at its worst level in almost two decades, with households earning a median income of…
From Trauma into Triumph: Mel Thomas’ Mission to Empower the Next Generation
Imagine a world where every young person is empowered with the skills, confidence, and resilience to face life's…
A landlords’ burden: Expert calls to cut ‘regressive’ taxes
A prominent property market analyst and buyer’s agent has called for governments to slash “regressive taxes” such as…
Tiny Sunshine Coast cottage gets 104 bids at auction
A tiny Sunshine Coast cottage, that looks like your grandma’s house, received a staggering 104 bids at action…
Kirsten Dunst’s former New York penthouse hits the market
Two years on from her Oscar nomination for The Power of the Dog, Kirsten Dunst is set to…
Mark McLeod: Is your shop open for business?
Everyone in our industry is always looking for an edge.
New housing lending continues to drop
The value of new housing lending fell in January for the second consecutive month, according to the latest…
Auckland landlord ordered to pay huge fine for property unfit for humans
In a landmark Tenancy Tribunal decision, a West Auckland landlord has been fined NZ$69,563 (AUD$65,125.95) for serious violations…
More Australian women own property than men but struggle with early entry
More Australian women own property than their male counterparts but are more likely to do so later in…
Real estate employees to be awarded excess travel time
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has clarified the way in which employees are to be paid for the…
Housing affordability has reached the lowest level in 20 years
Housing affordability is at its lowest level in 20 years, with interest rate increases putting homebuyers under extreme…
Little Real Estate celebrates zero gender pay gap
A leadership team equally made up of men and women, workplace flexibility and an ethos of equality and…
Harcourts Solutions sees the return of familiar faces
Harcourts Solutions has welcomed back a host of agents who have chosen to rejoin the franchise.
Knight Frank expands its presence on the NSW Central Coast
LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast, the largest agency on the NSW Central Coast, has rebranded to Knight Frank.
Dan Sowden and Jake Loiero take the reins at Ray White Buderim
After 25 years in charge of Ray White Buderim, Brett Graham is handing the reins over to new…
From science to shelter: Nicola Powell’s journey to decode Australia’s property pulse
When Dr Nicola Powell pushes a real estate report or an end of year property wrap out into…
Harvesting hopes: A patchy outlook for farmland values in 2024
Farmland values doubled in the three years to June 2023, however with more mixed agricultural conditions in 2024,…
Former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson lists luxury estate
Derrick Johnson, the celebrated former linebacker for the Texas Longhorns and Kansas City Chiefs, has put his luxurious…
Kelly Qualtrough makes the move to Ray White One Group
Top agent, Kelly Qualtrough has moved to Ray White One Group, where she will look to increase her…
Queensland and Victoria hold property investment gems
Investors should look towards Queensland, Victoria and Sydney’s west, where tight supply and steady demand are likely to…
Building approvals can’t keep up with record immigration
Australia’s record level of immigration is outpacing new construction which means the housing crisis is only going to…
Vibrant auction market bodes well for Autumn selling season
Buyer confidence appears to have returned just in time for the Autumn selling season, with auction volumes and…
How to make the most of your meetings
The adage ‘you will never know if you don’t ask’ is a good rule of thumb when it…
Coastal office markets continue to see steady demand
Coastal office locations are continuing to see steady demand as growing population numbers in regional areas help boost…
Harcourts welcomes top talent from South Africa
Pauline Hareb has moved from one Harcourts SA to another, emigrating from South Africa to South Australia to…
Ayre Real Estate expands with a new office in Barangaroo
Ayre Real Estate is opening a new office in Barangaroo to help support the new One Sydney Harbour…
Nyree Ewings: The heart behind the homes
“The first 10 years are hard, and the second 10 years return.”
Kylie Jenner slashes price on Beverly Hills mansion
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have reduced the asking price of their opulent Beverly Hills mansion in an…
The Australian BTR sector set to outperform
The Australian Build-to-Rent sector (BTR) has the potential to outperform over the next decade with commercial investors needing…