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South Australia bans rent bidding
The South Australian government has followed New South Wales’ lead and outlawed rent bidding in the hope it…
AI could potentially lead to white-collar “Rust Belt suburbs”
The rapid rise in AI is already changing the way white-collar workers operate and it has the potential…
Nick Brown: striking the right balance
For those of you who have followed along in my articles over the years, you will know I…
News Corp unveils two new property magazines
Real estate development and new home news will be the feature of two new property-related magazines News Corp…
Victoria dominates most in-demand suburbs
The Victorian suburbs of Berwick and Melbourne are the two most in-demand suburbs in the nation, according to…
Arctic Monkeys Matt Helders lists LA home for US$3 million
Renowned drummer, singer, and songwriter Matt Helders of the famed British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys has placed…
Scammers fleece agent out of $300,000
A WA real estate agent has lost $329,500 after scammers successfully stole $329,500 from a trust account last…
Short-term and loss-making resales on the rise
Some sellers could be incurring a loss in order to avoid high mortgage repayments, with new data showing…
Bianca Denham: where are all the listings?
Even in the face of continued rate rises, the real estate market is defying the speculators and pessimists.
The building inspection tips your vendors haven’t thought of
An Adelaide building inspections company has released a 12-step checklist for real estate agents and their vendors to…
More branded residences coming to Australia
Australia could soon see more branded residences popping up, with developments featuring the likes of the Ritz-Carlton and…
The hotel industry rebounds as tourism nears pre-COVID levels
The hotel sector is showing signs of a return to pre-COVID occupancy levels, while room rates are also…
Fergie sells custom-built mansion in Solvang
Renowned singer Fergie has sold her custom-built family retreat nestled in the serene town of Solvang, for about…
A firm grip on personality: the handshake language
The handshake is a universal gesture of greeting, farewell, agreement, and friendship.
The majority of agents are complying with NSW rent bidding laws
The vast majority of agents in NSW are doing the right thing and complying with rental bidding laws…
Lisa Pennell appointed new CEO for Barry Plant
Lisa Pennell has been appointed chief executive officer of the Barry Plant Group just six months after joining…
Ask Jo: My best property manager wants to leave – what do I do?
It is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to find and retain employees, especially since the pandemic lockdowns.
RE/MAX Metro on the move
Changes are afoot at RE/MAX Metro, with the Sydney real estate office relocating to the Lower North Shore…
The fibs naughty renters tell their landlords
If you’ve ever told a fib to your landlord, then you’re not alone, with a new survey finding…
Western Australia has the best property market conditions
Some of Australia’s smaller capital cities and their associated regional areas have the strongest property markets in the…
Rod Stewart’s magnificent mansion hits the market for US$70 million
London-born music legend Sir Rod Stewart, known for his raspy vocals and captivating performances, has decided to part…
Ray White Upper North Shore welcomes top trainer
Tom Van said his skill set centres around continued growth and fine tuning an agent’s business to operate…
Fisherman Bay has Australia’s most serviceable mortgage repayments
Buyers looking for the most economical towns and suburbs where mortgage repayments are manageable should head to Fisherman…
Caroline Bolderston: claiming your missing millions in missed listings
For most agents, missed listings and sales are par for the course. But what if there was a…
Profitability is the number one concern for agency bosses
Profitability has been named the biggest challenge in the real estate industry courtesy of falling transaction volumes, according…
Auction floor dialogue: how to properly communicate with vendors and buyers on auction day
When an auction starts and the auctioneer calls for an opening bid, only to be met with a…
States desperate for social housing as rough sleeping numbers spike
The government needs to build 6000 new social houses every year for the next decade to end homelessness…
Your chance to own a former theme park
The former Fantasy Glades theme park in Port Macquarie is up for sale with potential buyers able to…
Thriving in high-stakes roles: wisdom from Flying Without a Net
There's a common misconception that leaders need to be invincible. But what happens when you're not?
From rowing to real estate: business lessons from the Oarsome Foursome’s Drew Ginn
Think rowing and real estate have nothing in common? Wrong.
Transforming good into great: lessons for lasting success
Jim Collins' book, Good to Great, is a highly influential business book that explores what differentiates good companies…
The Leadership Diaries: Gavin Lloyd on empowering sales teams, building resilience and navigating a changing market
Trade Me Property's Head of Sales, Gavin Lloyd talks about what it takes to be a leader in…
Herron Todd White: $750,000 won’t buy you as much as it used to
The surge in property prices since 2020 has left many homebuyers out in the cold, with fewer options…
REIA hits out at Greens over rental inquiry fiasco
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has slammed the Greens over the party’s decision to block the…