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Perth house prices continue to rise, units stable

Perth’s house market is on the rise, while the city’s unit market has remained stable, according to the…

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Devine Real Estate joins The Agency

The largest acquisition in The Agency’s history has come to fruition, with Devine Real Estate joining the national…

News

Zillow launches ChatGPT plugin for seamless house hunting.

Buyers will no longer have to fall down the endless scroll hole when searching for a property in…

News

Technology and digitisation to disrupt 23 per cent of jobs

Almost one-quarter of jobs will be disrupted in the next five years, with technology and digitisation fuelling the…

Strategy & Best Practice

May the 4th be with you: What real estate agents can learn from Star Wars

People the world over celebrate Star Wars Day every May 4, with the phrase “May the 4th be…

Opinion

Dan Argent: Want to increase your volume? Here are three things you need to focus on

This article will give you tips on prospecting, digital tactics and using print to make sure people don’t…

The sensitive salesperson
Opinion

Selling Smarter: Why Personality Matters in Real Estate Sales

How can you identify if a team member is best suited to networking, cold calling, presenting, objection handling…

News

We need a ‘lemon law’ to make all the homes we buy and rent more energy-efficient

A long-awaited increase in energy-efficiency requirements for new homes is part of revised Australian construction standards that have…

Celebrity Homes

Cody Ko buys Reese Witherspoon’s Malibu holiday house

YouTube sensation Cody Ko and his wife Kelsey Kreppel have purchased Reese Witherspoon’s former vacation home in Malibu…

Industry News

Interest rates rise for the 11th time in this cycle

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates for the 11th time in 12 months, lifting the…

News

Zillow CEO to be questioned in rival’s antitrust lawsuit

Seattle-based real estate platform, REX - Real Estate Exchange, has been granted permission to question Zillow Group Chief…

Opinion

Small space, big style: Justine Wilson’s Top 5 tricks for making any home feel bigger

Forget expensive extensions and knocking down walls, adding a sense of space to a property that's about to…

News

Personal ambition and work-life balance: David Samarges first 100 days with Agents’Agency

As a highly-driven sales agent, David Samarges has carved a reputation among Victoria’s elite.

Opinion

Privacy Awareness Week: why your clients’ privacy matters to them – and you

Let’s face it, when it comes to trust, the real estate industry isn’t always viewed very highly, especially…

Celebrity Homes

Hello Again: Neil Diamond’s former Upper East Side neighbours offer a sweet real estate deal

Two apartments in the H. Bramhall Gilbert mansion, below Neil Diamond's penthouse, have been listed for sale.

News

Well-known media identity joins The Agency

Tim Gossage can’t wait to do his first open home.

Industry News

McGrath targets Brisbane for growth with a focus on attracting new real estate talent

McGrath Estate Agents continues to add to its sales teams across its company owned Brisbane operations (Paddington, New…

Opinion

What you need to know about NZ’s debt-to-income ratios

During a recent presentation to a group of property investors, the topic of interest that sparked the most…

Celebrity Homes

Princess Margaret’s French Riviera estate up for auction

A majestic French Riviera estate once owned by Princess Margaret of Denmark has been listed for sale at…

News

Confidence returns to the property market

Confidence is slowly returning to property markets across the country, with demand for quality properties still remaining high…

Opinion

Tom Ferry: 3 ways to focus on the “plays that work”

Succeeding in real estate is often more about being consistent and focusing on the things that work for…

building approvals
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Federal Government boosts housing packages ahead of the May Budget

The Federal Government has announced a raft of increases to national housing initiatives ahead of its May 9…

News

The rate debate: 55 per cent of experts expect a rate rise

Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holding rates steady last month and inflation appearing to reach a…

Industry News

Australian housing downturn has likely ended with positive growth trend emerging

Three of Australia’s leading real estate data providers have suggested the property market downturn is over.

News

Ouwens Casserly wins AREAs Residential Agency of the Year

Transitioning to a shared leadership model forced upon them in difficult circumstances has been credited with Ouwens Casserly…

Elite Agent TV

Money, money, money: Dan Argent on planning your financial future, the once-in-a-decade opportunity for agents and how to pay off a mortgage in under five years

UrbanX founder, Dan Argent shares his insights on how agents can build true wealth, why you should look…

News

REIV calls for an alternative to stamp duty

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged policymakers to do away with “lazy” taxes like stamp…

PROFILING WITH PURPOSE
Opinion

Leanne Pilkington: profiling with purpose

Unlocking the secrets of effective communication in real estate can lead to powerful outcomes. Here, Leanne Pilkington explains…

News

O*NO Legal launches accessible start-up super course

Real estate industry legal specialists O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents' Lawyer have developed a step-by-step program…

News

Sydney’s Woollahra named most affluent Local Government Area

Waterfront locations dominate the list of Australia’s wealthiest LGAs, with Woollahra topping the list of the most affluent…

News

Buyers increasingly focused on lifestyle and location: HTW

While interest rates and affordability have dominated the headlines, most home buyers are increasingly focused on access to…

Celebrity Homes

Comedian Amy Schumer sells stunning Upper West Side penthouse for $13 million

Amy Schumer, the well-known comedian and actress, has sold her Upper West Side penthouse after being on the…

News

REA Group announces all the AREAs winners

Winners in the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced with Ouwens Casserly Real Estate taking out…

Industry News

Is the downturn over? House prices on the rise

Australia's property market is showing cautious signs of recovery, with house prices across the combined capitals increasing in…

Features

Elizabeth Newman: hitting the ground running

Elizabeth Newman may have only been in the property management industry for 10 months, but the Best Nest…