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A silver lining in NZ’s soft property market: values rise in 128 suburbs

Soft property market conditions continue across New Zealand, but there is some positive price news, with more than…

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Commercial property investors seek cemeteries and brothels in unorthodox property hunt

Carparks, churches, cemeteries and brothels are among the unorthodox assets commercial property investors have turned to in recent…

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Roxy Jacenko selling her luxury Paddington office

Well-known publicist Roxy Jacenko is making headlines once again as she embarks on a new chapter in her…

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REIV leader Quentin Kilian and Charter Hall co-founder Cedric Fuchs named in King’s Birthday Honours List

Real Estate Institute of Victoria Chief Executive Officer Quentin Kilian has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours…

Silencing the noise
Leadership

Fiona Blayney: silencing digital distractions

Balancing work and family while working from home can be difficult, especially with constant digital distractions. Fiona Blayney…

Elite Agent TV

Mel Robbins reveals four key insights to overcome procrastination

You've got a huge listing presentation tomorrow but rather than preparing for it, you spend an hour scrolling…

Opinion

Seize the season: why winter is the perfect time to showcase properties

Each winter, agents begin to stockpile listing opportunities. They nurture sellers through the middle of the year with…

Celebrity Homes

Google Co-founder Sergey Brin adds magnificent Malibu estate to his property collection

Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google and one of the wealthiest individuals globally, has recently acquired a magnificent…

Opinion

Don’t take a pocket knife to a gunfight

Armed with the power of Artificial Intelligence, the real estate industry is poised for a radical transformation. Scott…

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Could Chinese developers Forbes Global 2000 rankings spark hope for Aussie build-to-rent solutions?

One of China’s largest residential property developers, with a key stake in build-to-rent in the country, has ranked…

Elite Agent TV

Show time: Maz Farrelly on how to stand out from the crowd in real estate, what effective branding looks like and why smiling might earn you more money

Presenter and former TV producer, Maz Farrelly, explains what it takes to build your brand in real estate,…

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Escalating mortgage defaults as Australians grapple with mounting financial pressure

The number of Australians defaulting on their home loan is on the rise, according to new research.

Opinion

How to make your property listings stand out

Branding, marketing, and advertising are three terms that often get confused.

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Outlandish Oklahoma property looks normal on the outside but is vibrant on the inside

From the outside this unassuming Oklahoma property looks like your typical suburban, family home.

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More land needed in South-East Queensland to ease the housing crisis

The influx of people moving to Queensland from both overseas and interstate is putting the housing market under…

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Tailoring the real estate journey to his clients

Brisbane agent Phillip Harrigan has always understood real estate is about far more than selling property.

Industry News

Data-powered digital solution a game-changer for faster property valuations

SMARTval will help drastically improve processing times on property valuations.

Elite Agent TV

3 game-changing AI prompts to save you time and money.

Have you heard about the latest AI but are not too sure what ChatGPT does or how it…

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Unlocking the potential: Transform winners experience breakthroughs with AI and efficiency

Artificial Intelligence mastery, soaring productivity and a more purposeful, peaceful workday are just some of the improvements the…

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Forget Europe, join us in Bali this winter

If you’re not heading to Europe this July, it doesn’t mean you have to spend winter in the…

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More than 40 per cent of suburbs see rents increase by double-digits

Surging migration and tight supply have led to 44.4 per cent of house and unit markets seeing rents…

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Why a distinctive brand is important: lessons from a recent trademark case 

It’s no secret that real estate is a competitive business. Day in, day out, agents are competing for…

Opinion

RBA’s risky gamble: interest rate hikes aimed at damaging the economy

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe and his board have pushed up interest rates yet again – for the…

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Property prices could make new highs in 2024

If the current rebound in property values can continue, prices will make fresh highs in January 2024 according…

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Luxurious Perth French chateau-style home labelled the ‘finest in the country’, hits the market

A custom-designed Perth home, with a French-inspired feel, has just been listed for sale with price hopes of…

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One in four properties purchased without a mortgage

Cash buyers have been active on the East Coast, with a new report showing that 25 per cent…

Industry News

Build-to-rent case study: the Smith Collective’s lasting legacy

The head of Australia’s first build-to-rent community, the Smith Collective, has called on the Queensland Government to include…

Industry News

RBA doubles down on interest rates as REIA says housing affordability at its worst this century

The Reserve Bank boss has doubled down on the need for this week’s interest rate hike, despite admitting…

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Perth homes snapped up with listings at 13-year low

Perth listing levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, with homes selling at their fastest…

Celebrity Homes

Alan Joyce takes off from Mosman mansion

Outgoing Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is preparing to sell his extravagant harbourside mansion, as he looks to move…

Opinion

From cold to sold: master the art of winter home styling for a hot sale

Selling a home during the winter season may seem challenging, but with the right preparation, you can showcase…

News

Interest rates rise to highest level since April 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates a further 25 basis points to take the cash…

Industry News

DiJones doubles down on the future of sales with new head of sales innovation 

Darryn McRae will take a refreshed approach to the real estate sales process. 

News

Office market underperforms compared to industrial and retail

Demand continues to wane for office assets as ongoing low occupancy rates and the changing nature of the…

Sales & Marketing

Ryan Serhant’s five ‘big money’ real estate tips

He's the biggest real estate agent on the planet and Ryan Serhant didn't disappoint when he joined 4000…