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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…

Opinion

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.

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

Strategy & Best Practice

A firm grip on personality: the handshake language

The handshake is a universal gesture of greeting, farewell, agreement, and friendship.

Industry News

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…

News

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…

Opinion

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.

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

Celebrity Homes

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…

Industry News

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…

Industry News

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…

Claiming your missing millions
Sales & Marketing

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…

News

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…

Partner Content

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…

News

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…

News

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…

Leadership

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?

Elite Agent TV

From rowing to real estate: business lessons from the Oarsome Foursome’s Drew Ginn

Think rowing and real estate have nothing in common? Wrong.

Leadership

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…

Elite Agent TV

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…

News

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…

Industry News

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…

Real estate goes next-gen with AI
AI

Anton Babkov: real estate goes next-gen with ChatGPT

As ChatGPT gains popularity in the real estate industry, agents are realising its potential to streamline communication and…

News

How Lou Colella is winning in Melbourne’s Bayside area

Just three months after striking out with a new brand and fresh approach to his business, Melbourne agent…

News

Sydney and Melbourne jump up the liveability rankings

After tumbling down the liveability rankings during government-imposed COVID-19 lockdowns, Sydney and Melbourne have bounced back in 2023.

Celebrity Homes

Ricky Ponting sells his Brighton mansion

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna have recently finalised the sale of their magnificent…

Elite Agent TV

Mel Robbins: how the ‘Let Them’ theory will help you gain control and grow

Did you just miss a listing you thought you were a shoe-in for?

Opinion

Darren Krakowiak: when ‘no’ means ‘not right now’ in commercial real estate

Hearing the word 'no' many times is not something that most of us enjoy, but it is a…

News

‘Bula’ from the best of RE/MAX

The elite in the RE/MAX sales force have shaken off any early winter chills to bask in the…

News

House prices have doubled in two years in some regional areas

The surge in regional house prices has seen values in a number of locations double in just over…