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Homelessness across Victoria surges by up to 435 per cent in some areas

The housing crisis continues to hit the most vulnerable hardest of all, with a new report finding that…

Franchise News

A financial review of the Australian Financial Review’s 24th fastest growing company

Being named in the AFR Fast Starters list was confirmation that the real estate market was ready for…

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Sydney’s prime rental market hits new heights

A chronic undersupply of existing rental stock and low construction volumes have fuelled a surge in Sydney’s prime…

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Rents surged up to 27.5 per cent in the past 12 months

Rents have jumped by as much as 27.5 per cent over the past 12 months marking the largest…

Features

Alice Geddes: a taste for success

Despite her initial plans to rule the culinary world, Alice Geddes found her calling in real estate after…

News

Queensland Budget offers “little hope” for long-term housing solutions

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland says Queenslanders looking to enter the property market or secure long-term shelter…

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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…

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…

News

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,…

News

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.

News

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.

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…