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City vacancy rate drops below regional areas
The national vacancy rate has fallen to just 1.47 per cent, less than half the level seen before…
Investing ahead of the curve: Mark Kentwell on investing in yourself, the power of auctions and taking the next step as an agent
Leading principal Mark Kentwell talks about investing in yourself and why you need to start managing your career…
House prices: why this key figure is more important than mortgage rates
Population growth has a far bigger impact on property prices than mortgage rates, according to a new report…
The simple fixes clients can make to help their listing stand out
It's an age old problem: You want your sellers to do everything they can to make their property…
International Women’s Day: What it means to the real estate industry
To celebrate 2023’s International Women’s Day, we spoke to some of the most inspiring and influential leaders in…
RBA announces tenth consecutive rate rise at its March meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate by 25 basis points at its March meeting,…
London’s most expensive mansion, The Holme hits the market
London’s most expensive home, The Holme, is back on the market for $446 million (£250 million) after being…
Kay & Burton unveils brand evolution
Leading premium real estate agency Kay & Burton has unveiled its brand evolution project which will re -establish…
Jack Henderson: building a brand through engaging content
When Jack Henderson left school, becoming a buyers ‘ advocate wasn’t on his radar.
The Leadership Diaries: John Foong on how to be a hands-off leader, finding great people and work-life balance in a C-suite role
After 12 months in his new role as Chief Revenue Officer at Domain, Jong Foong shares his insights…
Former Block winners to host Location, Location, Location
After nearly a decade off our screens, the property show Location, Location, Location is set to return with…
REA Group’s Owen Wilson selling in Toorak
Owen Wilson, CEO of REA Group, has put up his Toorak mansion for sale with an asking price…
Courageous Conversations: Kate Smith on dealing with setbacks and overcoming rejection
Much like a professional athlete, real estate is a high-performance activity that rewards the people who are prepared…
New Zealand value decline re-accelerates in February
The downturn in the New Zealand property market gained renewed pace in February, with values falling at their…
Elite Retreat Bali 2023: Is it possible to build a zero cost business in the AI age?
Artificial intelligence: It's been heralded as the 'Industrial Revolution 4.0' and, for agents willing to think outside the…
New ABS figures reveal knockdown hotspots
The number of demolition projects in Australia is predicted to fall in the coming 12 months, but some…
Anne Flaherty: PropTrack economist’s predictions for 2023
While 2023 is likely to be a tough year for renters, signs are starting to emerge that the…
Cathy Freeman’s former home hits the market
Cathy Freeman's former home in Kew, where the athlete lived when she won Olympic gold at the 2000…
How these PMs are tackling the tough rent rise conversation
Raising the rent can be an emotionally fraught process at the best of times, let alone during a…
CoreLogic completes Plezzel acquisition
CoreLogic International has completed its acquisition of Victorian-based proptech firm Plezzel, a digital automation and lead generation platform.
Queensland introduces Property Law Bill to parliament
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has slammed the Queensland government's decision to introduce a bill implementing…
Behind the news: Matt Lahood and Samantha McLean on how to sell a property in a cooling market, dealing with tentative vendors and the data that’s starting to turn the corner
While the news headlines offer a window into the world of real estate, often there’s far more going…
John Hellaby: the secret to work/life balance
Real estate is a notoriously time-consuming profession, and since the pandemic changed the workplace landscape, the lines between…
Regional Western Australia’s top price growth locations revealed
Western Australia's Bunbury was the top performing regional centre in the state over the December 2022 quarter, according…
Madison Sutton: how to ace social media and build a global following
Madison Sutton has had a meteoric rise in real estate.
The real reason real estate sales figures went backwards this January
A new report from Xero showing lackluster sales figures in the real estate sector is likely a hangover…
Prices are falling, so why is it still so expensive to buy in New Zealand?
Property values have been falling in New Zealand, but rising interest rates mean Kiwis are handing over more…
School zones still attracting price premiums
Being in a school catchment zone could add ten per cent to a property's sale price, according to…
Digital Live Charity Ride: the ride that changes lives
We know real estate professionals are a philanthropic bunch, but perhaps none more so than those who take…
Zoom open homes tell the real story behind your listings
Zoom is a powerful tool in the real estate industry, as it provides agents with a unique opportunity…
Nerida Conisbee: solving Australia’s rental spiral
We need more rental properties. The problem is that the group that funds most of them isn’t too…
Auction clearance rate on the rise
Auction activity lifted again this week with preliminary figures from Domain recording a 67.6 per cent clearance rate…
Real estate agencies confident about business outlook this year
More than 80 per cent of Australian real estate agencies are confident in the business landscape going forward…
How a fake Rolex set Ryan Serhant on the path to success
Real estate mogul Ryan Serhant has revealed how a fake Rolex watch changed his life by giving him…