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Retail customers ‘flock back’ to in-person shopping
After a surge in online retail sales, customers have begun to “flock back” to in-person shopping, with experts…
Haesley Cush and Matt Lancashire: how to create a successful partnership
For years, real estate was largely considered an industry where, if you wanted to succeed, you flew solo.…
NSW Government to appoint independent statutory property services commissioner
The NSW Government has announced it will appoint an independent statutory Property Services Commissioner from August 1 to…
Perth sales activity jumps 20 per cent
Real estate sales activity in Perth surged 19.8 per cent during the 2021-22 financial year, according to the…
Australian cities top the list for green commercial real estate
Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne have been named in the top five green-rated cities for commercial real estate.
Clearance rate inches higher despite subdued auction market
Auction markets remained subdued this week with just 1610 properties going under the hammer across the combined capitals,…
Christine Quinn lists $33.9 million Miami penthouse you can buy with crypto
Hot on the heels of leaving The Oppenheim Group and starting her own crypto-based brokerage RealOpen, Selling Sunset…
‘Little respite’ for falling New Zealand property market
New Zealand could be on the cusp of a Global Financial Crisis-like property market downturn with “little respite”…
NAB, CBA and ANZ all lift variable home loan and savings rates
The NAB, CBA and ANZ have all passed on the full interest rate hike to variable rate mortgage…
Simplified offers: Daniel Bignold on creating transaction transparency, delivering better service, and how agents can streamline the purchasing process
Managing multiple offers via different channels is no easy feat for an agent. It’s also confusing for the…
Adapt or accept the consequences: Why we need to ask better questions and work together for a better industry
When it comes to adapting to challenging environments, it can pay to take some inspiration from a constant…
The Perth suburbs where houses sell in just 7 days
Perth’s property market is still experiencing a “high level of buyer demand” with a number of suburbs selling…
Vacancy rates at lowest level on record
National vacancy rates have plummeted to a record low of 1.2 per cent, while rental values have soared…
Janet Jackson selling her Central Park apartment
After a quarter of a century of ownership, singer Janet Jackson is selling her Central Park apartment for…
Courageous Conversations: How Louise Barton created a successful real estate career in Sydney with mindset, self-belief, and a commitment to customer service
Sydney’s a competitive real estate market at the best of times, but what if you knew no-one and…
Method in the madness: how and when to use a quirky marketing campaign
As a real estate agent it can be hard to make yourself and your listings stand out in…
It’s a landlord’s market: vacancy rate at record low
Australia’s rental vacancy rate is at the lowest point on record, with the market remaining firmly in landlords'…
Over 90 per cent of experts tip interest rates to rise in July
There’s likely to be more pain ahead for borrowers, with 91 per cent of experts tipping the official…
Mining towns back in vogue as yields hit 10 per cent
The resurgence of mining towns is back as investors again look at the potential for high capital growth…
Market Buy hires Will Farmer to run its US operation
Market Buy has welcomed a new recruit to lead its American operation as the online offer management company…
Johnny Cash’s quiet California home hits the market
The California home once designed and built by The Man in Black is on the market for US$1.795…
Lowest preliminary clearance rate in two years
The preliminary clearance rate has dropped to its lowest level in more than two years after auction volumes…
Hiring heroes: Jade Green on building an employer brand, finding the right people, and why recruitment is now marketing in disguise
Recruiting in real estate can be a tough gig, and right now the employment market is particularly tight.…
Rising rates putting pressure on home prices
Brisbane property prices have fallen for the first time since April 2020, with rising interest rates dampening buyers'…
How we sold it: Balfour Place
It's no mean feat to sellout a luxury apartment development in just three days. But that's exactly what…
Why sustainable homes sell faster
When given a choice, two-thirds of home buyers prefer energy-efficient homes according to new research from Domain.
Michael Pallier selected to sell Melissa Caddick’s Dover Heights home
Michael Pallier, of Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty has been appointed to sell conwoman Melissa Caddick’s Dover Heights property.
In the winning zone VS risky business? How different to the competition are you, really?
Whether pitching for new business or tidying up your social media profiles, a crisp, unique selling proposition (or…
Nearly 13 per cent of first home buyers are considering purchasing interstate
With property prices rising faster than buyers can save, one in eight first home buyers have said they…
Property prices fuel rise in household wealth
Climbing property prices continued to fuel an increase in total household wealth in the March quarter, with wealth…
Just how at risk is Australia of falling property prices?
Australian property prices will not fall as much as they have gained in the past 12 months according…
Gold Coast developer accepts crypto as deposit on luxury apartments
A Gold Coast property developer is accepting Bitcoin as a deposit for their latest luxury apartment development.
2021 Census: Apartment living rises but fewer homes owned outright
The way Australians live is becoming increasingly diverse, with fewer households owning their home outright and more people…
How blockchain will revolutionise real estate
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has released a groundbreaking report, outlining the many use cases for blockchain…
Where are you most likely to find an energy efficient home?
Energy prices are on the move and although a crisis of widespread blackouts looks to be averted for…