Skip to content
The Real Estate Industry's Home Page
Search

Results for “The Block”

News

REA Group named Australia’s third best workplace 

REA Group has secured Australia's third Best Workplace ranking for 2025, standing as the highest-ranked ASX-listed company and…

Industry News

Extra bedrooms add hundreds of thousands to Kiwi house prices

New Zealanders are paying big premiums for extra bedrooms, with new data showing national price jumps of up…

Industry News

HIA forecasts more than one million new homes in five years

Australia is on track to build more than one million new homes in the next five years, with…

News

Spring set to deliver property market boost as interest rates fall

The Australian property market is poised for its traditional spring revival, with the season historically delivering the strongest…

Franchise News

Ali Bandari: Building a real estate powerhouse in Geelong

Ali Bandari has transformed from high school graduate to real estate entrepreneur, achieving 137 property sales with Area…

Celebrity Homes

Historic Wedgwood showroom transformed into luxury Mayfair penthouse

A luxurious duplex penthouse with royal connections has hit the market in one of London's most prestigious neighborhoods…

Opinion

Styling versus renovating: What adds the most value before selling?

Professional styling offers homeowners a higher return on investment than pre-sale renovations, costing a fraction while significantly impacting…

News

Stephen Venn returns to Harcourts

Harcourts South Australia is thrilled to announce the return of elite sales consultant and Master Auctioneer Stephen Venn…

News

Ray White raises over $50,000 for homelessness at Connect 2025 auction

Ray White has successfully raised more than $50,000 to combat homelessness through a series of charity auctions held…

News

Housing affordability in New Zealand reaches a six-year high

Housing affordability across New Zealand has improved to its most favourable level since 2019, easing financial pressure on…

Industry News

Housing costs drive inflation higher as CPI rises 2.8%

Australia’s inflation jumped to 2.8% in July 2025, with rising rents, power bills and building costs driving up…

Industry News

CoStar completes acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia

CoStar Group completes acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia, expanding its presence in the property marketplace sector.

Features

The ownership question: Why more agents are asking ‘What’s next?’

As more top-performing agents hit career milestones and principals edge toward retirement, a new conversation is taking shape…

Celebrity Homes

Not so spooky: Tim Burton lists English Georgian manor for $9.35m

The gothic filmmaker’s Georgian estate on the River Thames is more fairytale than fright night.

News

Harcourts Solutions celebrates community with ‘Engage & Win 10K’ campaign success

Harcourts Solutions has announced the successful completion of its 'Engage & Win 10K' campaign, awarding $10,000 to local…

News

A new era for Rural, Residential & Livestock real estate in the west

Ray White Richardson and Sinclair has announced the opening of its fourth office, expanding into the thriving township…

International

Evergrande delisted from Hong Kong Exchange after years of turmoil

Once the crown jewel of China’s property boom, Evergrande has officially been delisted from the Hong Kong Stock…

Industry News

HIA Chief Economist says ending LMI will lower home prices over time

HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon says the Federal Government’s decision to scrap Lenders Mortgage Insurance for first home…

Industry News

Capitals reclaim growth lead from regions after nine-month run

Australia’s property race just took a turn. After nine months of regional dominance, the capitals are back in…

Leadership

The $1,000/hour mindset to grow your GCI  

Darren Krakowiak believes your income isn’t determined by how many hours you work. It’s directly tied to what…

News

Sydney ranks third for luxury rental growth

Sydney has emerged as one of the world's hottest luxury rental markets, recording the third highest growth globally…

News

Pet-friendly workplaces unlikely to solve office vacancy crisis

Despite Australia having more pets than people, bringing furry friends to work is not the silver bullet solution…

News

Home sale cancellations hit record high in the US as buyers retreat

Home purchase agreements in the US are falling through at the highest rate in years as buyers grapple…

Celebrity Homes

Former NASCAR champion lists luxury lakefront estate for $12 million

Former NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray has placed his custom-built mansion in Mooresville, North Carolina, on the market for…

People Moves

Real estate pioneer Kevin Biggin leaves lasting legacy

Kevin (Frederick) Biggin, founder of BigginScott real estate, has passed away at age 88, leaving behind a profound…

Industry News

Government pauses code changes to speed up home building

The Albanese Government will pause National Construction Code changes until 2029 and speed up housing approvals to boost…

Celebrity Homes

Fashion designer lists stunning Mosman home for $18 million

Bec + Bridge co-founder Bridget Yorston has put her Mosman property on the market with an $18 million…

News

Puglia emerges as Italy’s new property hotspot

Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot, is rapidly gaining popularity among international property buyers, challenging Tuscany's long-held dominance…

Industry News

It is still cheaper to buy than build – but only just

The gap between house prices and construction costs is narrowing in 2025—unlocking new housing supply opportunities in key…

Features

Luxury, legacy and giving back: Monika Tu on real estate and charity

Selling some of Australia’s most prestigious homes has made Monika Tu a standout in the world of luxury…

Celebrity Homes

Tennessee estate with famous recording studio hits market for $24 million

A sprawling Tennessee estate featuring the renowned Dark Horse Recording studio, where music icons including Taylor Swift and…

News

UK housing market sees strongest July sales since 2020

The UK housing market experienced its busiest July for property sales since the post-lockdown boom of 2020, as…

Real Estate Agent Events

“Do what you say you’ll do”: Nedd Brockmann’s no-excuses formula for success

In real estate, promises are easy to make but harder to keep. For ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann, who…

News

Barry Plant agents rally behind ‘Home For A Cure’

Barry Plant Craigieburn's Romi Sleiman is returning for his second year to lead the sales campaign for the…

Real Estate Agent Events

Johann Hari’s warning: “our attention was stolen”

Bestselling author Johann Hari believes modern life is stealing our ability to think. Speaking at Ready25, the writer…