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REIQ calls on QLD Government to do more in State Budget

Ahead of the State Budget, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling for more action to…

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Housing affordability improves for the first time since 2021

Housing affordability for home buyers has finally turned a corner, showing improvement for the first time in three…

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NSW proposed no grounds eviction laws to hurt landlord rights

The deadline for submissions into proposed no grounds evictions laws in NSW is approaching, amidst concerns, that landlords'…

People Moves

Harcourts goes global with new ‘We make it possible’ brand position

Using the string of HX2024 network conferences across South Africa, New Zealand and Australia as its launch platform…

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Signs the rental market is easing in Perth

There are growing signs that the rental market in Perth is easing with median rents holding steady for…

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Committed to community: How Steve Turner is making a difference

“Don’t write a cheque, turn up.”

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The AREAs: More awards than ever before in 2024

Submissions for the 2024 REA Excellence Awards have opened, with more awards to win this year than ever…

Opinion

Bianca Denham: How to turn conference motivation into real estate success

We have just seen another AREC conference completed, with reports of 5000 agents congregating for upskilling and motivation…

News

Broken Hill could solve Australia’s housing woes

A buyers agent is calling for Australia’s inland cities to undergo an urban renewal in a bid to…

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One in 10 borrowers has missed a mortgage repayment

Higher interest rates and rising costs have led to more than one in ten borrowers missing a mortgage…

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Happy campers keep caravan parks in hot demand

Demand for caravan parks remains high as the sector continues to build on the momentum from the lockdown…

Celebrity Homes

Pee-wee Herman’s real life playhouse hits the market

Ten months after his passing at age 70, the Los Angeles estate of Paul Reubens, the actor and…

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How to proactively and peacefully manage legislative changes with your landlords

Property managers looking to create a smooth path to legislative compliance with their landlords need to be proactive…

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Rental conditions ease for the third straight month

Rental conditions have eased slightly for the first consecutive month with the national vacancy rate reaching its highest…

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Mala Maharaj appointed CEO of RE/MAX New Zealand and Fiji

Don Ha has stepped aside as head of RE/MAX in New Zealand, with Mala Maharaj named the new…

People Moves

Family ties for the new Ray White Wollert

Michael Assaad, Abraham Solomon and Mike Assaad have launched Ray White Wollert as the trio of experienced agents…

People Moves

New Armstrong Creek office marks McGrath’s regional expansion

McGrath Estate Agents has launched the new McGrath Armstrong Creek in regional Victoria, marking the group's expansion into…

Opinion

Lithium-ion battery fires: A rising risk in Australian households

Lithium-ion batteries can be found in all kinds of devices, appliances and even vehicles.

Features

FLK it over: Streamlining real estate with digital efficiency

Andrew Colagiuri and the team at FLK it over are on a mission.

News

Government offers cheap loans to boost energy efficiency

The federal government has announced a new initiative through the Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF) that will offer…

Opinion

Canberra’s property market booms as Perth and Darwin listings plummet

Canberra is currently leading the way when it comes to growth in the number of properties coming to…

Celebrity Homes

Katharine Hepburn’s iconic Manhattan townhouse listed for sale

Katharine Hepburn's former New York City townhouse is now on the market for $7.2 million, over two decades…

People Moves

Ray White Summer Hill expands it’s reach

Brothers Michael and Andrew Simpson from Ray White Summer Hill have acquired a second office as they look…

People Moves

Tony Yip joins PRD in the ACT

PRD has welcomed two new offices in the ACT under Principal Tony Yip in the Canberra CBD and…

People Moves

Carla Healy steps up at Raine & Horne Ayr

Carla Healy will take the reins at Raine & Horne Ayr from long-term principals Nora and Peter Andersen.

People Moves

RE/MAX legend Garry Malcolm notches up 20 years

Managing Director of RE/MAX Team Realty, Garry Malcolm, and wife and business partner Maree, have celebrated 20 years…

People Moves

Jeremy Brink joins BresicWhitney

Experienced Sydney sales agent Jeremy Brink has joined BresicWhitney and is set to help bolster the company's market…

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REIV warns new rental standards may overburden landlords financially

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged the State Government to consider the introduction of proposed…

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REINSW appoints AI bot called Alice Ing as board advisor

The Real Estate Institute of NSW has appointed an Artificial Intelligence bot as an advisor to its board,…

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Young West Aussie’s willing to sacrifice to buy a home

Young home buyers in Western Australia are prepared to make sacrifices on their dream home to overcome cost-of-living…

Celebrity Homes

Home Alone house hits the market for US$5.2 million

Twelve years after Tim and Trisha Johnson purchased the famous Home Alone mansion in East Winnetka for nearly…

Leadership

Caroline Bolderston: Is being a great mentor the ingredient to successful team growth? 

 I remember my first job in real estate more than 20 years ago.

Industry News

Millions of Australian homes at risk of natural disasters

Almost half of Australian homes are at risk of bushfire, while 8.1 per cent face flood threats, according…

Leadership

Redefining mentoring: There’s no one-size-fits-all

The best agents of tomorrow need fit-for-purpose mentoring to face the challenges of today. But it’s not one-size-fits-all.…

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Australians squirrel away billions in the bank

Australians squirrelled away $4.69 billion in April as households continue to deal with the rising cost of living…