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Buying a unit can shave nearly two years off first-home buyer savings time
First-home buyers in Australia can enter the property market nearly two years sooner by purchasing a unit instead…
Future-Proofing Properties: Design Features That Protected a Premium Home During Catastrophic Fires
When a devastating wildfire tore through California's Pacific Palisades, one home stood as a testament to the power…
Investor boom drives spike in home loans
Australia's home loan market has experienced significant growth in 2024, with investor lending leading the way and showing…
RBA cuts interest rates to 4.1% – what does it mean for real estate?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate to 4.10%, marking the first rate cut…
How to create a memorable real estate brand in 12 easy steps
Creating a memorable real estate brand requires a strategic approach to differentiate yourself in a competitive market.
Mastering the art of booking more appointments
In real estate, everything starts with a simple formula: book appointments, get contracts signed, and repeat. Yet, as…
The luxury St Andrews golf property with iconic views and a $14m price tag
A prestigious new development overlooking the historic Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews' Old Course is set to become…
How bad styling mistakes can make or break a sale
When it comes to selling a home, presentation is everything. Buyers form opinions within seconds of walking through…
Agents are optimistic about house price growth in 2025
The majority of real estate professionals are predicting house prices will increase in 2025, with improved affordability and…
Oil Billionaire Bill Koch lists Aspen estate for $125 million
Billionaire Bill Koch has listed his 52-acre (21-hectare) Aspen estate for an eye-watering $125 million (AUD $190 million),…
REIA unveils seven-point plan to tackle housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a comprehensive election commitment plan aimed at addressing Australia's…
HIA calls for urgent action in Budget to tackle housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has urged the Federal Government to use the 2025-2026 Budget to address Australia’s…
Property prices dip as market momentum slows
National home prices have recorded their first decline of the year, dropping 0.08 per cent in January, though…
The Trust Factor: What’s Really Disrupting Real Estate in 2025
Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell explains the importance of personal relationships in today's technology-focused market.
How to have frank conversations
The new year market is subdued. Prices in some parts are easing. Buyers are interested but cautious and…
Sarah McCallum: taking control of your business
Making the transition from a franchise to running her own business was a watershed moment for Sarah McCallum,…
Why AI succeeds where previous real estate ‘Disruptors’ failed
AI isn't here to replace you - it's here to handle the admin work while you focus on…
The 5 biggest property trends set to shape 2025
The Australian property market is set for another year of change, with economic policy, cultural shifts, and evolving…
First home buyers flock to Victoria as ‘rentvesting’ gains momentum
First home buyer loan activity is surging across Australia, with Victoria emerging as the nation's leading destination for…
Trump’s return sparks surge in high-end home sales in Washington
Donald Trump’s second presidential term has transformed Washington, DC, into a hub for the wealthy and influential, fuelling…
How generations negotiate: Boomers to Gen Z in the property market
From Baby Boomers planning their retirement to Gen Z first-time buyers, generational differences shape the way people negotiate…
Property slowdown gives NZ buyers the upper hand
New Zealand's property market continues to experience a slowdown, with national property values falling nearly 18 per cent…
Trump’s policies and their potential impact on Australian real estate
Sydney-based real estate agent Tina O’Connor and the Economic Society of Australia have shared their insights on how…
Queensland first-home buyers can soon rent rooms without losing benefits
First-home buyers in Queensland will soon be able to rent out spare rooms without risking their grants or…
How auctions transformed Josh Tesolin’s real estate game
Josh Tesolin, one of Australia’s highest-volume agent and an REA top-ranked performer in New South Wales, has redefined…
Super access plan aims to boost home ownership
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has thrown its support behind a new Coalition proposal that would allow first…
Domain’s December 2024 House Price report: insights across Australia’s capital cities
Australia’s property market experienced a mix of resilience and deceleration in the final quarter of 2024, as revealed…
Todd and Danielle Utley join The Agency WA
Todd and Danielle Utley, esteemed real estate professionals with over 20 years of experience, have joined The Agency…
How climate risks are reshaping real estate
As climate change intensifies natural disasters, homebuyers in Australia and the US are increasingly weighing climate risks alongside…
Historic £38M Belgravia mansion becomes London’s first super-prime sale of 2025
A historic Belgravia mansion, originally built in 1827-8 as the London residence of the Earls of Bessborough, has…
Private equity bets big on UK rental market
Private equity firms and pension funds are ramping up their investments in the UK rental market, with a…
National home values record first decline in almost two years
CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) ended 2024 with its first national decline in nearly two years, dropping by…
Rachel Berry’s formula for real estate success
Rachel Berry, Equity Partner at Ray White Mt Eden in Auckland, has become a leading figure in New…
Top 50 Australian Residential Real Estate Industry Influencers 2024
What a year it's been for real estate - From AI-powered platforms reshaping the industry to market-shifting policy…
How I sold it: marketing re-targeting finds the perfect buyer
Real estate can be unpredictable. Sometimes a property sells for a lot more than first anticipated. Sometimes it’s…