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NSW budget repositions commercial property with $30b infrastructure plan and developer guarantee

The 2025–26 NSW budget lays the groundwork for a decentralised commercial property market, with major infrastructure and planning…

Industry News

Budget delivers boost for first home buyers, REIQ welcomes reforms

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has endorsed the LNP Government’s State Budget, citing expanded support for first…

Industry News

UK house prices show resilience despite stamp duty changes

UK house prices dropped 2.7 per cent in April, the largest monthly decline in almost four years, as…

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Rentvesting could be an option for younger buyers

Rentvesting has become an increasingly viable option for millennials and Gen Z as traditional homeownership becomes less realistic…

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Buyer power grows in US property market as sellers cut prices

US agents are seeing more stock, price cuts, and longer selling times - signs of a market swinging…

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Mortgage stress rises but trust in brokers remains strong

One in three Australian borrowers is experiencing mortgage stress as interest rates and cost-of-living pressures continue to impact…

Features

How BresicWhitney built a brand-first property platform beyond the portals

In a real estate industry that leans heavily on third-party portals, BresicWhitney has taken a different path -…

Supplier News

Stop renting leads: How to own your customer data

The days of relying on expensive portals for buyer leads are numbered. “We’re already in the thick of…

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New home loans plummet to lowest level in two decades

Home loans for new builds have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 20 years, highlighting Australia's ongoing…

Industry News

Sydney soars, Perth nears $1m: Domain tips house prices to keep climbing

Australia’s housing market is set for another year of price growth, with Domain’s latest Price Forecast Report predicting…

People Moves

Mat Steinwede and Jaimie Woodcock expand to Newcastle

McGrath Estate Agents' first-ever franchise partners Mat Steinwede and Jaimie Woodcock are extending their reach by opening their…

Features

Real estate leaders recognised in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List

Several respected figures from Australia’s real estate sector have been officially recognised in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours…

Industry News

Rental relief as prices drop across Sydney suburbs

Sydney's rental crisis is showing signs of easing with more than a third of suburbs experiencing drops or…

Supplier News

Propic launches world-first conversational voice AI for real estate listings

View Media Group's Propic has unveiled groundbreaking new features in its AI-powered platform Claire, marking a significant leap…

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New Zealand property market remains sluggish

Property values across New Zealand edged down slightly in May, with mixed results across the country.

Celebrity Homes

Billy Joel lists his Long Island mega-estate (again) for $45 Million, and it comes with a piano-shaped pool

Billy Joel is once again trying to sell his sprawling Long Island estate, putting the Centre Island property…

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Australian home prices hit new record as interest rates fall

National home prices have reached a new record high, rising 0.39 per cent in May to mark the…

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Kathy Purcell’s rise in luxury real estate

For most real estate agents, it’s about selling an area, a location. But for Barry Plant Eastern Group’s…

People Moves

Michael Sheikh opens Raine & Horne Waverley

Experienced local agent Michael Sheikh has launched Raine & Horne Waverley, servicing the prestigious Wheelers Hill and Glen…

International

Millennials buck trend with rising interest in homebuying despite mortgage rate pressures

While the broader US population remains hesitant about real estate transactions amid high mortgage rates, Millennials are showing…

Industry News

RBNZ cuts rates again

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to…

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Homely’s latest marketing campaign supports better results for agents and vendors

As real estate professionals navigate a dynamic and often costly advertising environment, Homely reaffirms its commitment to providing…

Real Estate Agent Events

Global trade wars create unexpected property boom for Australia

Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to create a property boom in Australia as redirected Chinese goods…

Real Estate Agent Events

Tony O’Doherty’s early obsession led to burnout, but it also revealed the 30:1 formula for long-term real estate success

Tony O'Doherty, Principal of McGrath Bulimba and Brisbane’s top-ranked agent on RateMyAgent, shares the 30:1 rule behind his…

Real Estate Agent Events

Instagram Queen: The Real Estate Agent Who Built an $800 Million Empire One Post at a Time

Lana Samuels transformed her Instagram into a powerful marketing tool, generating over $800 million in sales. By treating…

Real Estate Agent Events

33 Top Tips from AREC 2025 Day 1

From Will Guidara's hospitality magic to surfing champion Mark Mathews' lessons on commitment, AREC 2025 delivered game-changing insights…

Real Estate Agent Events

What a $2 hot dog can teach real estate agents about unforgettable service

At AREC, restaurateur and hospitality expert Will Guidara shared how a $2 street hot dog—served at a Michelin-starred…

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RBA rate cut drops — what it means for the market

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down…

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Western Sydney faces a severe housing shortage as construction lags

Western Sydney is experiencing a critical housing delivery crisis with construction falling dramatically short of what's needed to…

Industry News

Is Trump driving house price growth? Auction day clearance rates show increasing momentum

Australia's housing market responds dramatically to global Trump effect, with auction clearance rates hitting 72% in May—the highest…

Industry News

Finder survey: 88% of economists tip rate cut as housing sector watches closely

A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks increasingly likely next week, with 88% of…

People Moves

Ryan Poh and Samuel Yang to lead new McGrath office in Mt Gravatt

McGrath Estate Agents continues its Queensland expansion with the opening of a new office in Mt Gravatt, led…

Industry News

Buyers want quiet streets, formal rooms, and a bedroom for every child: LJ Hooker survey

Personal space, traditional layouts, and community appeal are shaping homebuying decisions in 2025, according to new research from…

Celebrity Homes

Baz Luhrmann slashes price on Manhattan townhouse by $9.1M

If Baz Luhrmann’s life were a movie, this five-story Gramercy Park townhouse would be the set. But after…

Industry News

Rentvestors target Sydney’s Southwest

Liverpool has been ranked the top postcode in New South Wales for sales activity by first-home buyers, according…