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Danny DeVito’s former Los Feliz home hits the market
In a landmark sale, a historic Spanish Colonial Revival home, previously owned by notable figures such as actors…
Slow start for New Zealand property prices in 2024
The average value of a property in New Zealand had risen to $934,806 following a 0.5 per cent…
The roaring regions: affordable havens for first-home buyers
Australia is now officially a “million-dollar country”, with a median capital city house price of $1.005 million, but…
Women’s home buying resilience outshines singles market dip
The number of single people purchasing homes is falling, but becoming more evenly matched by gender.
Inflation remains steady, but rate cut hopes remain
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged at 3.4 per cent in the 12 months to February, however,…
Service station sales slow as EVs use expands
With the use of electric vehicles (EVs) on the rise, there are concerns about the future of service…
The best Australian warehouse conversions on the market right now
Sitting in the living room of 27 Woodstock Street, Balaclava, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in…
Australian property market sees a surge in profitability
Even though transaction volumes increased at the end of 2023, the level of loss-making sales dropped to just…
Nick Brown: Why PMs shouldn’t fear the words “break lease”
The term we hear so often in our day-to-day life as a property manager (PM) is “break lease”.
First National celebrates its best performers
First National Real Estate has highlighted its best performers across the country in its state-based General Excellence and…
Calls to extend first home owner grant to established homes in WA
The Western Australian government needs to extend the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) to established homes to help…
The Sunshine State tops the list for investors chasing yield
Queensland is shaping up as a top investment location for investors searching for a combination of high yields…
Numbers ‘not adding up’ for New Zealand investors
Despite rising rents in New Zealand, investor yields are still lagging behind mortgage repayments, forcing ‘Mum and Dad…
Expanding horizons: The Agency’s formula for cultivating real estate talent
Like the ripples that form when a pebble is dropped in a lake, The Agency’s presence across Australia…
Interest rates on hold as RBA says economic outlook remains ‘uncertain’
The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at…
Buyers given chance to assess a home’s climate risk on property portal
A major US property portal has given buyers the ability to assess prospective property purchases according to how…
First National name their top performers in QLD
First National Real Estate has highlighted its best performers for the past 12 months, with Ryan McCann from…
REIA names the finalists for National Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has named the finalists for this year's National Awards for Excellence,…
What sellers want in a real estate agent
Today’s sellers want a real estate agent that will work hard to get the best outcome for them…
House prices have accelerated fast in 2024
It has been a strong start to 2024 for Australian housing markets, with house prices already up 2.2…
Tiny Sunshine Coast cottage gets 104 bids at auction
A tiny Sunshine Coast cottage, that looks like your grandma’s house, received a staggering 104 bids at action…
New housing lending continues to drop
The value of new housing lending fell in January for the second consecutive month, according to the latest…
Housing affordability has reached the lowest level in 20 years
Housing affordability is at its lowest level in 20 years, with interest rate increases putting homebuyers under extreme…
Kelly Qualtrough makes the move to Ray White One Group
Top agent, Kelly Qualtrough has moved to Ray White One Group, where she will look to increase her…
Queensland and Victoria hold property investment gems
Investors should look towards Queensland, Victoria and Sydney’s west, where tight supply and steady demand are likely to…
Building approvals can’t keep up with record immigration
Australia’s record level of immigration is outpacing new construction which means the housing crisis is only going to…
Kylie Jenner slashes price on Beverly Hills mansion
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have reduced the asking price of their opulent Beverly Hills mansion in an…
Perth buyers forced to turn to units as market remains tight
Tight stock and strong competition are forcing Perth buyers to turn to units according to The Real Estate…
National vacancy rate hits a new record low
The national vacancy rate has plummeted to a new record low of 0.7 per cent, although there does…
Queensland house prices jumped 3.88 per cent last quarter
The Queensland property market continues to go from strength to strength with new data showing house prices rose…
Freddie Mercury’s former London home hits the market
The former home of the legendary Freddie Mercury, Garden Lodge, has been placed on the market.
Stable inflation sparks optimism for the RBA’s next move
Industry experts are quietly confident the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave interest rates on hold when it…
Property values to increase but rate of growth likely to slow: HTW
Property price growth rates are set to slow down over the remainder of 2024, according to the latest…
Buying Boost turns homeowners dreams into reality
Would-be homeowners currently locked out of the real estate market, due to not being able to save all…
Curiosity fuels innovation: 30 minutes with REA Group’s Nathan Gallagher
Nathan Gallagher’s mantra in life, and at work, is “always be curious”.