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Celebrity Homes
Own a piece of Provence: historic castle for sale
The largest castle in Provence, known as Chateau De La Verdière, has just been put on the market for US$19.7 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth house prices continue to rise, units stable
Perth’s house market is on the rise, while the city’s unit market has remained stable, according to the latest figures.
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Zillow launches ChatGPT plugin for seamless house hunting.
Buyers will no longer have to fall down the endless scroll hole when searching for a property in the US, with Zillow launching a game-changing plugin that will transform the house hunting experience.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
May the 4th be with you: What real estate agents can learn from Star Wars
People the world over celebrate Star Wars Day every May 4, with the phrase “May the 4th be with you”, a classic play on the iconic quote “May the force be with you”.
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Interest rates rise for the 11th time in this cycle
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates for the 11th time in 12 months, lifting the cash rate 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent.
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Celebrity Homes
Hello Again: Neil Diamond’s former Upper East Side neighbours offer a sweet real estate deal
Two apartments in the H. Bramhall Gilbert mansion, below Neil Diamond's penthouse, have been listed for sale.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Federal Government boosts housing packages ahead of the May Budget
The Federal Government has announced a raft of increases to national housing initiatives ahead of its May 9 Budget, including an additional $2 billion for social and affordable rental housing.
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Ouwens Casserly wins AREAs Residential Agency of the Year
Transitioning to a shared leadership model forced upon them in difficult circumstances has been credited with Ouwens Casserly taking out the 2022 Annual REA Excellence Award for Residential Agency of the Year.
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Buyers increasingly focused on lifestyle and location: HTW
While interest rates and affordability have dominated the headlines, most home buyers are increasingly focused on access to transport, lifestyle and community when making their purchase decision according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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REA Group announces all the AREAs winners
Winners in the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced with Ouwens Casserly Real Estate taking out the coveted Residential Agency of the Year Award.
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Is the downturn over? House prices on the rise
Australia's property market is showing cautious signs of recovery, with house prices across the combined capitals increasing in the March quarter for the first time in a year.
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Two-speed demand splits rental market
A two-tiered rental market is appearing, with demand for rentals in capital cities soaring while in regional areas it is falling dramatically.
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House hunting just got smarter: AI Dream Home helps buyers bring their imaginations to life
US-based listings portal realtor.com has unveiled an innovative, AI-powered property search platform that allows buyers to render their ideal home.
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Elite Agent
Jesse Davidson: Are on-site or in-rooms auctions better?
For as long as auctions have existed, the discussion over whether or not on-site or in-room auctions are better has taken place.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Industry ushers in new PropTech companies at REACH Genesis conference
The first REACH Genesis conference in Brisbane has welcomed the latest batch of new PropTech companies and examined ways technology companies can better succeed in the industry.
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Are the proposed Privacy Act recommendations a regulatory overreach?
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to keep the Privacy Act small business exemption, saying it would be “regulatory overreach” if it were removed.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Josh Horner: putting rhythm into real estate
Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world’s a stage,” and for Josh Horner, that’s certainly proven true.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
March was the busiest month for new listings since May
Sellers have slowly started to return to the property market with new listings rising 10.5 per cent in March.
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Refinancing hits a record high as borrowers try to combat rising rates
Rising interest rates are pushing increasing numbers of borrowers to refinance in search of lower interest rates, while new loans have continued to decline according to new data.
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RBA hits pause on interest rates for now
After 10 straight rises the Reserve Bank of Australia has today elected to keep interest rates on hold, pausing the cash rate at 3.6 per cent.
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New shared equity fund to help hundreds of buyers
An innovative real estate industry leader is looking to help as many as 200 homebuyers get their foot on the property ladder over the next 12 months through a new shared equity fund for residential property.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Nicola Parreira: risking everything on a dream
When Nicola Parreia was given the opportunity to have her own office, she put almost every red cent her family had into the venture.
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Home Value Index rises for the first time in almost a year
CoreLogic's national Home Value Index (HVI) increased 0.6 per cent in March, marking the first month-on-month rise since April 2022.
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Experts weigh in on interest rate debate
More than one-third of experts in Finder’s RBA Cash Rate Survey believe the central bank will put the cash rate on hold at its meeting today.
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Low stock levels fuelling national property price rises
Positive demand drivers, including low stock levels, are keeping a floor under property prices with national values rising for the third consecutive month in March.
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One-in-five new buyers want an inner city home but can’t afford it
New home buyers in Victoria want to be living in established areas, but a lack of suitable options is making that impossible according to a new report.
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Look to the regions for affordable property
Home loan affordability may be declining but the great Australian dream of owning your own home is still alive, if buyers are prepared to look outside capital city and metropolitan areas.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The deal: Marty Fox on work ethic, success and building a brand
Marty Fox’s advice on how to succeed in real estate is as poignant as it is simple - “do the frigging work”.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Mansion with its own $300,000 gym hits the market
Fitness enthusiasts tired of overcrowded gyms might want to take a look at this exclusive mansion that comes with its own commercial-sized gym - fitted out with $300,000 worth of equipment.
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New Zealand home sales hit lowest level in 40 years
Home sales across New Zealand have plummeted to the lowest level since the GFC, as the sharp increase in interest rates has put the brakes on homebuyers.
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Deposit scheme allows Aussies to fast-track property ownership
An innovative deposit scheme is giving buyers along the East Coast of Australia the opportunity to buy off-the-plan homes sooner than if they had to save a full, lump sum deposit.
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New NSW Government must address housing crisis
New South Wales may have a new premier in Chris Minns, but the state is still afflicted by the same widespread housing crisis, with leading property bodies calling for change.
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New listings suffer as sellers err on the side of caution
The seasonal uptick in property listings that usually occurs in the first half of March has been noticeably absent this year, with sellers having “erred on the side of caution” amidst declining property prices.
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Perth remains affordable to buy and rent
Despite rising interest rates making life more difficult for homebuyers, Perth is still the second most affordable property market in the country.
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Time to save a deposit drops for first-home buyers
The time taken to save a deposit to purchase an entry-level first home has dropped by as much as 13 months according to new figures from Domain.
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