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Property market still faces “significant headwinds” despite a rebound in prices

After six months of property prices rising in the face of high-interest rates, the ongoing recovery still faces…

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NZ sales activity jumps and prices should follow

There are signs of life in the New Zealand property market, with new data showing that sales volumes…

Industry News

First home buyers saving deposits faster

First home buyers are saving almost $200 more per month than they were last year but it still…

Opinion

How to persuade sellers to style their home when the cost-of-living is biting

Across the real estate industry, it’s a well-known fact that a styled property will always deliver a better…

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Trend towards lifestyle locations set to continue

Queensland and Western Australia are set to be the big winners as people continue to flee the big…

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New housing construction continues to decline but costs are easing

Despite record demand for homes, the latest ABS construction data shows the pipeline of new homes continues to…

Celebrity Homes

San Diego’s famous rotating house for sale

A unique and innovative architectural marvel has hit the real estate market for the first time.

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Former Fairfax family estate hits the market for $12 million

A stunning country estate that was built for media mogul John Fairfax's grandson, has hit the market with…

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Perth’s growing population to support property market prices

Perth’s property market has managed to defy 12 interest rate hikes and remain resilient, with strong population growth…

Opinion

Bianca Denham: is commission really the problem?

Some people relish the opportunity to wipe the slate clean in the new fiscal year, while others are…

Celebrity Homes

Be the ‘king of the world’ at James Cameron’s luxurious ranch

James Cameron's iconic Santa Barbara compound, a sprawling 102-acre property with stunning ocean views, has recently been listed…

Opinion

John Foong: Is AI a game-changer or a nothing-burger?

It’s been incredible to witness how, over the course of the past six months, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has…

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RBA issues a reprieve and holds interest rates

Borrowers are breathing a sigh of relief today after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to leave…

Opinion

Bianca Denham: where are all the listings?

Even in the face of continued rate rises, the real estate market is defying the speculators and pessimists.

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The building inspection tips your vendors haven’t thought of

An Adelaide building inspections company has released a 12-step checklist for real estate agents and their vendors to…

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Herron Todd White: $750,000 won’t buy you as much as it used to

The surge in property prices since 2020 has left many homebuyers out in the cold, with fewer options…

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How Lou Colella is winning in Melbourne’s Bayside area

Just three months after striking out with a new brand and fresh approach to his business, Melbourne agent…

Industry News

NZ home sales record first annual increase in two years

After being battered by one of the sharpest tightening cycles in the world, there are signs that the…

Sales & Marketing

Grey matters: Why buyers will pay more for dark grey interiors

Dusky, dramatic walls are transforming the real estate market as buyers bid more for homes adorned with dark…

Nick Borelli: Overcoming extreme adversity

After miraculously waking up from a two-week coma and surviving multiple organ failures after a mystery illness struck,…

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REIV leader Quentin Kilian and Charter Hall co-founder Cedric Fuchs named in King’s Birthday Honours List

Real Estate Institute of Victoria Chief Executive Officer Quentin Kilian has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours…

Opinion

Seize the season: why winter is the perfect time to showcase properties

Each winter, agents begin to stockpile listing opportunities. They nurture sellers through the middle of the year with…

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Escalating mortgage defaults as Australians grapple with mounting financial pressure

The number of Australians defaulting on their home loan is on the rise, according to new research.

Industry News

Data-powered digital solution a game-changer for faster property valuations

SMARTval will help drastically improve processing times on property valuations.

Industry News

RBA doubles down on interest rates as REIA says housing affordability at its worst this century

The Reserve Bank boss has doubled down on the need for this week’s interest rate hike, despite admitting…

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Perth homes snapped up with listings at 13-year low

Perth listing levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, with homes selling at their fastest…

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Interest rates rise to highest level since April 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates a further 25 basis points to take the cash…

Tech versus touch finding real estate harmony
Opinion

Tech versus touch: finding real estate harmony

The real estate industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with technology playing a major role in…

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Covid fallout to cause supply shortages for another two years

The impact of COVID-era policies is likely to lead to a lack of housing supply for the next…

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Industry News

Bank of Mum and Dad prepared to give kids $33,000 to buy a home

The bank of Mum and Dad has long been the way many first-home buyers get into the market…

Opinion

What’s Kevin Bacon got to do with real estate?

What’s standing between you and your next listing?

Opinion

Winning auctions starts here: discover the key to setting the perfect reserve price

Setting the reserve price is one of the most difficult decisions your vendors will make during their auction…

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First home buyers look to beat land tax deadline

First home buyers trying to avoid the new NSW Government’s reintroduction of stamp duty could risk paying too…

Industry News

New study finds low interest rates lock first home buyers out of property market

Long periods of low interest rates are responsible for locking many first home buyers out of the property…

Industry News

Australia’s housing crisis: unmasking the real culprits and solutions

The housing crisis is the hot topic on everyone's lips, and with last week's Federal Budget, and the…