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Sydney houses
News

Private capital key to solving Australia’s housing crisis

Shared equity schemes and rental investment trusts funded with private capital offer the best chance to rectify the…

First-home buyers
Opinion

First home buyers dip their toe back in the market

It isn’t a bad time to be a first home buyer at the moment.

Leadership and legacy
Features

Bill Karp: Why leadership will be his legacy

Not many people stay in the one profession for 40 years, let alone do it with the same…

News

Small investors remain active in the commercial market

Higher interest rates have contributed to slowing commercial property sales, however, assets under $5 million are still popular…

Industry News

Federal Budget doesn’t do enough to address long-term housing shortage

Real estate and housing industry experts have said the Federal Budget looks good on the surface but lacks…

News

Feeling bored? Go for an indoor swim

A stunning Olinda house with its very own indoor, spring water pool and spa has officially hit the…

building approvals
News

Building approval drop adds more fuel to the housing crisis

The housing crisis across the country could get worse after building approvals dropped to their lowest level in…

Industry News

Rent assistance forms part of first surplus Federal Budget in more than a decade

Cost of living relief has formed the centrepiece of Jim Chalmers’ second Budget in under a year, with…

News

Are renters being forgotten with the focus on mortgage holders?

Despite the ongoing attention on mortgage holders getting hit with higher interest rates, renters are actually the ones…

News

Foreign buyers return to the Australian housing market 

Foreign buyers are returning to the Australian market following a drop in numbers in 2022, according to a…

News

First-home buyers lead the way as new loan commitments rise

New loan commitments for housing have risen for the first time since early 2022, climbing 4.9 per cent…

News

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…

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…

News

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…

Strategy & Best Practice

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…

Industry News

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…

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.

building approvals
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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

Industry News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

Opinion

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…

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…

Industry News

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…

Putting rhythm into real estate
Features

Josh Horner: putting rhythm into real estate

From performing on Broadway and London's West End to having his own reality TV show, Josh Horner brings…

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…

News

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…

interest rates
News

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,…

News

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…

Features

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…

News

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…