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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 dip their toe back in the market
It isn’t a bad time to be a first home buyer at the moment.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…