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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…

News

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…

News

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…

Industry News

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…

Features

The deal: Marty Fox on work ethic, success and building a brand

Marty Fox has always challenged the status quo and pushed the boundaries of opportunity. It's an approach that…

News

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…

News

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…

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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…

News

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…

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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…

News

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…

Industry News

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…

News

SVB collapse could be good for Aussie home owners

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US could spell good news for Australian mortgage holders, with…

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New Zealand’s high-end properties have fallen in value by up to $300,000

New Zealand’s wealthiest suburbs are being hardest hit by the current market slowdown, with values falling by up…

News

Urban & Rural Partners clocks up a year of success with the Agents’Agency

Looking back on his first year with the Agents’Agency, Adelaide auctioneer and sales agent Nigel Christie only has…

News

Foreign investment is down, but for how long?

Foreign investment in Australian real estate fell over the last quarter, but a recent uptick in enquiries from…

Sales & Marketing

The simple fixes clients can make to help their listing stand out

It's an age old problem: You want your sellers to do everything they can to make their property…

Industry News

RBA announces tenth consecutive rate rise at its March meeting 

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate by 25 basis points at its March meeting,…

Industry News

Mortgage affordability declines, rent crisis eases slightly: REIA

Mortgage holders are facing an increased financial strain for mortgage holders but renters have been given a slight…

Features

Jack Henderson: building a brand through engaging content

When Jack Henderson left school, becoming a buyers ‘ advocate wasn’t on his radar.

News

APRA chooses not to loosen borrowing restrictions

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has declined to loosen its current serviceability buffer for new home loans despite…

Celebrity Homes

Mark Wahlberg sells his LA mansion at a discount

Actor Mark Wahlberg has sold his palatial Los Angeles mansion, located in the Beverly Park enclave, for US$55…

Leadership

Manos Findikakis: embrace the lead generation basics

The reality is lead generation is a career necessity, but it is not a complex science, and often…

News

Prices are falling, so why is it still so expensive to buy in New Zealand?

Property values have been falling in New Zealand, but rising interest rates mean Kiwis are handing over more…

Industry News

Population patterns, not tax breaks, responsible for housing crisis

Australia's unique population patterns and a shortage of available residential land near jobs and services has had a…

News

HTW property predictions: Second half of 2023 to bring stability

Rapid interest rate increases have eroded the optimism surrounding residential property, but a slowdown in rate rises in…

Opinion

Nerida Conisbee: solving Australia’s rental spiral

We need more rental properties. The problem is that the group that funds most of them isn’t too…

News

Auction clearance rate on the rise

Auction activity lifted again this week with preliminary figures from Domain recording a 67.6 per cent clearance rate…

Industry News

$100,000 St Kilda garage attracts first-home buyers

A St Kilda garage listed for $100,000, that has the potential to be converted into a small apartment…

Features

Agents got talent: kicking goals in the ring

Real estate professionals by day and singers, actors, reptile experts and kickboxers by night, many agents have hidden…

Courageous Conversations: Renee Reynolds on building a property management business that puts the client first

Fifteen years ago, Renee Reynolds was told that a standalone property management business would never work.

Industry News

The Adelaide hotspots to watch in 2023

Despite a slight downturn in prices, the Adelaide market remains one of the country's strongest performers, according to…

Industry News

New South Wales the “poster child for failing housing markets”

A new report has found that the country's housing markets are in crisis, with New South Wales deemed…

Industry News

Openn expands partnership with CoreLogic

Online property sales platform Openn has entered a commercial arrangement with CoreLogic that will see its software further…

News

RBA lifts cash rate to 3.35pc at February board meeting

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points following its first…