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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Jack Henderson: building a brand through engaging content
When Jack Henderson left school, becoming a buyers ‘ advocate wasn’t on his radar.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
$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…
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.
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…
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…
Openn expands partnership with CoreLogic
Online property sales platform Openn has entered a commercial arrangement with CoreLogic that will see its software further…
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…