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Latest lending figures could be bad news for the rental market

A property expert says a decline in new investor lending could be a sign that the rental crisis…

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Maleny Realty enters an exciting new era with Agents’Agency

Twenty-five years after first opening its doors, a Sunshine Coast agency has entered a new era, with Maleny…

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LJ Hooker Property Centre expands with South-East specialists

LJ Hooker Property Centre welcomes the team from independent operator Julie Harris Realty into the fold.

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Young buyers consider teaming up for first purchase

New research from NAB has found that 40 per cent of young Australians would consider buying property with…

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Jimmy Burgess’s $500 million sales strategy

Top US real estate agent Jimmy Burgess has shared the secret to his success, outlining the strategy he…

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Brisbane property prices fall by a record 10.9 per cent

After property prices in Brisbane boomed by more than 40 per cent during the pandemic, values are now…

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Zillow’s new AI-powered tool finds your perfect home with one sentence

US listings portal Zillow has launched a new AI-powered feature that lets prospective buyers search for homes in…

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Four top agents partner with Ray White in Sydney’s inner suburbs

Jeremy Brink, James Peach and Walter Burfitt-Williams have joined Peter Taylor at Ray White Taylor and Partners.

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Property price declines losing pace, Domain says

Property prices declined at a slower rate during the December quarter according to Domain, in a sign that…

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REIA announces finalists for National Awards for Excellence 2023

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has published its 2023 finalist list the REIA National Awards for Excellence…

Opinion

5 types of copy every property listing needs in 2023

Buyers have their pick of some 11,500 properties listed every week in Australia, so marketing matters if you…

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Popular Ashfield agent bolsters growing independent agency

Ashfield’s number one agent Jackie Wang has joined forces with expanding inner west agency, Hudson McHugh.

Features

Sarah-Louise Anderson: strength and courage

Sarah-Louise Anderson has tenacity. Despite dealing with severe health concerns that eventually resulted in her losing a kidney,…

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Perth vacancy rate at lowest level in four decades

Perth’s vacancy rate has dropped to its lowest level in 42 years, after falling to just 0.6 per…

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Mortgage refinancing activity up as survey shows borrowers are fudging the numbers

Owner-occupiers are refinancing in record numbers according to new statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, as separate…

Opinion

The social media accounts we’re following right now

Here's a selection of the social accounts we've been following over the break.

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Popular Perth agent joins RE/MAX Extreme

Successful and sought-after real estate agent, Deirdre McTiernan, is the most recent key appointment to the RE/MAX Extreme…

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When should NSW first-home buyers consider stamp duty over property tax?

It would take more than a decade for first-home buyers in NSW to be better off opting for…

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Entire Tasmanian town of Tarraleah is back on the market

Tarraleah, a former hydro town in Tasmania, is back on the market following a Covid-disrupted campaign, with listing…

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New UK start-up aims to split costs of owning a second home

A UK-based fractional ownership startup that aims to make owning a second home more affordable has launched, offering…

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Property Council welcomes first-home buyer support

Property Council Australia Acting NSW Executive Director Adina Cirson said stamp duty "deserves to be on the chopping…

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Building approvals fall again as RBA’s rate rises hit home

An economist is urging the Reserve Bank of Australia to "hold fire" on future rate rises after new…

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NSW Labor to shake up pets in rentals and stamp duty if elected

NSW Labor has hit the campaign trail hard, promising to extend first-home buyer stamp duty exemptions and make…

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Simon Pressley’s 2023 property market predictions

House prices will rise between two and seven per cent in the majority of capital city and regional…

Elite Agent Industry Influencers 2022
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The top 50 residential real estate influencers and innovators for 2022

There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, pivoting in a changing market…

Features

Record-breaking results: how Marcus Chiminello set two state records in one week

It's safe to say 2022 has been a pretty good year for Marcus Chiminello. The Marshall White Stonnington…

Sales & Marketing

Top 5 marketing tips for savvy agents

There are tens of thousands of real estate agents in Australia, so how do you make sure your…

Industry News

Home buyers search for ways to save as rates rise

Home buyers searching for information on interest rate rises exploded in 2022, with new research suggesting thousands of…

Opinion

5 steps you can take now to make this holiday break super productive

The traditional ‘off season’, when activity in the world of real estate drops over the Christmas slowdown, could…

Supplier News

Most searched for suburbs, property features in 2022 revealed

The skyrocketing cost of borrowing is shaping up to be one of the biggest influences on the property…

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New Zealand property values decline at GFC levels with further falls predicted

Agents taking stock of Australia's deteriorating market conditions should spare a thought for their Kiwi cousins, with values…

Technology

Top 5 social media tips for 2023

You know you should be on social media as a real estate agent. Everyone says so.