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Escalating mortgage defaults as Australians grapple with mounting financial pressure

The number of Australians defaulting on their home loan is on the rise, according to new research.

Industry News

Data-powered digital solution a game-changer for faster property valuations

SMARTval will help drastically improve processing times on property valuations.

Industry News

RBA doubles down on interest rates as REIA says housing affordability at its worst this century

The Reserve Bank boss has doubled down on the need for this week’s interest rate hike, despite admitting…

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Perth homes snapped up with listings at 13-year low

Perth listing levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, with homes selling at their fastest…

News

Interest rates rise to highest level since April 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates a further 25 basis points to take the cash…

Tech versus touch finding real estate harmony
Opinion

Tech versus touch: finding real estate harmony

The real estate industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with technology playing a major role in…

News

Covid fallout to cause supply shortages for another two years

The impact of COVID-era policies is likely to lead to a lack of housing supply for the next…

new homeowners
Industry News

Bank of Mum and Dad prepared to give kids $33,000 to buy a home

The bank of Mum and Dad has long been the way many first-home buyers get into the market…

Opinion

What’s Kevin Bacon got to do with real estate?

What’s standing between you and your next listing?

Opinion

Winning auctions starts here: discover the key to setting the perfect reserve price

Setting the reserve price is one of the most difficult decisions your vendors will make during their auction…

News

First home buyers look to beat land tax deadline

First home buyers trying to avoid the new NSW Government’s reintroduction of stamp duty could risk paying too…

Industry News

New study finds low interest rates lock first home buyers out of property market

Long periods of low interest rates are responsible for locking many first home buyers out of the property…

Industry News

Australia’s housing crisis: unmasking the real culprits and solutions

The housing crisis is the hot topic on everyone's lips, and with last week's Federal Budget, and the…

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
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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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
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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…