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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.
Data-powered digital solution a game-changer for faster property valuations
SMARTval will help drastically improve processing times on property valuations.
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…
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…
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
The real estate industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with technology playing a major role in…
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…
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…
What’s Kevin Bacon got to do with real estate?
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…