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Two-speed demand splits rental market
A two-tiered rental market is appearing, with demand for rentals in capital cities soaring while in regional areas…
House hunting just got smarter: AI Dream Home helps buyers bring their imaginations to life
US-based listings portal realtor.com has unveiled an innovative, AI-powered property search platform that allows buyers to render their…
Jesse Davidson: Are on-site or in-rooms auctions better?
For as long as auctions have existed, the discussion over whether or not on-site or in-room auctions are…
Industry ushers in new PropTech companies at REACH Genesis conference
The first REACH Genesis conference in Brisbane has welcomed the latest batch of new PropTech companies and examined…
Are the proposed Privacy Act recommendations a regulatory overreach?
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to keep the Privacy…
Josh Horner: putting rhythm into real estate
From performing on Broadway and London's West End to having his own reality TV show, Josh Horner brings…
March was the busiest month for new listings since May
Sellers have slowly started to return to the property market with new listings rising 10.5 per cent in…
Refinancing hits a record high as borrowers try to combat rising rates
Rising interest rates are pushing increasing numbers of borrowers to refinance in search of lower interest rates, while…
RBA hits pause on interest rates for now
After 10 straight rises the Reserve Bank of Australia has today elected to keep interest rates on hold,…
New shared equity fund to help hundreds of buyers
An innovative real estate industry leader is looking to help as many as 200 homebuyers get their foot…
Nicola Parreira: risking everything on a dream
When Nicola Parreia was given the opportunity to have her own office, she put almost every red cent…
Home Value Index rises for the first time in almost a year
CoreLogic's national Home Value Index (HVI) increased 0.6 per cent in March, marking the first month-on-month rise since…
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…
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…