Results for “first home buyers”
Andrew Cocks: Investors hold the key to rental relief
There’s been no let-up in the recent tales of distress resulting from the dramatic worsening of rental affordability…
Sales activity starts to slow down across Tasmania
After a record 12 months for real estate sales across Tasmania, new data from the Real Estate Institute…
Who has the better first home buyer policy?
With less than a week until the Federal Election, Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee examines the pros…
Area Specialist model expands to Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula agent Lloyd Hillard is looking to give other agents the chance to be their own boss…
Innovation ahead: AI equips agents and clients with more time
When American author Rick Warren espoused, “Time is your most precious gift because you only have a set…
Auction clearance rate falls for fourth consecutive week
The preliminary clearance rate continues to trend lower after auction volumes rose 38 per cent this week to…
Federal Election won’t dent commercial market confidence
It is an age-old question that rears its head every three years: Just what impact will the looming…
Buyer’s agent says keep interest rate rise in perspective
The headlines may be screaming doom and gloom, but one buyer’s agent says rising interest rates aren’t all…
Perth property prices hit a record high
Property prices across Perth have finally reached a new record high of $552,128, according to the latest data…
Demand for property falls in April
Demand for property eased in April with views-per-listings and sales both lower according to new data.
First home buyer activity falls away in New Zealand
New Zealand's first home buyer activity has continued to decline as higher mortgage costs have started to have…
Nerida Conisbee: Why this year could be a much better one for first home buyers
The start of the pandemic was a popular time for first home buyers to get into the market.
Rate hikes to impact borrow capacity
Rising interest rates could see average home buyers’ borrowing capacity fall by more than $150,000, according to new…
How the rate rise affected this week’s auctions
After the first rate rise in over a decade, auction volumes were down this week, with 2039 properties…
Victorian Budget missed an opportunity on property tax reform
The Victorian Government has missed an opportunity to tackled property tax reform, according to a leading industry body.
5 marketing lessons from Luxe Listings Sydney that every agent can implement
When it comes to marketing, it’s easy to get swept up in a sea of sameness, where one…
New home lending remained strong in first quarter of 2022
Loans for the construction or purchase of new homes fell by 3.4 per cent in the first three…
NZ property market prices softened in April
The New Zealand property market has recorded a modest fall in April, the first decline since the initial…
Nerida Conisbee: Nine things to consider as interest rates rise
Although I am 100 per cent sure all the property forecasts published right now won't be exactly correct,…
Perth prices continue to increase in April
The Perth property market has continued to see an uptick in prices since reopening its borders in February.
Cash rate rises for first time in over a decade
After 17 months of record low interest rates, the Reserve Bank of Australia has today lifted the cash…
Vacancy rates remain at record low levels
The national vacancy rate remains at a record low 1 per cent with all capital cities continuing to…
WA the most affordable for first home buyers
Perth has been named the most affordable capital city for first home buyers, with regional Western Australia taking…
Labor looks to cut the cost of a mortgage by up to $380K
The Labor Party has announced its intentions to introduce a new shared-equity housing scheme that could help shave…
Rising CPI suggests more affordability worries ahead
The highest inflation in 30 years suggests housing affordability is going to continue to decline, according to an…
Home prices stalled in April as rate hikes loom
Property prices stalled nationally last month with values seeing their smallest increase since May 2020 and the onset…
The AI tech that powers agents across the nation
Artificial intelligence has been the buzzword for a decade and whilst other industries are advanced in its applications,…
LJ Hooker Property Hub recruits leading prestige agent
LJ Hooker Property Hub, and strengthen the brand's position in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Property boom losing momentum – Sydney price growth ‘flatlining’
The rate of property price growth in Australia has dropped dramatically in the first three months of the…
Slowdown arrives for New Zealand’s hot property market
New Zealand’s overheated property market looks to be slowing down thanks to rising interest rates and lower demand…
New LJ Hooker office opens in booming regional Queensland market
LJ Hooker has further expanded its network along Queensland’s Capricorn Coast with the opening of LJ Hooker Agnes…
‘I Lost My Best Buyer!’ – The blame game
It’s Friday afternoon and I’m doing my rounds checking in on tomorrow’s auctions. A panicked agent picks up…
Sentiment remains high despite softening property prices
Confidence in the real estate market remains high despite slowing growth in property prices, according to a new…
John Hellaby: Consumers want tech, but an agent’s role is vital
When it comes to the role of technology in the real estate industry, there are mixed views. While…