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REIA launches campaign to axe stamp duty
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves has launched a new national and multi-year…
Queensland land tax will exacerbate the state’s rental crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has called on the State Government to repeal its “illogical” land tax…
Slight drop in auction volumes sees clearance rate rise
After rising over recent weeks, auction volumes dipped almost 10 per cent this week, with 1814 homes going…
Regional reversal taking place as people move back to the cities
After a record few years for regional property prices, values have started to decline as regional migration begins…
The great investor about-face
Once upon a time, mum and dad investors cherished residential real estate for its ability to secure decent…
Housing loan commitments fall in July
The impact of consecutive interest rate rises has caused owner-occupiers and investors to shy away from the property…
Auctions surge as spring selling season gets underway
Auction activity is set to jump this weekend as the spring selling season sees a flurry of vendors…
World first real estate app launches with major global backing
How real estate is listed and sold is being revolutionised with the launch of global short-form video marketing…
Buyer demand is down ahead of the spring selling season
Buyer demand is slightly lower than average in many areas as the spring selling season approaches.
New Zealand the “canary in the coal mine” for Australian property
Australian homeowners can look to New Zealand’s property market as the “canary in the coal mine” to determine…
Auction activity lifts in lead up to spring selling season
With the official start to the spring selling season just days away, auction activity climbed above the 2000…
Hope for NZ home buyers as housing affordability reaches a “turning point”
Housing affordability across New Zealand has reached a “turning point” as falling house prices and growing wages start…
Vacant land sales activity continues to slow down: HTW
Vacant land sales continue to slow down across the country following a period of record high demand according…
Home builders to weather the interest rate storm
Home builders are well positioned to handle higher interest rates, believing the events of the past two years…
The value of new loans fell 4.4 per cent in June
The value of new home loans across Australia has fallen 4.4 per cent last month, continuing to soften…
Preliminary clearance rate holds above 60 per cent
The preliminary clearance rate has held above 60 per cent for the second consecutive week, despite an uptick…
Regional prestige lifestyle areas the first to show weakness
Rampant house price growth in regional lifestyle areas, previously fuelled by Covid lockdowns, has started to turn, with…
Profitable resales start to fall across New Zealand
Profitable resales across New Zealand have started to fall as interest rates rise and a surge in listings…
The Tasmanian market contracts as rates rise
Rising interest rates have started to bite in Tasmania with sales activity contracting.
Clearance rate above 60 per cent for the first time since June
The preliminary clearance rate has topped the 60 per cent mark for the first time in 10 weeks…
New agents are in for a market shock
The throng of new real estate agents who joined the industry during the recent market boom could be…
Should NZ first-home buyers purchase now or wait?
There might be merit in first home buyers waiting a little longer before trying to get into the…
More Perth suburbs join the million-dollar club
Strong price growth across the upper end of the Perth market has seen eleven new suburbs join the…
Ray White Queensland celebrates its 2022 award winners
Some 1200 Ray White Queensland members gathered at the Gold Coast Convention Centre last night to celebrate the…
Quiet auction week sees clearance rate increase
It was the quietest auction week since mid-June, with 1471 homes auctioned across the combined capitals this week…
Falling investor lending to put pressure on renters
The rate of growth of new home loans to investors is slowing which could make it harder for…
New home loan values fall as interest rates rise
Rising interest rates are seeing homebuyers less willing to borrow, while at the same time house hunters are…
New Zealand property prices fall at fastest pace since the GFC
Property prices across New Zealand have continued to fall, with the rate of decline now at the same…
McGrath expands in Sydney’s north west
McGrath Estate Agents has announced its expansion across the Ryde local market in Sydney’s north-west.
How we sold it: 19 Bul Bul Court, Ludmilla
The NT News is well known for its crocodile front pages, but there's a lot more to the…
Master the art of tactical and empathetic communication
As the real estate market enters a new cycle it's natural for vendors and buyers to feel a…
Units outperform houses as buyers hunt for value
Buyers are on the lookout for more affordable housing options as rising interest rates make units more appealing.
Going once, twice and 5000 times: Successful auctioneer marks an exciting milestone
Real estate veteran Paul Moore has just celebrated his 5000th auction for the LJ Hooker Group – and…