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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…

News

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…

News

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…

Industry News

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…

Features

The great investor about-face

Once upon a time, mum and dad investors cherished residential real estate for its ability to secure decent…

Industry News

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…

Industry News

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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

Industry News

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…

News

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Tasmanian market contracts as rates rise

Rising interest rates have started to bite in Tasmania with sales activity contracting.

Industry News

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…

Industry News

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…

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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…

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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…

Industry News

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Industry News

McGrath expands in Sydney’s north west

McGrath Estate Agents has announced its expansion across the Ryde local market in Sydney’s north-west.

Features

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…

Opinion

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…

News

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.

Industry News

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…