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Opinion

“Solving the struggle”: The six stages of consumer buying and how to close more deals in real estate

When Elite Agent Managing Editor Samantha McLean read Bob Moesta’s Demand-Side Sales 101 she instantly thought about how…

News

Cost of living pressures the leading concern for Australian voters

The cost of living, healthcare, and housing affordability are top of mind for Australians on the back of…

News

Construction industry woes likely to keep house prices high

All data coming out about the construction industry shows ongoing challenges.

Opinion

The top 5 current buyer objections and how to deal with them

Dealing with changing market conditions is an ongoing part of the job for sales agents and in the…

Features

Billy Mitchell: Why real estate is about much more than bricks and mortar

Billy Mitchell always loved Port Douglas as a holiday destination so when the opportunity came to expand his…

Celebrity Homes

Steve Bellotti’s Mosman masterpiece relaunches with $36-$38 million price guide

Former banker Steve Bellotti has relaunched his Mosman mansion with an eye-watering $36-$38 million price guide which would…

News

Rising construction costs to weigh on builders and home buyers: HTW

Rising construction costs are ongoing labour shortages are putting increasing pressure on builders and new home buyers, according…

Leadership

Michael Choi: 5 strategies for increasing sales and results

By definition, high performance in the real estate industry means high sales volume and top results.

Opinion

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…

News

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…

Industry News

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…

News

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…

Features

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…

News

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…

Opinion

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…

Industry News

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…

News

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…

News

Demand for property falls in April

Demand for property eased in April with views-per-listings and sales both lower according to new data.

News

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…

Opinion

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.

News

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…

News

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…

News

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.

Opinion

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…

Industry News

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…

News

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…

Opinion

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,…

News

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.

Industry News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…

News

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…