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Opinion

Why real estate and debt are like wine and chocolate

It causes a heck of a lot less problems than booze, biscuits and cigarettes.

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News

How big is the gap? How rising house values compare to wage growth

House values have risen at more than double the rate of wage increases over the past two decades,…

News

New player enters the digital market

A new digital property platform has entered the Queensland market, creating efficiency and transparency in the sale-to-settlement journey…

Industry News

The Australian city second in the world for prime price growth

Sydney’s prime prices are expected to rise by 9 per cent next year, according to new data, making…

News

PropTrack data shows just how hot the market is right now

REA's PropTrack has released its market outlook for November, noting listing volumes increased across the country throughout October…

News

Fifth busiest auction week on record

The combined capital cities have enjoyed their busiest auction week since late March and the fifth busiest since…

News

Increasing property prices see stamp duty skyrocket

Property prices have soared throughout the pandemic, as more Australians seek to achieve work/life balance, relocating to lifestyle…

Sales & Marketing

How top agents sell elite properties

News

Cash or crypto: vendors accepting Bitcoin ‘a natural progression’

A unique sprawling property, including a beach-house, studio and its very own island, has been listed for sale,…

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Average NZ home value tops $1 million

Lockdowns have done little to dampen buyer demand in New Zealand where house values have reached a new…

Opinion

A buyer’s agent’s top property predictions for 2022

With the economy taking a brutal beating this year, many Australians have been sitting cautiously watching and waiting…

Opinion

Why border closures aren’t the only cause of rising house prices

Many property experts point to COVID-19 border closures to explain skyrocketing house prices, while economists claim historically low…

News

NZ First Home Buyers hit record market share

Despite tough market conditions and rapidly rising house prices, first home buyers in New Zealand have hit record…

News

The 20 housing markets to watch around Australia

Queensland suburbs have taken out the top three spots in the Well Home Loans Green Shoots Report, which…

News

Sydney’s next $2 million median suburbs revealed

With house prices rising across Sydney at more than 20% per year and with the median house price…

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Industry offers recommendations to address housing supply

Both the Real Estate Institute of Australia and the Property Council have offered their take on how to…

News

More choice expected for home buyers

Following a lengthy period of demand far exceeding supply, home buyers can expect more choice over the coming…

Opinion

Things to consider when buying or selling a rent roll

The rent roll market is a hot one, with demand far exceeding supply. So, whether you’re looking to…

News

Sydney house prices to reach new heights in 2022

House prices are expected to surge as domestic borders open and international travel resumes, according to experts surveyed…

News

Regional property markets predicted to outperform capital cities in 2022

Regional property markets will be the ones to watch in 2022, according to Canstar’s inaugural Rising Stars Report,…

News

RBA keeps cash rate on hold but rise likely in 2023

Despite a rise in inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has again opted to keep the official cash…

News

Housing affordability declines as investors flock to COVID-free states

New loan commitments for housing have fallen, particularly in COVID-ravaged states, as housing affordability continues to decline.

Industry News

McGrath expands its reach across Greater Western Sydney

McGrath West Group lead by Kon Stathopoulos today announced the expansion of its Greater Western Sydney operation.

Features

Josh Morrissey on why real estate is all about enjoying the ride

When Josh Morrissey started HIVE Property Canberra he wanted to create a fresh agency that ditched "cookie-cutter" real…