Results for “first home buyers”
Social media blitz delivers two buyers for Huntlee family home in under a month
Jackie Turner's social media walkthrough videos sparked 48 hours of non-stop engagement and delivered two competing buyers for…
Budget and deposit scheme could split market into winners and losers
Ray White's chief economist warns lower-priced suburbs propped up by first home buyer incentives are now most exposed…
Perth property paradox: house prices hit $1M barrier as sales collapse to 15 year low
The city has entered seven-figure territory despite transactions sinking to their weakest level since 2011.
Parliament passes sweeping tax reforms: What real estate professionals need to know
A definitive breakdown of key dates, grandfathering protections, and structural market shifts for real estate principals, property managers,…
Rate hikes bite: Sydney and Melbourne house prices set to fall
Domain's FY27 forecast warns multiple rate hikes have slashed borrowing power, splitting the nation's housing market into fragments.
Alex Borthwick Joins Adrian William
Adrian William has announced the appointment of Alex Borthwick, one of Sydney's most accomplished real estate professionals, to…
Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market
Sean Cary turned a contract collapse into a strategic advantage, commissioning his own building and pest report to…
Beyond the pre-approval: why savvy agents never rely on a conditional handshake
Understanding the true mechanics of the 'subject to finance' clause is the ultimate safeguard for your listings, your…
Petrie duplex hits street record despite neighbour’s Michael Myers open home threats
Lisa Black navigated threatening messages and a boundary dispute to deliver a street record for a first-home buying…
The psychology of a failed listing
For agents prepared to rethink positioning, presentation and buyer psychology, a failed campaign can become the foundation for…
Labor-Greens tax deal set to ignite real estate backlash as housing reforms edge closer
Greens support clears path for first tranche of tax reforms, with major changes to CGT, negative gearing and…
Why Australia’s auction slowdown isn’t about a lack of buyers
A wave of nervous vendors pulling properties from the block drives the national clearance rate down to 48%,…
Noosa luxury property powerhouse Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre
Harcourts Property Centre strengthens its luxury property capability with the appointment of respected Noosa specialist Eric Seetoo
Childhood nostalgia meets strategic pricing in West Pymble campaign
Lucie Trinco's two-week off-market testing strategy and meticulous vendor preparation created a competitive field that delivered a peak-market…
Local family secures first home after stepping up from apartment living in Tweed Heads
Chris Holt of McGrath Coolangatta/Tweed Heads/Tweed Coast used deep suburb knowledge and accurate pricing to attract multiple offers…
Daily follow-ups secure unconditional buyer after first open in Campbelltown
Jake Tidmarsh's daily follow-ups and transparent communication strategy secured an unconditional offer in under a week, outpacing competing…
The AI lie? Why Aussie buyers don’t fully trust the robots and where agents create value
AI is changing how buyers research property, but not who they trust. Here's why agents who can verify,…
What is a sunset clause, and what does it mean for buyers and agents?
Why the date buried in an off-the-plan contract can be the most important detail in the deal, and…
Generating progress in an uncertain market
Market uncertainty isn't stopping buyers and sellers from acting, but agents who cling to old habits may be…
Deakin family home sells for $1.4 million after creative AI marketing and patient negotiation
Dikshant Dhungel's decision to leave a 40-year family home untouched and let buyers imagine the possibilities paid off…
McGrath Wantirna opens as demand strengthens in Melbourne’s east
McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of its newest office in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Wantirna.…
Six-day sale demonstrates what Cessnock buyers want right now
A well-priced, move-in-ready home with a rare second bathroom drew nine inspection groups and sold in less than…
‘No excuse’: rushed tax laws threaten wages and jobs
Peak business groups unite in unprecedented backlash as "snap" two-day Senate inquiry into Labor's massive capital gains tax…
AI staging drives double the inquiry and swift sale in Strathfield
Matthew Blackmore's AI-driven virtual staging approach generated double the inquiry and delivered multiple above-expectation offers in five days,…
Tasmanian first-home buyers facing devastating ‘cliff edge’ as Stamp Duty exemption abruptly ends
Hidden budget cuts and a ruthless June 30 settlement deadline leave agents scrambling, as experts warn pending property…
Sydney house prices post second-largest dollar drop on record
Sydney house prices have suffered their sharpest quarterly decline in seven years, with a $75,000 drop as rising…
The database is the new ‘open home’
Pre-market campaigns, buyer appointments and smarter data strategies are transforming how listings are won and sold across Australia's…
Mortgage repayments hit record 50.8% of family income
Mortgage stress rises above 50% of household income as RBA rate hikes erase 2025 affordability gains and lift…
Migration outpaces new housing supply 3-to-1 as real estate sector faces unprecedented demand pressure
Migration outpaces housing construction nearly three-to-one, intensifying Australia’s supply crisis
Young family secures Mount Colah house after 38-bid auction battle
A Mount Colah house needing cosmetic work attracted five registered bidders and 38 bids as first-home buyers saw…
Canberra ditches Stamp Duty for First Buyers in major housing shake-up
Canberra becomes the first Australian jurisdiction to remove the tax entirely for first-time purchasers, regardless of property value…
Process is the proof, not the price
In Week 4 of the AI Sprint, Samantha McLean breaks down AI-first circle sales: repurposing one sale everywhere,…
Viral reel and pre-market strategy deliver Helensburgh street record in nine days
Elle Ritson's social media strategy and pre-market preparation delivered four negotiating buyers and a record-breaking result in just…
Young family secures Hampton Park home at top of range after targeted social campaign
A young family's search for space ended at a meticulously renovated Hampton Park home, where quality finishes and…
How deep buyer knowledge delivered a $2.15m Smiths Lake record off-market sale
A Newcastle family's eight-month search for the perfect lakeside retreat ended when Dominique Vasers matched them to a…