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Metro Melbourne median house price passes the $1 million mark

The median house price in Victoria has recorded one of its largest quarterly increases, with the value of…

Andrew Cocks
Opinion

Andrew Cocks: First-home buyers seize the moment

In the past few months, calls for the Reserve Bank to 'do something' about runaway house prices have…

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First-home buyers turning attention to homes requiring renovations

First-home buyers are increasingly looking for fixer-uppers to get a foothold in the property market, with four in…

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New home building hits highest level in more than 20 years

New home building surged to its highest level in more than 20 years in the December quarter, with…

Perth property
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REIWA predicts state’s property values to climb higher than first thought

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australian has revised its growth predictions for the state’s property market, with…

Trish Varker-Miles social media
Features

The value equation: Trish Varker-Miles

It can be difficult to decipher what to post on your social media channels.

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News

New research reveals first home buyers need six-figure deposit to enter market

According to new research, prospective homeowners in Australia now need a six-figure deposit to purchase a property.

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Two-thirds of US homebuyers purchasing properties sight unseen, according to survey

More Australian homebuyers have been purchasing properties without making physical inspections over the past year and buying sight…

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Would scrapping negative gearing lead to more affordable house prices?

House prices are back in the news, and out of control. In the past three months the median…

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Properties selling at record speeds according to latest REA Insights Property Outlook Report

The Australian property is showing no signs of slowing down for the remainder of 2021, with the latest…

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One in five first-time buyers considering crossing the border to enter property market

First-time homebuyers are increasingly looking outside their own back yards in an attempt to get a foothold in…

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Openn season: Reserve prices smashed using online negotiation platform

Reserve property prices are continuing to be smashed around the country, as Australia’s surging property market continues to…

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Industry News

Reserve Bank Board maintains current policy settings and leaves official cash rate on hold

As had widely been expected, the Reserve Bank Board opted to leave the official interest rate on hold…

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The CEO Magazine announces new Real Estate Executive of the Year award

The CEO Magazine has just announced applications are open for its annual Executive of the Year Awards, and…

Nick Psarros
Features

Nick Psarros – Consistency the key to success

Industry veteran Nick Psarros has amassed dozens of awards over the past decade-and-a-half, and he’s recently added another…

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News

Ocean Grove home sells for $123k above reserve in Openn Negotiation

Online sales methods are still a relatively new concept for buyers in Victoria’s Ocean Grove market but a…

Jason Sharpe.
Features

PropTech a critical piece of the puzzle: Jason Sharpe

As part of this series, Box+Dice CEO Travis Williams asks the tough questions of top-performing agents. This time…

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Auction volume rising, clearance rate holds firm

Busiest auction week since April last year and next week tipped to be higher

Celebrity Homes

Tom Cruise selling Colorado mountain retreat

Tom Cruise fans in the hunt for a slice of the Mission: Impossible star’s property portfolio are in…

Allhomes General Manager Danielle Harmer.
News

Know your Territory: Getting your listing right can make a big difference in Canberra

With Canberra house prices setting a new record high and unit prices also edging their way towards a…

Industry News

Don’t blame zoning for Australia’s soaring house prices

Among the many explanations put forward for soaring home prices, one we hear repeatedly is zoning — the…

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Reserve Bank Governor issues warning on housing prices

In a speech in Sydney on Wednesday, Reserve Bank Governor Dr Philip Lowe has issued a warning about…

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Three steps to become a source of real estate information – and win business

Right now, buyers and sellers in your local area are searching the interwebs for things like, “What to…

Features

Women to the front: Real estate industry leaders share their secrets of success

At Elite Agent and the Elevate podcast, we don’t need a reason to champion the best female leaders…

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Perth listings at 10-year low after dipping below 8000 in February

Listings for home sales in Perth dropped to a 10-year low in February, with fewer than 8,000 properties…

Industry News

‘Like throwing petrol on a bonfire’: Industry Super boss slams plan to use retirement savings for home deposits

Industry Super Australia has thrown cold water on the concept of allowing prospective homebuyers to access their superannuation…

Features

Taking Control: Craig Stephenson

After almost a decade in hospitality, Ray White Bankstown sales consultant Craig Stephenson decided to combine his passion…

Industry News

Bay of plenty of interest with Central Coast’s 2261 postcode booming in 2021

Killarney Vale on the NSW Central Coast is attracting hordes of Sydney buyers every weekend to open for…

Industry News

Construction of new homes to hit record high in 2021

A record number of almost 130,000 detached homes are anticipated to commence construction in 2021.

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Whitlam’s former home fetches prime price

A modest brick home in Sydney's west that was once owned by former prime minister Gough Whitlam has…