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Interior design boosts property values by up to 120 per cent

Professional interior design is proving to be a significant investment for homeowners, with new data showing designer homes…

Supplier News

Delivering Extraordinary Results in a Competitive Market: How Luxe Sets Kevin Buchanan’s Listings Apart

Real estate agent Kevin Buchanan has transformed his listings with realestate.com.au's Luxe product, generating 4.2 times more inquiries…

Opinion

The great property pause: How agents can turn “not yet” into “let’s go”

For many Australians in their 20s and 30s, buying a first home feels out of reach. Buyer’s agent…

Commercial

Melbourne office market faces major shift under proposed WFH rules

Victoria’s plan to make working from home a legal right is expected to trigger a major shift in…

News

RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence

The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling…

Real Estate Agent Events

From data to doorsteps: Mark McLeod says the real win still happens in the living room

Mark McLeod says the biggest win in real estate still happens in the living room. Speaking at Connect…

News

Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt

The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their guidance on how HELP debts are assessed during…

News

Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for…

Industry News

Family wallets under pressure: 6% of Aussies helped loved ones with rent or a deposit

Finder report shows the cost of housing is increasingly a shared burden among family members

News

UK house prices rebounded 0.6 per cent last month

UK house prices increased by 0.6 per cent in July following a 0.9 per cent fall in June,…

Industry News

Christie’s launches dedicated crypto real estate division as demand for digital property deals grows

The luxury property firm becomes the first major brokerage to establish a dedicated team for crypto-only deals, signalling…

News

Window of opportunity opens for NZ first home buyers

New Zealand's property market is presenting a prime opportunity for first home buyers as housing stock continues to…

News

Sixth-Generation local opens Harcourts Coast & Vines

Harcourts has announced the opening of its newest South Australian office Harcourts Coast & Vines.

News

Queensland’s new seller’s disclosure laws kick off today

Queensland’s property market is set for a major shake-up with new statutory Seller’s Disclosure laws coming into effect…

Industry News

Mortgage refinancing hits record high in NZ

Refinancing activity hit record highs in June, with more than 3,500 mortgage holders switching banks and nearly $2.5…

News

US home sales slump as prices reach record highs

Sales of previously owned homes in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels since September last…

Partner Content

Ray White’s auction stars for 2024-25

Ray White celebrates its auction excellence with 110 members named to the prestigious Tony Fountain recognition program, honoring…

People Moves

Professionals Port Augusta embraces new brand after 25 years

William Irons and the Port Augusta team have joined the recently transformed Professionals network, becoming one of the…

News

Beyond portal placement: the VPA strategy reshaping vendor attraction

Australian real estate agencies are revolutionising vendor-paid advertising by shifting from portal-dominated strategies to branded multi-channel campaigns. This…

Features

When a listing stalls: how to turn silence into a sale

When a property sits on the market without meaningful buyer interest, it’s easy to assume price is the…

News

FoundAt: precision AR that’s reshaping field operations and asset management

When civil engineer and project director Leigh Dowie set out to solve one of the most persistent challenges…

Industry News

French real estate market shows signs of recovery

The French real estate market is finally rebounding after two and a half years of crisis, with sales…

Features

“You never pay too much, just too soon”: Why Judi O’Dea is at the peak of her career at 70

In this profession that is often obsessed with the next big thing, Judi O’Dea is proof that consistency…

Industry News

The overlooked home details that can derail a purchase

Agents are being urged to remind buyers about simple but often forgotten pre-purchase checks that can prevent major…

News

Lauren Wild: Building success through community connections

Lauren Wild has always understood the power of community, and it's this approach that has helped her build…

Leadership

The truth about running a real estate business today … it’s not what you think

Forget the flashy sales numbers, leading a real estate business today is a pressure-cooker mix of strategy, structure…

Industry News

Brisbane officially joins the million dollar club

Brisbane’s median house value has officially topped $1 million, driven by rapid population growth, interstate migration, and tight…

People Moves

Frazer Yule and Daniel Clyde-Smith join Laing+Simmons Armidale ownership

Two long-term sales team members have taken ownership stakes in the award-winning Laing+Simmons Armidale office following a record…

People Moves

Ashish and Swapnil Nanda open Laing+Simmons Angel Group

Family business transitions from independent operation to strengthen Laing+Simmons brand presence in key Sydney growth corridor.

Industry News

Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens

Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA…

Partner Content

How this 24 year old built ScaleApp to help a generation plan their way into property ownership

At 24, Nick Melrose transformed his personal financial frustration into ScaleApp, a platform helping young Australians visualise pathways…

Industry News

Australia’s rental market stalls as affordability pressures peak

After years of rising rents, new data shows Australia's rental market is slowing as affordability pressures force a…

Industry News

Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now

While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many…

News

US housing market expected to cool in second half of 2025

US home values are projected to decline into next year as inventory rises and affordability challenges persist.

News

First home buyers tripped up by ‘genuine savings’ rule

Agents need to be aware that first home buyers are finding their mortgage applications derailed by a little-known…