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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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,…
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…
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…
Sixth-Generation local opens Harcourts Coast & Vines
Harcourts has announced the opening of its newest South Australian office Harcourts Coast & Vines.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…