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OPINION
Help to Buy expanded, but global lessons overlooked
Australia’s 2025 Budget offers limited housing support through expanded equity schemes, prefab funding, and trade training. But Ray White Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee, warns a foreign buyer ban could hinder supply—opposite to global strategies where foreign investment helps drive development. Like other countries, the measures help some buyers but won’t solve affordability or supply challenges.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Federal Budget addresses housing crisis but more action needed
The Albanese Government's pre-election budget has made positive steps toward addressing Australia's housing crisis, though experts suggest that more needs to be done.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Labor expands “Help to Buy” scheme to reach more homebuyers
The federal government will significantly expand its "Help to Buy" shared equity housing scheme in the Federal Budget, raising both income and property price caps to make the program accessible to more Australians.
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Elite Agent
2025 Budget: What Real Estate Professionals Need the Government to Deliver
As the 2025 Federal Budget approaches, those of us on the frontlines of the property market are watching closely. The decisions made will directly impact our industry, our clients, and, ultimately, our business success. Here’s what I believe real estate professionals should advocate for and prepare to leverage in the coming financial year. Construction Workforce Crisis Demands Immediate Action Every…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Five years on: COVID-19’s lasting impact on Australia’s housing market
Five years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, its influence on Australia’s housing market remains strong, with national home values rising 38.4% since March 2020.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New homes require smaller mortgages in five states
Homebuyers in five Australian states are taking out smaller mortgages for new homes than for established properties, challenging the notion that new builds always come with premium price tags.
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Movers and Shakers
Professionals Nowra celebrates 50-year milestone
Karl Poulton leads family business into its second generation as the agency marks half a century of service to the Nowra community.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Hope for housing affordability after RBA rate cut
Housing affordability in Australia might be at a record low, but the RBA rate cut suggests 2025 may bring welcome relief for both buyers and renters.
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Featured Content
Real estate growth: is bigger always better?
For real estate professionals, the pressure to scale quickly can be intense. Whether it's expanding a property portfolio, growing a real estate team, or increasing transaction volumes, the industry often equates success with rapid growth. But, can growing too fast do more harm with good?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buying a unit can shave nearly two years off first-home buyer savings time
First-home buyers in Australia can enter the property market nearly two years sooner by purchasing a unit instead of a house, according to Domain’s latest First Home Buyer Report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA cuts interest rates to 4.1% – what does it mean for real estate?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate to 4.10%, marking the first rate cut in years and offering potential relief for buyers, investors, and homeowners.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
How to create a memorable real estate brand in 12 easy steps
Creating a memorable real estate brand requires a strategic approach to differentiate yourself in a competitive market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Agents are optimistic about house price growth in 2025
The majority of real estate professionals are predicting house prices will increase in 2025, with improved affordability and potential interest rate cuts driving market confidence.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA unveils seven-point plan to tackle housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a comprehensive election commitment plan aimed at addressing Australia's housing affordability crisis ahead of the 2025 Federal Election.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
HIA calls for urgent action in Budget to tackle housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has urged the Federal Government to use the 2025-2026 Budget to address Australia’s deepening housing crisis, warning that without major investment and reform, home ownership will slip further out of reach for many Australians.
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OPINION
Why AI succeeds where previous real estate ‘Disruptors’ failed
AI isn't here to replace you - it's here to handle the admin work while you focus on what computers can't do: building relationships and closing deals. Here's why this tech revolution is different.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers flock to Victoria as ‘rentvesting’ gains momentum
First home buyer loan activity is surging across Australia, with Victoria emerging as the nation's leading destination for new buyers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland first-home buyers can soon rent rooms without losing benefits
First-home buyers in Queensland will soon be able to rent out spare rooms without risking their grants or concessions following a legislative push supported by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Domain’s December 2024 House Price report: insights across Australia’s capital cities
Australia’s property market experienced a mix of resilience and deceleration in the final quarter of 2024.
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Real Estate News
Brendan Langley: building success through community connection
When Brendan Langley walked into his first real estate induction, he was told only two people out of 120 would still be in real estate after a year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Darwin and Melbourne the top property picks for 2025
A new report has identified some unexpected hotspots, with Darwin and Melbourne leading the way as top investment locations for 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Houses outperform apartments in New Zealand
House prices have shown stronger growth compared to apartments over extended periods, with land value playing a crucial role in the difference, according to new data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Blue chip New Zealand property outperforms
New Zealand’s high-end properties and certain regional areas are showing strength and outpacing much of the broader market, according to new data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney suburbs show strong growth potential despite a slowdown
A number of suburbs in Sydney continue to show resilience and growth potential, even with prices slowing down across the city.
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OPINION
2024 property market insights: lessons learned and trends to watch in 2025
As 2025 fast approaches, Michelle May predicts several significant trends that will shape the property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Singles can’t afford to rent in New Zealand
Singles in New Zealand are not living the ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ life, with new analysis showing that no region in New Zealand meets the affordability threshold for single renters.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Key opportunities for agents as buyer behaviour shifts: REA survey
The great Australian dream of home ownership is alive ... but it's evolving.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why agents need to ramp up their social media game
Industry experts Steve Carroll and Melanie Hoole explain why authenticity, strategic content, and paid advertising are game-changers in real estate marketing
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Labor backs housing supply boost, steers clear of negative gearing reform
A new poll found respondents favoured land release for development over changes to negative gearing.
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CONTRIBUTORS
How I sold it: from contract collapse to digital win
Julie Hodgson has had some tough sales in her real estate career, but perhaps none more so than 6 Blackbourn St, Granville.
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Real Estate News
Australia faces record low housing affordability, new report reveals
Australia is experiencing its worst housing affordability crisis on record, according to the PropTrack Housing Affordability Report for 2023-24.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ supports the Federal Government’s push for stamp duty reform
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella: "Stamp duty presents a considerable barrier to those wanting to buy their first home."
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Help on the way for first-home buyers
The Property Council of Australia is presenting policy ideas to the Government that will support homeownership for younger Australians while also boosting housing supply.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability reaches worst level on record
Housing affordability in Australia has deteriorated to its poorest level since records began, according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Affordable options still available for buyers with a small deposit
Despite rising property prices, there’s still hope out there from buyers with a deposit under $100,000.
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