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McGrath expands in Sydney’s north west

McGrath Estate Agents has announced its expansion across the Ryde local market in Sydney’s north-west.

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New Zealand property prices face a test as interest rates rise and sales volumes fall

The New Zealand property market is going to face a “test” as rising interest rates and a wave…

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One in five first home buyers take a year to buy a property

Tight supply and rapidly rising prices has seen many first home buyers taking over two years to purchase…

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First home buyers exceed their budget to get on the property ladder

Record high home prices and underquoting are forcing first home buyers to pay more than they expected with…

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Knight Frank and Fred Schebesta examine how crypto, NFTs and the metaverse might shape Australian real estate

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has turned its attention to the rise of cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the metaverse,…

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Century 21 increases presence in northern Melbourne suburbs

Century 21 is proud to announce the opening of their newest location in Wollert in the northern suburbs of…

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Home Guarantee Scheme expands to 40,000 places

Property market leaders have welcomed the expansion of the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), but cautioned rising…

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Why sustainable homes sell faster

When given a choice, two-thirds of home buyers prefer energy-efficient homes according to new research from Domain.

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Nearly 13 per cent of first home buyers are considering purchasing interstate

With property prices rising faster than buyers can save, one in eight first home buyers have said they…

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Homeownership increasingly “out of reach” as average deposit hits $120,000

The surge in property prices has seen the hurdle to get into the property market get even higher…

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NSW Budget helps certain sectors of the property market

The NSW Government’s stamp duty reform, shared equity scheme and housing infrastructure boost are all positive starts but…

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Stamp duty putting a huge financial burden on NSW homebuyers

Stamp duty is rising at a faster rate than wages and house prices in NSW, causing homeowners to…

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Cash buyers on the rise across New Zealand

Cash buyers who own multiple properties are on the rise across New Zealand according to new data from…

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Top Bayside agent Tracy Tian Belcher joins The Agency

High-profile agent Tracy Tian Belcher has joined The Agency as a property partner in the brand's Victoria team.

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Demand for Queensland land driving prices higher in growth corridors

A major shortage of land across South East Queensland’s growth corridors has driven up prices for new lots.

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Federal Election won’t dent commercial market confidence

It is an age-old question that rears its head every three years: Just what impact will the looming…

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Buyer’s agent says keep interest rate rise in perspective

The headlines may be screaming doom and gloom, but one buyer’s agent says rising interest rates aren’t all…

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Perth property prices hit a record high

Property prices across Perth have finally reached a new record high of $552,128, according to the latest data…

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First home buyer activity falls away in New Zealand

New Zealand's first home buyer activity has continued to decline as higher mortgage costs have started to have…

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Nerida Conisbee: Why this year could be a much better one for first home buyers

The start of the pandemic was a popular time for first home buyers to get into the market.

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Perth prices continue to increase in April

The Perth property market has continued to see an uptick in prices since reopening its borders in February.

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Vacancy rates remain at record low levels

The national vacancy rate remains at a record low 1 per cent with ​all capital cities continuing to…

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WA the most affordable for first home buyers

Perth has been named the most affordable capital city for first home buyers, with regional Western Australia taking…

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What’s driving the housing markets: HTW

Demand for residential property remains strong, however, the rate of growth is slowing according to the latest Herron…

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First Home Guarantee Scheme might not help all first-time buyers

While the First Home Guarantee Scheme has been expanded to help more first home buyers enter the property…

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Demand for property still strong despite signs of easing market

The Australian housing market remains strong and demand in Melbourne and Adelaide has hit record highs, despite signs…

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The real estate issues the new Federal Government must tackle

The rental crisis, housing affordability and supply will be among the hot topics in the real estate sector…

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New Zealand house prices continue to soften

New Zealand property prices are growing at a slower rate, with the latest CoreLogic House Price Index (HPI)…

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Home loan commitments decline from record highs

The value of new home loan commitments fell 3.7 per cent to $32.3 billion in February after a…

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First home buyers could turn to rentvesting in Sydney and Melbourne

Priced out of the major cities, first home buyers could choose to rentvest in what’s becoming a more…

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NZ first home buyers struggling to get a mortgage

First home buyers in New Zealand are struggling to get a mortgage with tighter lending requirements and rising…

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REIA welcomes the opposition’s regional focus

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the focus on regional living with the announcement the…

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Home Guarantee Scheme to be continued and expanded

First home buyers will continue to get assistance entering the property market from the Federal Government, with the…