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Real estate industry leaders weigh in on stamp duty reform

Industry leaders have provided official submissions on behalf of the real estate sector, discussing stamp duty changes and…

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Real estate is one of the top digital search trends in Australia

Real estate has become one of the most widely searched topics across Australia, according to newly released Nielsen…

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18 – 29 year olds account for more than one-third of all first home buyers

Millennials and Generation-Z hold a significant proportion of the first home buyer market, despite rising property prices.

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Rohullah Paykari kicks off new agency on the right foot

former champion kickboxer, Rohullah Paykari is no stranger to a tough fight. While opening his agency in the…

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How millennials’ digital habits and home ownership trends have impacted the Australian property market

Millennials are a digitally savvy generation, going online to shop, socialise and work. So it is little surprise…

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House prices have soared by almost 20 per cent

House prices have inflated by a whopping 18.4 per cent over the year to June, according to the…

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How Tom Wiggins is reaching his full potential in Canberra

Tom Wiggins is a man on a mission. From heading to the gym every morning to crafting his…

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Housing affordability continues to rapidly decline in New Zealand

Record house price growth across NZ has led to rapidly declining affordability with little sign of easing, despite…

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How first home buyers can get the upper hand as investors return to the market

As investors re-enter the market, one expert believes there could be a silver-lining for first home buyers.

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First-home buyers flee as property prices continue to surge

First home buyer numbers have plummeted over July as the housing affordability crisis continues, according to REIA president…

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Is the home and business lending surge about to slow down?

Finance broker Savvy has analysed the latest ABS lending indicators to uncover whether the increase in new loan…

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20-year analysis shows housing affordability continues to decline but rental affordability stable

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has crunched the numbers and found housing affordability has been on…

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Record gains and very little pain for New Zealand property sellers

New Zealand home owners are pocketing a record level of gross profits from property resales as the country's…

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The Perth suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy than rent

It cheaper to buy a home than rent in 112 Perth suburbs, according to the REIWA.

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First home buyers in NZ will suffer from the Reserve Bank’s surprise decision on mortgage deposits

RBNZ's decision to reduce the number of owner-occupiers that can get a mortgage with less than a 20…

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Australians are using lockdown to hunt for property online

Search activity on realestate.com.au jumped 2.4 per cent last week as lockdowns were felt across the country.

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Number of single women buying first home tipped to rise

REIA forecasted a rise in single women purchasing their first homes.

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Regional areas benefit from Sydney and Melbourne’s population exodus

Regional areas in New South Wales and Victoria have seen a huge spike in house sales as city…

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RBA maintains flexible approach with continued cash rate hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided it will keep the nation's official cash rate on hold…

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Coastal apartments in hot demand in NSW

Sydney’s extended lockdown has boosted buyer enthusiasm across regional New South Wales, with enquiries increasing for apartments in…

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New Zealand hits a turning point in the property investment market

The recent uptick in mortgage interest rates is yet another influencing factor in the New Zealand residential property…

Sam Linn
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Sam Linn: Success in a town like Alice

When a serious car accident quashed Sam Linn's dream of becoming a police officer he turned his attention…

Single parents and first home buyers given more chance to buy
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REIA urges Australians to use deposit schemes

Thousands of Australians have been given their first real chance to buy their own home.

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First home deposit scheme well placed to help thousands

The Housing Industry Association of Australia has welcomed the adjustment of First Home Loan Deposit price caps and…