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Are first-time buyers really closer to home?
First-time buyers can save a 20 per cent deposit two months faster now than they could a year…
Together we grow: the First National formula for success
When a First National Real Estate office in Brisbane was inundated with water during the 2010 floods, you’d…
House and unit price gap hits record $300k in capital cities
The gap between capital city house and unit prices has never been wider, with detached homes now costing…
New listings surge in Sydney and Melbourne
A surge of sellers have listed their homes, with Sydney and Melbourne reporting the biggest jump in new…
Jason Crerar joins The Agency in Tasmania
The Agency has appointed former realestate.com.au executive Jason Crerar as state manager in Tasmania, as the brand looks…
Hotel room rates surge as Taylor Swift fever takes hold
Tourism assets are seeing a resurgence with a string of big-name artists including Taylor Swift and high-profile sporting…
Market turnaround leads to profit for Domain
Domain has witnessed a “pleasing turnaround” in the property market and its financial performance, with profits rising 48.7…
LAWD appoints Henry Sayers to spearhead its industrial expansion
Specialist valuation and transaction firm, LAWD has appointed property specialist Henry Sayers to expand their industrial offering.
Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett lists her Melbourne home
Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett and her husband, playwright and director Andrew Upton, are selling their Melbourne home, with…
Stamp duty now costs up to six times more than a generation ago
Homebuyers are now paying up to six times more in stamp duty than a generation ago as incomes…
Healthier market leads REA Group to excellent half-year financial results
REA Group Chief Executive Officer Owen Wilson has predicted “healthy market conditions” for the remainder of 2024 on…
How can housing values fall when demand is so high?
The housing crisis and ongoing demand for property due to population growth is being reflected most of all…
The Agency welcomes two new offices in South East Queensland
The Agency has opened offices across South East Queensland as it embarks on ambitious growth targets for the…
Distressed listings jump 9 per cent in NSW
The number of distressed listings has risen across Australia, despite the number of total listings falling in January.
‘Bleak’ outlook for office assets as workers stay home
Workers are not returning to the office leading to sustained upward pressure on vacancy rates and a negative…
Vacancy rates fall again in the new year
Rental availability declined further in January, with the national vacancy rate falling to 1.09 per cent.
RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kicked off 2024 with an interest rate hold, electing to keep the…
Australia’s auction season kicks off with near-record activity
Australia has recorded the second biggest start to auction season on record, with 1671 properties going under the…
Aussie suburbs’ love affair with cars amid urban shift
Revving up for the upcoming Melbourne Grand Prix, let's dive into the Aussie suburbs that have an undeniable…
Richmond CEO lists historic Brighton home with New York flair
In the vibrant heart of Brighton's north, a property that echoes the sophistication of a Manhattan dwelling is…
Competition cools despite record low vacancy rates
Vacancy rates have returned to record low levels, but there is hope for renters, with new data showing…
The Agency recruits market leaders in Melbourne’s Williamstown
Highly regarded real estate professional Leigh Melbourne and his team have joined The Agency Victoria, and are looking…
Cirrus8 brings David Matulis on board to boost its international expansion
Commercial property management software company Cirrus8 is bringing in David Matulis to help accelerate the business's international expansion.
Mixed results as home values climb for the 12th straight month
Australian property values have risen for the 12th consecutive month, but market performance remained varied among the capital…
Perth prices continue to surge in January
Perth has retained its title as the strongest property market in Australia, with house prices up 15.3 per…
Coastal hotspots set to see strong demand in 2024
Coastal locations continue to be in favour with buyers, with experts predicting a number of beachside suburbs across…
Property prices hit new highs as growth continues
Australia’s property market has fully recovered from the 2022 downturn, with prices hitting a record high in the…
Rents hit another record high but growth likely to slow
Tenants continue to feel the pressure of the housing crisis, with rents surging to a record high and…
Rising construction costs signal a return to trend
Construction cost increases have started to reaccelerate, but experts believe this is just a return to trend and…
Mathew Tiller: Property market more balanced in 2024
Increasing stock levels will create a more balanced property market in 2024, but prices will still climb, according…
Property portal Homely celebrates its 10th birthday
A decade after a poor home buying experience left Jason Spencer lamenting the fact he couldn’t read street…
Leanne Pilkington: Interest rates, supply challenges and emerging real estate trends in 2024
In the throes of 2024, the Australian real estate market faces a critical juncture, challenged by the ebb…
Vacancy rates ease in December
After a tough year for renters, there are some early signs that relief might be on the way…
Relief for renters as house rents remain steady
After a tough few years for renters, there is now a glimmer of hope with house rents across…
Property market resilience to be tested in 2024
After bouncing back in 2023, the resilience of the property market is set to be tested according to…