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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
NAB strategically cuts fixed rates
National Australia Bank (NAB) has made a “strategic” move in slashing its three-year fixed rate as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) weighs up whether or not to lift interest rates at its August 6 meeting.
One-minute data: Australian home value growth cools as winter sets in
CoreLogic's daily home value index shows a slowdown in national property price growth, with values rising just 0.5…
One-minute data: Metro areas drive Australian property market growth
Sales volumes jumped 5.5 per cent in the 2023-2024 financial year with Australia’s mainland states recording 663,158 residential…
Rundown gems: Uninhabitable homes become PR gold for agents
They might not be glamorous, but rundown properties are quickly becoming the hottest commodity in real estate.
View Media Group collaborates with Real Estate Industry Partners
View Media Group (VMG) has joined forces with Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP) in a multi-year partnership designed…
Investors remain cautious as commercial property activity slows
Investors are being more discerning than ever when it comes to buying commercial property amidst lasting high interest…
Five steps to open your own real estate agency
You've set a big goal: to open your own real estate agency.
Appetite for investment: Australia’s fast food frenzy
One of Australia’s largest fast food portfolios in years has hit the market in NSW’s Illawarra region, on…
Hidden gems: Affordable Aussie property markets with high growth potential revealed
Property market prices may still be rising but there still remains a number of affordable opportunities for investors…
One-minute data: June new listings plunge
The seasonal new listings slowdown hit in June, but total listings are still higher than the same time…
How to cultivate a workplace culture that attracts agents
Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to the success of any business,…
Domain’s Vision Pro App delivers immersive property search
Domain has launched its Apple Vision Pro app, redefining how buyers can search for their next home.
New owners take the helm at Openn
Openn has joined forces with Neil Rose's investment group Tribar Capital bringing in the experience of fintech founders…
Redefining real estate: CLAIRE Vision by Propic takes agents from good to great
Propic’s mission with its Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is simple, but resolute.
Renters forced to save their pennies for essential costs
Surging unit rents are finally slowing down in the major capital cities as the heat comes out of…
Changing the game for renters and landlords
Leap Real Estate always strives to think outside the box.
Why your online profile matters more than ever
Real estate agents risk losing potential clients if they present outdated, unprofessional online profiles, warns a top US-based…
Retail thriving despite tight-spending environment
Despite a cost of living crisis, retail properties have experienced a revival this year, with rising interest in…
The power of putting community first
For the G.J. Gardner Homes Shoalhaven team, supporting local communities is just good business.
Homebuyers borrow more than ever but the market may be slowing down
The volume of new home loans fell last month, but when buyers do take on a mortgage they're…
Mixed bag of rental distress across Australia
Rental distress is easing in some areas but rising in others, but the impact of high rents remains…
Vacancy rates rise again in the capital cities
Pressure is slowly starting to ease for struggling tenants, with new data showing the national vacancy rate is…
Perth agent’s gas mask video goes viral
A Perth real estate agent has gone viral for his unique marketing of a rundown house with a…
A platform to inspire and empower women
Taking home the title of Most Influential Woman in Property at last year’s REA Excellence Awards was more…
Laing+Simmons equip property managers with domestic violence training
Laing+Simmons have equipped their property managers to deal with domestic violence situations through a training session facilitated by…
Capital city unit rents quickly catching up to houses
The gap between weekly house and unit rents has narrowed to just $30 across the combined capital cities.
Josh Symons joins CoreLogic
CoreLogic has appointed Josh Symons as its new head of real estate solutions.
REIA urges home buyers to use the Home Guarantee Scheme
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling for home buyers to make the most of 50,000…
Real estate credit is now Australia’s number one investment class
The private real estate credit market is now Australia's number one investment class by annual investment volume according…
Young people hate making phone calls – could it be hurting their careers?
Ironically, younger generations are using smartphones for anything but actual phone calls.
Rental prices start to stagnate as conditions ease
There has been some positive news for tenants, with the latest Domain Rent Report revealing rental prices are…
Office assets becoming the new “alternative asset”
Demand for office assets has plummeted in recent years, with some experts now suggesting they could soon be…
Retirement villages could boost housing for older Australians
Retirement villages are a significantly cheaper housing option for older Australians and they could also help free up…
Borrowers stuck in ‘mortgage quicksand’
One in eight borrowers is stuck in 'mortgage quicksand' after extending their loan term in a bid to…
The number of million-dollar suburbs set to surge
Nearly 100 new suburbs are set to join the million-dollar club after the recent surge in house prices…