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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
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, but it’s something that doesn’t happen unless you work at it.
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Real estate agents risk losing potential clients if they present outdated, unprofessional online profiles, warns a top US-based…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…
Tarneit leads nation as the ‘greenest’ suburb for solar installation
Tarneit, in Melbourne’s western growth corridor, is emerging as one of the nation’s leading suburbs when it comes…
Property values hit new record in 2023-24 financial year
Australian property values soared 8 per cent in the 2023-2024 financial year, overcoming a significant slump from the…
Realestate.com.au raises the bar for top properties with Luxe
Property portal realestate.com.au has launched a new premium listing product, Luxe, which is designed to raise the profile…
Early signs of relief as rents finally decline
There are finally some early signs of relief for tenants, with capital city rents declining and vacancy rates…
Knight Frank and Bayleys complete McGrath acquisition
Knight Frank and Bayleys have completed their acquisition of McGrath Limited and announced a new board of directors…
Cathie Crampton heads back to Belle Property
Cathie Crampton has been named Head of Property Management Growth and Performance and will be looking to grow…
Slim pickings for buyers with less than $750,000
The constant surge in house prices across the country is making life difficult for buyers according to the…
Inflation jump could spark interest rate rise
A 14th cash rate hike is once again on the table, after the monthly inflation rose to 4…
Property gains hit a 14-year high
Homeowners are cashing in on the back of rising prices, with profitable resales reaching the highest level since…
Chantelle Collin named partner at BresicWhitney
Head of Property Management at BresicWhitney, Chantelle Collin has officially become a partner, on the back of her…