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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Survey reveals pandemic has proven prosperous for proptech sector
A new study from the Property Council and Yardi Systems has found data analytics, business process automation and virtual tours are the top technologies the Australian real estate sector has embraced in 2021.
Positive conditions forecast to continue according to REA Insights Property Outlook Report
REA Group's newly released Insights Property Outlook Report is tipping positive conditions to remain throughout 2021, with a…
Top independent agents named at 15th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards
The region's top performing agencies and individuals came together last night competing for top honours at the 15th…
Spike in demand leads to rise in construction costs according to CoreLogic figures
The cost of construction in Australia rose by 1 per cent over the December quarter, according to newly…
A new leash on life: Study finds benefits for all parties in pet-friendly residential arrangements
More than 60 per cent of households across the nation own a pet but those living in private…
Clearance rate holds above 80 per cent, with volume set to skyrocket
Sydney has enjoyed its third consecutive week of an auction clearance rate above 80 per cent as national…
Homely partners with REIWA to strengthen affordable advertising options
Homely announces new partnership with REIWA in an effort to expand industry-backed and affordable real estate advertising options…
Inland Australia in vogue as rural areas record surge in house values
As large swathes of rural Australia emerge from long-running drought conditions, and the mining sector benefits from higher…
Rent.com.au hits new milestone with one million Renter Resumes created
Rent.com.au has announced that more than one million renters have now created a Renter Resume through its site.
Seventh heaven: @realty celebrates anniversary with 40 per cent rise in sales
National real estate network @realty celebrated their seventh birthday in style this week, with a 40 per cent…
Realestate.com.au honours the top residential and commercial real estate agents across Australia
The most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses in property management and sales have been honoured today…
REA Group changes Track with rebranding of data and valuations business
REA Group has announced a rebranding of its property data and automated valuations business Hometrack, which will now…
Video of the Week – Location and living space
With a combination of uncanny timing and great creativity - Collings Real Estate has created another video smash…
Auction clearance rate hits a high despite latest lockdown
The preliminary auction clearance rate has hit 86.1 per cent across the capitals this week as auction volumes…
Think outside the box to capitalise on Year of the Ox
Few people will be sorry to see the tail end of the Year of the Rat but as…
Hodges Group appoints Tony Zarka as new CEO
Hodges Real Estate has announced the appointment of Tony Zarka as the group’s new CEO, who is set…
Greater Bank claims title of Australia’s lowest home loan
It’s a race to the bottom that lenders are happy to be associated with and in great news…
Panel uses logic to drill to the core of climate issues
Some of the Asia-Pacific’s brightest minds in climate change risk management met last week to discuss how the…
Clearance rate tops 80 per cent with higher auction values
Auction markets have returned a strong result on higher volumes this week, with the combined capitals preliminary clearance…
Survey shows Australians banking on a positive year for property market
Home lending and property values are not the only things hitting a high point in 2021, with positive…
Century 21 Australasia announces internal promotion to CEO role
Century 21 Australasia has appointed experienced real estate professional James Bell to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Low rates and high values drive home lending to all-time high
Record-low interest rates and record-high property values have helped drive home lending to an all-time high, according to…
Darwin, Perth and Hobart record strong growth in January
Australian house values reached a record new high during the start of 2021 - even surpassing pre-COVID levels,…
Auction activity picks up right where it left off
Capital city auction activity has ramped up after the seasonal slowdown, with 891 homes taken to auction this…
Peters Investments confirms its support for The Agency
Peters Investments has thrown further weight behind The Agency, converting $3 million of convertible notes to equity and…
Ray White ready for red hot auction market
This weekend marks the beginning of the 2021 auction season and, according to Ray White, their group plans…
Regions show record price growth
House prices have hit a new record high across all Australian capitals with exceptions of Darwin and Perth.The…
Record revenue for The Agency
The Agency’s half-year report to shareholders shows the company continues to grow in revenue, has positive cashflow, and…
Agents on the move
This week, it's Leigh Grixti who has found a new home at Ray White, and Adam Gould who…
Homely signs on as a major sponsor for Transform 2021
Homely, a leading industry-backed Australian real estate portal, has joined forces with Elite Agent as a principal sponsor…
Why online reviews are essential for real estate in 2021
Did you know that since COVID-19, over 69 per cent of Australians have used online reviews to validate…
Auction volumes up 44 per cent over December quarter
Fuelled by a resurgence of Melbourne auctions, Australia ended the year with its best performing clearance rate of…
Video of the Week – With a little help from my friends
Can agents who are competitors work together? The answer is yes for these agents of the Hills District,…
New home sales surge
The lure of $25,000 caused a surge of new home sales in December as buyers rushed to qualify…