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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Ray White Rural donates $100k to help farmers put Christmas dinner on tables
A small foundation run by big hearts will help drought-stricken farmers put food on the table this Christmas thanks to a generous donation. Ray White Rural chairman Paul White has…
Our 10 most listened-to podcasts of 2020
The Elevate podcast brings you the best minds in business and in real estate. Here are our 10…
Elders record their strongest result in five years
Two new company acquisition office openings and strong growth in the company rent roll have contributed to the…
Sydney and Melbourne set for high capital growth in 2021
From a Buyer's Market to a Seller's one: Sydney and Melbourne are projected to deliver 8 - 12…
Auctions clock 75.1 per cent preliminary success rate
The preliminary clearance rate is sitting at 75.1 per cent after a weekend that saw 2065 auctions held…
Eview Group celebrates its best for 2020 with an interactive global event
Eview Group recently celebrated the group's achievements with its first online gala event, televised throughout Australia and Europe.
Work from home trend to continue to impact real estate in 2021: LJ Hooker
Following a disruptive year due to COVID-19, 36 per cent of Australians will be working from home in…
2 in 3 Aussies better off due to restrictions and govt stimulus
2 in 3 households said restrictions and Government stimulus resulted in more money in their hip pocket: financial…
Homely reaffirms their commitment to real estate agents
Homely.com.au has reaffirmed their stance as an agent-friendly real estate portal, confirming today they will continue as an…
First home-buyers dominate for the first time in 10 years: REIA
Australia has recorded a ten-year high for first homes buyers in the last quarter, according to the latest…
Australia’s housing market continues the recovery trend: CoreLogic
Australia's housing market continued along a recovery trend in November amid the coronavirus-driven recession.
Cash rate not expected to lift for three years
"From a housing market perspective, home buyers are clearly responding to the unprecedented levels of stimulus available," With…
Detached house building approvals hit a 20-year high
"October 2020 was the best month for new detached house building approvals in almost 21 years,"Master Builders Australia…
1.1 million Aussies plan to sell their houses in the next six months
DFA’s survey data concluded that over 1.1 million Australians intend to sell their property in the next six…
50 lenders now offer mortgages under 2 per cent
There are 50 lenders now offering a total of 126 home loan under 2 per cent. That's 40…
89 per cent of property experts want land tax not stamp duty
Finder's RBA cash rate survey: 89% of experts support axing stamp duty nationally News highlights: Majority of respondents…
HomeBuilder extension announced
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the HomeBuilder grant in a move that’s been widely welcomed…
Melbourne overtakes Sydney as busiest auction market
The preliminary clearance rate has held firm, keeping pace with a rise in auction volumes this weekend as…
‘Building Stronger Homes’ to make Aussie buildings more fire resilient
The Master Builders Australia and the Insurance Council of Australia brought together a number of peak construction industry…
:Different appoints first Head of Leasing and launches rent roll management service
Real estate veteran Kasey McDonald joins Aussie proptech to help create better property ownership and renting experiences.
Stamp duty is a terrible tax – its evils are well understood: Property Council
This week, State Treasurer Tim Pallas announced the Victorian Government would be slashing stamp duty. It's not the…
Market update: Which regional areas are on the rise?
The CoreLogic Regional Market Update, which looks at capital growth over the 12 months to October in Australia's…
Domain to close the door on private landlords
Speaking exclusively to Elite Agent this week, Domain Group Chief Operating Officer Tony Blamey says the group are…
Virtual property inspections here to stay as on-line traffic continues to surge
The coronavirus may have permanently changed the way people buy and sell properties as buyers continue to embrace…
REIA opposes new foreign investment fees for residential property
REIA has fronted a Senate Economics Committee to give evidence on the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition…
3.8 million Aussies plan to buy property in 2021: Finder
Record-low interest rates, government stimulus, the rise of remote work, and a readjustment of priorities has led to…
Payments have resumed for most deferred home loans
“This is an encouraging sign that most Australians are through the worst”, said Australian Banking Association CEO, Anna…
Stamp duty could soon be scrapped in NSW
The NSW Government has today announced they are "considering a once in a generation change" in stamp duty…
A demand for detached housing will ‘pull the economy forward’: HIA
A renewed interest in detached housing will put our economy into recovery mode, according to HIA's Chief Economist…
The housing sector is turning a corner: ANZ
After considering their initial view of a 10 per cent housing drop "too pessimistic", ANZ economists now feel…
Top student housing company offers 20,000 quarantine spots to rebuild industry
A recent report on the $32 billion international student industry paints a dire picture.
Vic Government announces biggest public housing project in Australian history
The Victorian Government has announced a historic $5.3 billion social housing project that will see over 12,000 public…
‘Pain before gain’ – Investors will return with the international students
“Investors who already own property and are suffering may want to hang in there for another six or…