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Landlords must prepare for ESG scrutiny in asset valuations
Landlords will need to prepare for more questions from valuers about an array of different Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) elements for assets, following changes to the International Valuation Standards (IVS).
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WA and QLD renters under extreme pressure
Life is not getting easier for renters with new data showing that tenants in Western Australia and Queensland are experiencing the worst rental conditions in the country.
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Build-to-rent lift-off won’t solve the housing crisis
Build-to-rent continues to gather momentum in Australia, but it is unlikely to be the housing crisis saviour, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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National rents remained relatively stable in March
Despite record-low vacancy rates across the country, rents remained relatively stable in March according to new data.
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Regional Queensland leads the property price surge
Regional Queensland has recorded the highest growth in the country in the past four years, with prices rising 66.5 per cent.
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The roaring regions: affordable havens for first-home buyers
Australia is now officially a “million-dollar country”, with a median capital city house price of $1.005 million, but there are still some council areas where first-home buyers have a shot at owning their own home.
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Australian farm values to reap solid price growth
Australian farmland values have been seeing strong growth in recent years led by high prices and good rainfall, with the trend likely to continue in 2024 according to an expert.
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Audience embraces a new view as View.com.au’s popularity soars
New Australian property portal view.com.au’s audience has more than doubled in just five months, according to new data.
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Property prices hit a new record in March
National property prices have hit a new record, rising .34 per cent in March to sit at a median $768,000.
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Cashed up investors to capitalise on rising prices
The resurgence in property prices has continued across the country, and investors are well positioned to capitalise on further growth according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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Women’s home buying resilience outshines singles market dip
The number of single people purchasing homes is falling, but becoming more evenly matched by gender.
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Inflation remains steady, but rate cut hopes remain
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged at 3.4 per cent in the 12 months to February, however, experts believe rate cuts are still coming.
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Scaling the summit: BDMs and property managers roadmap to success
If you’re looking to become a property manager of the future, learn to converse with clients like an investment expert and command higher fees, then the Summit Events are for you.
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Service station sales slow as EVs use expands
With the use of electric vehicles (EVs) on the rise, there are concerns about the future of service stations, with new data showing sales have slowed this year.
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Australian property market sees a surge in profitability
Even though transaction volumes increased at the end of 2023, the level of loss-making sales dropped to just 5500, according to the latest figures.
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Kolmeo now integrates with Inspection Express
Property management software provider Kolmeo now integrates with Australia’s premier inspection tool, Inspection Express.
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First National celebrates its best performers
First National Real Estate has highlighted its best performers across the country in its state-based General Excellence and Marketing Awards, with one incredible agent scoring the Number 1 Salesperson of the Year for the seventh time.
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Australia’s only two-storey beach box up for grabs
What's believed to be Australia’s only two-storey beach box is up for grabs on the Mornington Peninsula, boasting exclusive water views out to the city skyline.
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Buyers and renters are increasingly worried about energy costs
The cost of living crisis is forcing both home buyers and renters to pay more attention to energy-efficient homes according to a new survey.
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McGrath to sell to Knight Frank and Bayleys
John McGrath has struck a deal to sell McGrath Limited to Knight Frank and Bayleys, in a move that would also see the company delisted from the ASX.
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Australia’s property market buckles as immigration hits a 70-year high
The Australian housing market is being put to the test after a record 765,900 new overseas arrivals landed in the country in the 12 months to September.
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New virtual reality technology to preview homes before they’re built
New virtual reality (VR) technology has been released that allows people to preview homes before they are built using just their floor plans.
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The Sunshine State tops the list for investors chasing yield
Queensland is shaping up as a top investment location for investors searching for a combination of high yields and growth potential.
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New tech creates professional 2D floor plans in 5 minutes
Listing Loop, a leading Australian PropTech that’s streamlined the property transaction journey with an all-in-one platform, has launched FloorPlan AI, a game-changing new floor plan technology.
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Unlocking Australia’s future: embracing housing density for affordable living
Australia needs to embrace greater housing density, particularly in the capital cities, as a means to combat the housing affordability crisis.
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Robyn Adair appointed general manager and partner at Snug
Snug has appointed Robyn Adair as General Manager and Partner - marking a pivotal moment in its journey to redefine leasing solutions in the PropTech landscape.
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Stamp duty is holding us back from moving homes – we’ve worked out how much
If just one state of Australia, New South Wales, scrapped its stamp duty on real-estate transactions, about 100,000 more Australians would move homes each year, according to our best estimates.
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The power of praise: Unlocking leadership with Ray White
You must be prepared to praise your teams if you want to develop leadership was the message coming out of Ray White’s inaugural Leadership Week on the Gold Coast.
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Rental bond subscription service to save tenants thousands and property managers time
A new subscription rental bond service has been launched that has the potential to save tenants thousands of dollars as well as ease the demands on property managers.
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Interest rates on hold as RBA says economic outlook remains ‘uncertain’
The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at its March meeting, highlighting that the economic outlook remains uncertain, despite a recent drop in inflation.
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First National Real Estate appoints David Edwards as CEO
First National Real Estate has appointed former Forty Winks Chief Executive Officer, David Edwards as its new CEO as it looks to further grow its member-oriented network.
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Busy start to 2024 with new listings surging in February
Capital city activity surged with the busiest February for new listings on realestate.com.au in over a decade, according to the PropTrack Listings Report February 2024, released today.
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Interest rates to stay on hold despite drop in inflation
Despite lower than expected inflation, economists don’t expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rate before September.
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Richardson & Wrench scoop the pool at major awards night
Richardson & Wrench’s real estate network has swept the board in the 2024 RateMyAgent Awards, with its agents and offices across Australia winning more than 20 accolades for exceptional client service, standards, and satisfaction.
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Distressed listings fall in all capital cities
The number of distressed listings has fallen substantially over the past year, as mortgage holders weather the interest rate storm and look forward to potential cuts later this year.
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