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Rental growth to continue to underpin commercial property
Strong rental growth will help mitigate the impact of rising interest rates on commercial property according to a new report.
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New real estate reality show rumoured to be in the works
With Luxe Listings Sydney becoming one of the big TV hits of the past few years, a new real estate-based reality show is rumoured to be in the works.
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Auction volumes continue to rise in lead-up to Christmas
Auction volumes have risen further this week, and the trend is tipped to continue in the lead-up until Christmas.
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More land is required to build one million new homes
The government will need to release more land if they’re to meet their goal of building one million new homes in five years according to experts.
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Property values have soared in the past 20 years while rents lag
House prices across Australia have more than doubled in the past 20 years, however, rents have not been able to keep pace with soaring values.
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Leading ladies share their success journeys
A success coach and behavioural profiler that was once a personal bodyguard for the queen was just one of the inspiring speakers at Ray White’s Leading Ladies of Real Estate Canapes and Conversations events this month.
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Property managers upskill with new investment portfolio manager course
Laing+Simmons is officially celebrating the first batch of graduates to complete its Investment Portfolio Manager course aimed at upskilling property managers.
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Does selling off-market come at a cost?
Choosing to sell your property off-market could be costing you as much as $60,000 according to a new report.
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Cheapest suburbs to buy within 10km of the CBD
As office workers return to their pre-pandemic lives and head back to CBDs, there are still a number of affordable inner-city suburbs for homebuyers looking to move back to the city, according to a new report.
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Falling prices making access to liveable suburbs easier for buyers
Melbourne is now the most affordable city to purchase a house in suburb that is considered “livable” according to a new report.
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Retail property transactions slow as consumers battle rising prices
Retail property sales have slowed, as economic uncertainty climbs according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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Is the Federal Government’s one million home plan already in jeopardy?
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned the Federal Budget goal of creating one million new homes in five years could already be on rocky ground.
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Prestige property market mixed across the country
The prestige property market has softened on the East Coast but continues to hold up well in the smaller capital cities according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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Real estate agents turn ethics index on its head
The 2022 Governance Institute of Australia Ethics Index has been released and, once again, real estate has ranked pretty low on the list of ethical occupations.
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Nerida Conisbee: Australia the knockdown nation
In the 12 months to June 2022, there were more houses knocked down in Australia than ever recorded before.
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Auction activity increasing as the countdown commences to Christmas
Auction activity increased this week and that trend looks set to continue, with CoreLogic tipping there will be a further rise in volume next week as the countdown commences until Christmas.
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Share of homes for sale below $600,000 hits record low
Two years of surging home prices across Australia has seen the portion of homes under $600,000 hit a record low level.
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The Agency joins with MDC Trilogy Group to accelerate market share
National real estate group The Agency has entered a strategic alliance with MDC Trilogy Group to accelerate market share growth across new and complementary geographical areas.
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Buyers taking 9 months longer to buy a home
Buyers are taking more than 9 months longer to purchase a home than they did at the end of 2020, with tight supply and falling affordability behind the time blowout.
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Ease the peak season load with virtual assistants
Property managers already hit by staff shortages need to prepare early for peak rental season or risk driving more valuable staff out of the industry, outsourcing expert Tiffany Bowtell said.
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Industrial property the strongest performer in 2022
Industrial assets have continued their charmed run of recent years and look set to finish 2022 as the top-performing commercial asset according to an expert.
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Covid regional hotspots lead price declines
The Covid boom that saw tens of thousands of people moving to regional Australia has officially come to end, with many regional hotspots now leading the downturn.
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Where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
After the surge in property prices over the past few years, it’s now cheaper to buy than rent a house in only 13.8 per cent of suburbs, according to Domain.
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Who’s more likely to be hit by rising energy costs?
With the continued push to renewable energy and the United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP27) now on, this week we take a look at where households source energy for their homes.
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2022 AREAs submissions close this week
Australian property professionals have until midnight this Friday 18 November to finalise their submissions for the 2022 Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs).
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RBA rate hikes kick in for variable borrowers
Borrowers with a CBA, NAB and ANZ variable home loan have had a 0.25 per cent interest rate rise, with the banks passing on the RBA's November rate hike.
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First annual decline in Australian home values since October 2019
The value of Australian residential real estate continued to decline in October, down to $9.5 trillion from $9.6 trillion according to CoreLogic.
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Auction volumes up 13 per cent
Capital city auction volumes increased almost 13 per cent this week, with 2159 properties going under the hammer to record a preliminary clearance rate of 60.1 per cent.
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5 secrets to growing your rent roll
What is the secret to building a successful property management agency?
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4 million virtual inspections show changing trends in buying property
More than four million digital property inspections have been undertaken on a leading virtual tours platform over the past 24 months, demonstrating a clear trend in how Australians want to rent and purchase property.
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More choice for buyers as listings rise
The total number of properties for sale is increasing in nearly every part of the country, finally giving more choice to buyers.
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Switch and save on your business insurance
Real estate agents face many risks, from misleading or deceptive conduct to clients falling over in their office.
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Flood-affected property markets to recover within 12 months
Flood-affected property markets are likely to bounce back within 12 months according to an expert.
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Young Australians live with their parents to save for a house deposit
The rising cost of living, including a lack of affordable housing, has changed the financial landscape for Australia’s youth.
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REA Group increases revenue as “heat” comes out of the market
REA Group has announced an increase in first quarter revenue thanks to strong listings, however, the outlook remains mixed as the “heat” comes out of the property market.
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