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Helping Indigenous tenants achieve a successful tenancy
The implementation of local Indigenous staff and creating connections with health and community services can help indigenous Australians have more successful tenancies, new research has found.
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Housing affordability stretching homeowners to the limit
It’s tougher than ever to afford a home with new data showing the proportion of income needed to pay off a mortgage has risen to 37 per cent.
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Listings surge in busiest start to the year in almost a decade
Listing volumes across the country have surged, providing buyers relief from previously tight stock levels.
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Office occupancy rates start to bounce back post-Omicron peak
After nearly two years of working from home, Australians are finally starting to head back to the office.
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What International Women’s Day means to me
International Women's Day means different things to different people. For some women it is a celebration of all women have achieved, while for others it is a time to focus on future goals and what still needs to be done.
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Australia’s most affordable housing markets close to the CBD
South Australia and Western Australia have the most affordable suburbs close to their respective CBDs, according to new research.
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Volume remains high, with almost 3000 properties taken to auction
Auction volumes fell slightly this week, with 2945 properties taken to auction across the combined capitals, resulting in a preliminary clearance rate of 72.7 per cent.
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Vacancy rates fall to lowest on record
National vacancy rates have hit their lowest point on record, falling to just 1.1 per cent in February.
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Byron Bay luxury property forecast to grow 35 per cent by 2027
The huge increase in demand for luxury homes by ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) could see prices in Byron Bay continue to surge higher.
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Investor loans hit a record high as affordability pressure mounts
Loans to investors jumped 6.1 per cent in January, showing “investors are backing the housing market”.
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REA Group delivers increased value for leasing agents
REA Group has this week announced the expansion of its Connect offering to now include tools and services for leasing agents. First released to sales agents in April 2021, Connect aims to streamline prospecting and helps agents win more listings with less effort.
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Interest rates on hold as world watches war in Ukraine
The Reserve Bank of Australia is closely watching the war in Ukraine and has elected to keep interest rates on hold for now at 0.1 per cent.
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Sydney housing prices drop, Melbourne’s stall
Sydney housing values have fallen for the first time in 18 months, while Melbourne’s remain stalled, in the biggest sign yet the property market is levelling out.
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Rise in listings likely to slow price growth
The surge in new properties listed for sale is likely to continue until May, putting downward pressure on price growth according to a leading agency.
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Australia facing a housing supply crunch
Australia could be facing a ‘concerning’ housing shortfall of 163,400 homes by 2032 leading to further affordability issues according to a new report.
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The street names that boast the highest prices
Grandview…The Esplanade…The Avenue…some street names just have a nice ring to them. And according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee, they command a higher price tag as a result.
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Experts tip cash rate to rise before end of 2022
More monetary policy experts are tipping an interest rate rise before the end of the year, despite not expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia to lift the cash rate tomorrow.
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Area Specialist appoints two top trainers
Area Specialist has appointed two of Australia’s best real estate agent coaches to guide and support its agents.
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The busiest February auction week on record
This week proved the busiest February auction week on record, with 3384 properties taken to auction across the combined capitals.
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Landlords missing out on an important tax deduction
Landlords could be missing out on some significant tax deductions over the lifetime of their investment properties, according to industry experts.
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MoxiWorks acquires Aussie CRM ActivePipe
Leading US-based real estate technology platform, MoxiWorks, has announced the acquisition of the Australian lead nurturing platform ActivePipe.
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NSW, Victoria, ACT contain most tenant- friendly suburbs
NSW, Victoria and the ACT contain the most suburbs where rental conditions have changed to favour tenants in the past 12 months, according to new research.
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Kristen Porter simplifies what employee Vs contractor decision means for real estate
Real estate agencies employing contractors should put contracts in place containing clauses that show someone is running their own business, according to a legal expert.
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Three new board members appointed to RESO
With over 1250 agents registered and 48,000 buyers invited into the platform across Australia and New Zealand and located in Adelaide’s innovation district Lot Fourteen alongside the likes of Amazon and Google, RESO looks toward a strong year ahead
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Court case shows why agents and creatives must read the fine print
Engaging a photographer to enhance your listing is par for the course for most real estate agents, but what most don’t know is they could be risking copyright infringement.
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National scheme needed to bolster falling home ownership rates
An economic policy expert has called on the Federal Government to introduce a national shared equity scheme to help halt Australia’s falling home ownership rates. Grattan Institute Economic Policy Program Director Brendan Coates said whichever party won the Federal Election this year needed to tackle housing affordability and turn the nation’s rapidly declining home ownership rates around. “Within living memory,…
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Clearance rate steady as auction volumes continue to rise
Auction activity continued to increase this week, with volume up 20.7 per cent week-on-week and 36.2 per cent higher than the same time last year.
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The gap between house and unit values reaches a record high
Ongoing demand for more space has seen the difference in price between houses and units accelerate with the gap now at a record high.
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REIA announce National Awards for Excellence finalists
Finalists in the 17th REIA National Awards for Excellence 2022 have been announced, with the best agencies, agents and property managers set to vie for the coveted awards.
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REA Group introduces new team to give real estate agents a bigger voice in the industry
REA Group has introduced a new commercial growth and industry partnerships team to boost support to the real estate sector, with one of its first projects tackling property managers wellbeing.
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Market Buy’s engine now available to brands
Online offer management platform Market Buy now provides brands with the ability to ‘white label’ their software for a branded experience.
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Luxe Listings Sydney is back for Season 2… with a new agent
The hotly anticipated second season of the hit show, Luxe Listings Sydney is about to hit the screens in Australia after quickly becoming must-watch TV for lovers of high-end real estate.
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Domain’s marketplace strategy reaping results with half-year revenue up 27.9 per cent
Domain’s ‘Marketplace strategy’ is reaping rewards with the group posting revenue of $175.3 million for the first half of the 2021/22 financial year.
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Agencies embrace Richardson & Wrench business model
A growing number of seasoned agency owners are beginning the new year with a new name and more bang for their business buck after moving to the Richardson & Wrench franchise family.
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Retail property starting to bounce back
Sales volumes for retail property has returned to the highest levels since 2015 after seeing off a tough few years for the sector.
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