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Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Property Council of Australia asks NSW to balance sustainable housing design with affordability
The Property Council of Australia has cautiously welcomed changes to the recent Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP) Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) report, but notes sustainability must…
Governments urged to improve planning approval times
The REIA is urging the Federal and State Governments to improve planning approval times in a bid to…
Adelaide is now Australia’s best auction market
Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says Adelaide has so far recorded the highest auction clearance rate in…
Snap lockdown thwarts Melbourne’s scheduled auction growth
Melbourne had more than 1,000 auctions scheduled, but the latest snap lockdown could significantly impact these figures.
The Australian launches new commercial property lift-out
Leading realtor Kim Jones joins Kollosche in Byron Bay
Real estate runs in the family
Familiar faces partner with Ray White in Sunbury
Atlas Advisors Australia takes major stake in Hunter Valley Zoo
Wealth manager Atlas Advisors Australia has taken a joint stake in key domestic tourism asset, Hunter Valley Zoo…
Highest rate of dwelling value growth since 2004
Property managers urged to stand up against domestic violence
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is asking property managers to help them stand up against domestic…
What the updated lockdown restrictions mean for NSW real estate agents
The updated New South Wales (NSW) coronavirus restrictions are tricky for anybody to navigate. It's even more difficult…
Millthorpe’s oldest pub, the Commercial Hotel, hits the market
A slice of regional New South Wales history is up for grabs, as Millthorpe's oldest pub, the Commercial…
Belle Property opens in Sandgate with award-winning duo at the helm
Belle Property has continued their Brisbane expansion, with the opening of a new Sandgate office.
First home buyers in the US struggle to save for a down payment
It is estimated to take a full year longer to save for a down payment on a starter…
The top 10 most undersupplied metro rental markets revealed
The most undersupplied city locations for rental houses have been revealed, with some locations recording very few available…
What social media really thinks of Luxe Listings Sydney
Airtasker and Soho founder Jonathan Lui reveals major real estate website acquisition
Soho, an AI-powered personalised real estate platform, recently announced it has officially acquired Home Sales.
National auction volumes remain steady despite drop in Sydney
The preliminary auction clearance rate has risen to 76.4 per cent this week, with volumes remaining relatively steady…
Lockdown life pushes up property results at Grays
Online auction platform, Grays marketplace has seen increases in property demand amid lockdown.
Belle Property has a new home and new leadership in Brisbane’s inner north
Belle Property has celebrated the opening of their new office in Newmarket, Brisbane.
Top 10 Perth suburbs to see the biggest median house sale growth
Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) data has revealed the 10 Perth suburbs to have seen the…
CoreLogic investigates how the housing market reacts to lockdowns
CoreLogic has released a comprehensive overview of housing market performance through lockdowns.
Five ways the UK housing market can progress post-pandemic
It's more than one year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (UK). The…
New Zealand’s Wellington sees a 123 per cent rise in property values
Across the wider Wellington area, the past six years have brought large increases in property values, following a…
Congratulations to the REINSW 2020 Awards for Excellence finalists
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for…