Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
Lenders slashing investor interest rates, despite extra scrutiny
New RateCity data shows that 47 mortgage lenders in Australia have reduced investor interest rates over the past two months. This is despite both the extra scrutiny lenders now undergo…
Make the right CRM switch
From carbon paper to leading CRM platforms, Travis Williams has seen the gamut of real estate tech options.…
More urban sprawl while jobs cluster: working from home will reshape the nation
Working from home is a new normal that isn't going anywhere. As Victoria University senior research fellow James…
Lenders shy away from commercial sector
Starting a rent roll the right way
Starting a rent roll can be fun and extremely rewarding, but there can also be challenges to overcome.…
Shorter meetings but longer days – how COVID-19 has changed the way we work
Shorter meeting times, but longer hours...COVID-19 has shifted our working practices, and the techniques and timelines we have…
Renovating and insurance cover
Barry Plant auction to support childhood cancer
Perth vacancy rate drops to a 12-year low
ACT tax rebate for landlords extended
Over $13m of St Kilda sales in 7 days
The Agency’s Sam Hobbs has achieved an extraordinary outcome for his clients across the first two weeks of…
MBA calls for HomeBuilder extension, plus new $3.8b scheme
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released its Pre-Budget Submission, which calls for an extension of HomeBuilder, plus a…
Regional NSW vacancy rates drop
Award-winning agents launch Belle Property Double Bay
Auction clearance rate holding firm
The preliminary auction clearance is holding firm, with the capital cities this week returning a success rate of…
Unused buildings will make good housing in the world of COVID-19
COVID-19 has profoundly changed how we work, learn and live. Professor Norman Day argues that might see unused…
Wage growth slumps to new national low
Stage 4 building restrictions a ‘financial and emotional burden’ on Victorians: HIA
COVID Stage 4 building restrictions a Burden on Victorian Families "Restrictions on building sites in Victoria that limit…
