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Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
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Perry Edmondson-Clark named NSW Head of Auctions at Ray White
Ray White NSW | ACT state auctioneer Perry Edmondson-Clark has taken up the newly created role of Head…
Hidden gems: Affordable Aussie property markets with high growth potential revealed
Property market prices may still be rising but there still remains a number of affordable opportunities for investors…
One-minute data: June new listings plunge
The seasonal new listings slowdown hit in June, but total listings are still higher than the same time…
Greater Western Sydney: A property powerhouse
Greater Western Sydney has a rapidly evolving property market that is only set to grow further as population…
Sam Lewis heads up Ray White’s expansion into Vanuatu
Ray White is headed to the tropical paradise of Vanuatu, with the opening of a new office led…
How to cultivate a workplace culture that attracts agents
Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to the success of any business,…
Domain’s Vision Pro App delivers immersive property search
Domain has launched its Apple Vision Pro app, redefining how buyers can search for their next home.
New owners take the helm at Openn
Openn has joined forces with Neil Rose's investment group Tribar Capital bringing in the experience of fintech founders…
Redefining real estate: CLAIRE Vision by Propic takes agents from good to great
Propic’s mission with its Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is simple, but resolute.
New Zealand’s million-dollar suburbs face price pinch
The number of million-dollar suburbs is falling in New Zealand, with rapid price growth slowing considerably in recent…
How a trip to Disneyland turned Buxton’s Owen Bowditch into a Make-A-Wish ambassador
When Buxton Brighton agent Owen Bowditch gets on stage to raise money for Make-A-Wish Australia, he’s not just…
Renters forced to save their pennies for essential costs
Surging unit rents are finally slowing down in the major capital cities as the heat comes out of…
Julian Rowe joins Ray White Northern Beaches
Leading agent Julian Rowe is headed to the new Ray White Northern Beaches, as the group ramps up…
Changing the game for renters and landlords
Leap Real Estate always strives to think outside the box.
Why your online profile matters more than ever
Real estate agents risk losing potential clients if they present outdated, unprofessional online profiles, warns a top US-based…
The power of putting community first
For the G.J. Gardner Homes Shoalhaven team, supporting local communities is just good business.
Homebuyers borrow more than ever but the market may be slowing down
The volume of new home loans fell last month, but when buyers do take on a mortgage they're…
Megan Jaffe brings Ray White back to Ponsonby
High-profile owner of Ray White Remuera, Megan Jaffe and her business partner Thomas Farmer, continue to build on…
Transforming prospecting: Laing+Simmons debuts new agent training academy
Laing+Simmons has launched a new training program set to supercharge agent’s lead conversion rates and generate more listings…
Mixed bag of rental distress across Australia
Rental distress is easing in some areas but rising in others, but the impact of high rents remains…
Vacancy rates rise again in the capital cities
Pressure is slowly starting to ease for struggling tenants, with new data showing the national vacancy rate is…
Perth agent’s gas mask video goes viral
A Perth real estate agent has gone viral for his unique marketing of a rundown house with a…
Perth rents unchanged for the fourth month in a row
Perth renters are slowly starting to see conditions ease, with rents remaining unchanged for the fourth straight month.
A platform to inspire and empower women
Taking home the title of Most Influential Woman in Property at last year’s REA Excellence Awards was more…
Laing+Simmons equip property managers with domestic violence training
Laing+Simmons have equipped their property managers to deal with domestic violence situations through a training session facilitated by…
Keystart limits increased in WA to reflect changing buying conditions
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has welcomed the State Government’s increase to the Keystart property…
Brisbane penthouse fetches $4.1 million at luxury apartment complex
One of two penthouses at one of southwest Brisbane’s most anticipated developments has been snapped up just weeks…
Capital city unit rents quickly catching up to houses
The gap between weekly house and unit rents has narrowed to just $30 across the combined capital cities.
Charles Caravousanos and David Walker expand to the Northern Beaches
Leading operators, Charles Caravousanos and David Walker from Ray White Upper North Shore are looking to expand on…
REIA urges home buyers to use the Home Guarantee Scheme
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling for home buyers to make the most of 50,000…
Real estate credit is now Australia’s number one investment class
The private real estate credit market is now Australia's number one investment class by annual investment volume according…
Young people hate making phone calls – could it be hurting their careers?
Ironically, younger generations are using smartphones for anything but actual phone calls.
Rental prices start to stagnate as conditions ease
There has been some positive news for tenants, with the latest Domain Rent Report revealing rental prices are…
Retirement villages could boost housing for older Australians
Retirement villages are a significantly cheaper housing option for older Australians and they could also help free up…