Industry News
Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
145,000 homeowners would consider selling if rates rise
Over half a million Australian households would struggle to pay their mortgage, with many forced to sell, if interest rates rose three per cent according to a new survey.
Holly Jones takes out two top gongs at Ray White international awards
Holly Jones said she loves providing incredible results throughout the selling process and finds helping buyers find their…
Big banks pass on the full 0.5 per cent rate hike
Three of the big four banks have passed on the Reserve Bank of Australia's full August interest rate…
Nerida Conisbee: Why mortgagee sales are rising
Cost of living pressures and mortgage stress has seen the number of mortgagee sales increase according to new…
Free real estate job search website launched
Entry Education has broken new ground with the creation of an innovative job search website designed by property…
Alec Brown named Ray White Australia’s top auctioneer
Top locations for investors with a $100k deposit
Outer city and regional areas are providing the best value for investors with a $100,000 deposit according to…
Sherrie Storor’s Build Your Best Life podcast launches Season 2
Australian entrepreneur Lorna Jane Clarkson will join a host of big-name real estate professionals, including Ewan Morton and…
The Tasmanian market contracts as rates rise
Rising interest rates have started to bite in Tasmania with sales activity contracting.
Clearance rate above 60 per cent for the first time since June
The preliminary clearance rate has topped the 60 per cent mark for the first time in 10 weeks…
Real estate farewells property manager with a big heart
Coronis Director Lia Storer is being remembered as a top property manager with a great sense of humour…
New agents are in for a market shock
The throng of new real estate agents who joined the industry during the recent market boom could be…
Brisbane eastern suburbs expert joins RE/MAX Results
Inflation outstrips rental growth for more than a decade
Inflation has risen at more than twice the rate of weekly rents over the past decade, forcing many…
Why Brett Andreassen makes time for work and play
Setting clear boundaries between work and family time is crucial for high-achieving real estate agent Brett Andreassen.
Record results for BresicWhitney
BresicWhitney posted record results in its 2021/2022 financial report, following the new leadership structure lead by Thomas McGlynn…
LJ Hooker opens two new offices in thriving NSW regional hubs
LJ Hooker have opened two new offices in Bathurst and Griffith as the group continues to expand in…
Should NZ first-home buyers purchase now or wait?
There might be merit in first home buyers waiting a little longer before trying to get into the…
Growing your business isn’t all about digital
It’s easy to get bogged down and overfocused on digital platforms, including digital marketing and social media, when…
More Perth suburbs join the million-dollar club
Strong price growth across the upper end of the Perth market has seen eleven new suburbs join the…
Sydney properties top the international waterfront index
Luxury waterfront properties in Sydney command the highest premiums in the world, with the Harbour City taking out…
How the Ray White business continues to innovate and evolve
The fourth-generation custodians of the Ray White group of businesses have offered an insight into how they approach…
Day 2 of Ray White Connect brings the big keynotes and the creativity
Almost 3000 agents came together for Day 2 of the Ray White Group’s Connect conference on the Gold…
Three-quarters of Aussie borrowers have had their interest rates increased
Australian borrowers have felt the pinch of rising interest rates with 77.1 per cent of mortgage holders already…
Virtual assistants reduce the load on property pros
Real estate industry technology has evolved substantially in recent years, but the issues agencies face have not, according…
Australia’s very own Schitt’s Creek hits the market
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own town, just like the Rose family's infamous purchase in the…
Top takeaways from Ray White Connect 2022
More than 2800 agents have come together on the Gold Coast as the Ray White Group celebrates its…
What agents can learn from Olympian Jana Pittman
Ray White returns to ‘The Shed’ to celebrate 120 years
Almost 300 Ray White members and their families have attended the Ray White Group's The Shed Open Day…
New tenancy laws could prove problematic for Queensland landlords
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has pushed back against State Government changes to rental laws, which…
Australian property market turns “multi-speed”
The Australian property market has turned “multi-speed”, with different markets growing at different rates according to a new…