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Breaking stories, regulatory changes, market data, and major developments across Australian and New Zealand real estate.
House prices grew at the fastest rate in 20 years
National house prices grew at 25.1 per cent in 2021, making it the fastest annual growth rate in 20 years, according to new data.
Reapit set to expand portfolio with acquisition of Console
Cloud-based property software provider Reapit, backed by private equity firm Accel-KKR (AKKR), has announced the acquisition of Console.
Successive rate rises the biggest risk for homeowners
Successive interest rate increases from the RBA when they begin their tightening cycle could be the biggest issue…
Australian house prices grow at the fastest rate in the world
Australia has taken top spot as the country with the highest rate of annual price growth in 2021.
Commercial agent powers through 2022 first quarter
Property boom hasn’t helped owner-occupiers
Despite property prices rising at a rapid rate in the past two years, a leading economist said the…
Sherrie Storor: One size doesn’t fit all
Agents looking to build their profile, convert more appraisals to listings, grow their team and streamline their business…
The Australian suburbs facing a rental crisis
South Australia, NSW, and Tasmania contain the most suburbs desperate for more rental stock with many locations now…
Funding to help bring city streets back to life
First National trailblazer moves to Wollongong CBD
Looking after the welfare of his team: David Gray, Elders Lismore
When floodwaters swept through Lismore and much of the Northern Rivers, David Gray’s thoughts turned to his community,…
More Aussies intend to buy a home
A boost in home-buying intentions and increased spending on transport post lockdown are behind an increase in the…
Auction volumes down by almost a third
Auction volumes have dropped by almost a third this week, but it is not recent flooding in Queensland…
Belle Property Escapes opens in Adelaide
Belle Property has announced the expansion of its premium holiday rental service, Belle Property Escapes, to South Australia.…
Perth’s median property price grows $325,000 in 20 years
The Perth property market has grown steadily over the last two decades with the median house price increasing…
Propps and First National partner up to streamline buying and selling
Proptech innovator Propps and the 350+ office First National network have joined forces to make the Propps digital…
NAB cuts its variable home loan interest rate
Tight competition between the big four banks has seen NAB cut its variable home loan interest rate by…
Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor resigns
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…
realestateview.com.au partners with Settle Easy
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…
Place Estate Agents open around the clock with Propic AI
Queensland's Place Estate Agents has joined forces with Australian real estate PropTech innovator, Propic, to use its Artificial…
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.
FinTech Hutly appoints Stuart Spiteri CEO
Housing affordability stress ahead of the federal election
A social housing campaign group has called on the Federal Government to tackle Australia's growing affordable housing crisis,…
First National announces Queensland award winners
Saving a tenant’s life is all in a day’s work
When PRD Northern Rivers Principal Rob Horder got up on Sunday, February 27, he never imagined he’d finish…
Nerida Conisbee: Challenges ahead but market will recover from floods
The threat of natural disasters is unlikely to change the locations where Australians want to live, with Ray…
Ray White Projects expands into Western Sydney with powerhouse new team
Ray White Projects is expanding into Western Sydney with an experienced team to focus on the region's rapidly…
Sydney’s best performing suburbs doubled in value in 2021
Sydney house prices saw record gains in 2021 with certain suburbs doubling in value in 12 months according…
Call for property owners to release rental properties to help flood victims
REIQ and Q Shelter are urgently calling on Queensland property owners to turn their holiday rentals and vacant…
Russian-Ukraine crisis to hit housing affordability
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine will hit Australians in the hip pocket which could weigh on housing…
Melbourne Real Estate empowers women with paid parental leave
Three soon-to-be first time mums at Melbourne Real Estate no longer have the added worry of budgeting on…