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Renters facing a tight changeover period as vacancy rates remain low
The traditional summer changeover period is shaping up as an incredibly challenging period for renters with the latest vacancy data showing supply remains at record low levels.
The $1.5 million house covered in doodles
Most parents tell their kids not to draw on the walls but for artist Sam Cox, he’s been…
Leading Cairns agencies join Ray White
Top Cairns agents Ray, David and Sharyon Murphy are rebranding their market-leading agencies, to become Ray White Cairns…
QLD unit prices ‘awaken from their slumber’
QLD home buyers are starting to chase affordability with new data showing that unit price increases are starting…
Real estate networks champion charitable causes
Real estate agents are a philanthropic bunch and with Christmas just around the corner, three networks have given…
See inside the tiny apartment worth $500,000
A minuscule apartment in Bondi Beach has been snapped up at auction for a staggering $511,000, surpassing its…
Australia’s most viewed properties in 2023
A chapel with a graveyard, a fixer-upper with 19 bedrooms, a house from The Block, an abode with…
Borrowers to be spared a Christmas interest rate hike
This week’s lower-than-expected inflation number is shaping up as an early Christmas present for borrowers, with the Reserve…
‘Beds and sheds’ to see strong demand in 2024
Property assets in “beds and sheds” sectors which include tourism, boarding houses, blocks of units and industrial assets…
New Zealand property prices continue to recover
Property prices in New Zealand ticked higher last month adding to the recent string of increases suggesting the…
What buyers want – granny flats, sheds, new homes and a study
Sydney buyers want granny flats, Melbournites are looking for new builds, while over in the west, the humble…
Property prices hit record high despite growth slowing
Australian property prices have hit a new record high, climbing 0.22 per cent in November, according to PropTrack.
The RBA was ‘too hasty’ in raising interest rates again
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might have been too hasty in hiking interest rates last month, with…
Property portal realestate.com.au extends its support of the Sydney Swans
Property portal realestate.com.au has extended its partnership with the Sydney Swans for two more seasons.
Sydney super prime sales buck the worldwide trend
Rising interest rates have been slowing down the super prime market around the world, however, Sydney has bucked…
US home sellers file another commission lawsuit
Another lawsuit has been filed in the US against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major real…
Property prices tipped to rise further in 2024
Combined capital city house and unit prices are tipped to reach a record high in 2024, after price…
Two-thirds of buyers and renters want energy-efficient homes
Increasing energy costs are leading homebuyers and renters to turn towards energy-efficient homes according to a new report.
Bringing pets to work could help bring office sector back to life
With workplaces around the country struggling to get people back to work, allowing pets could help bring offices…
Help to Buy scheme set to get more people into a home
Thousands of Australians looking to buy a home and struggling with affordability will soon get more government help,…
Sea change out, tree change in: Australians flock inland for an affordable lifestyle
Buyers are swapping the beach for the bush when it comes to relocating to more affordable regional areas,…
Unlocking confidence in Australia’s property market: agents hold the key to easing frustration and uncertainty
Australians are feeling frustrated, unbalanced and uncertain about the current property market, providing agents an opportunity to solve…
Reforms needed to boost housing supply
Reform is needed to help boost housing supply amidst an unprecedented population increase according to an expert.
Andrew Hauser appointed Deputy Governor of the RBA
The Federal Government has appointed Andrew Hauser as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for…
Home ownership hurdles: 2023 sees soaring costs, sinking affordability
Housing affordability has plummeted on three fronts in 2023, with simultaneous rises in rent values, housing values and…
Buying beats renting in over a third of Australian homes
Rent growth over the past 12 months means it’s still cheaper to buy than rent more than one-third…
Airspace development association aims to tackle housing crisis
A new association has been set up aiming to encourage the new construction process of airspace development to…
Summer’s approach spurs REIA to champion mutual agreements for tenant home modifications
Tenants looking to make moderate changes to a property they’re renting should reach out to their property manager…
Falling prices in some suburbs make it easier to buy in Sydney and Melbourne
With interest rates rising, buying conditions remain tough however, there are still locations where people can find both…
Wiseberry Heritage acknowledges renters with new Tenant of the Year winner
Wiseberry Heritage continues to appreciate the important role that tenants play in real estate, with the latest winners…
7 ways your agency can get the most value from AI
Generative AI could create between $110 billion and $180 billion in value for the real estate industry, but…
REIA President Hayden Groves to hand over the reins
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Hayden Groves is set to finish up his term as head…
Barry Plant goes back to its roots with its rebrand and new offices
Barry Plant Group is set to rebrand with a fresh new look that takes the company back to…
Enjoy this treehouse experience in Far North Queensland
In Far North Queensland, a luxury rainforest home, reminiscent of a lavish treehouse, is set to be auctioned.
Redefining leadership: real estate’s leading ladies gather in Sydney
Establishing themselves in a male-dominated industry, balancing life with work, and the leadership qualities needed to excel in…