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Vacancy rate easing was just a “blip” according to new research
Rising vacancy rates in certain suburbs might just have been a “blip” with new data showing the number of available rentals in some areas is again starting to fall.
The Agency launches a storybook to help children cope with the stresses of moving
The Agency has launched a children’s book to help families manage the stress of moving house.
REACH Australia & New Zealand aim to help more PropTech companies in 2024
PropTech accelerator REACH Australia & New Zealand continues to encourage new PropTech innovation in the real estate industry…
Farms have hit record prices but the forecast is more uncertain
We have never had such good farming conditions as we did in 2022. While particularly good Australian weather…
Old police station transformed into a family home for sale
A former police station that has been meticulously transformed into a beautiful family home is up for sale…
Historic New England mansion sells for record $138 million
One of New England's iconic residences, which once held the title of the most expensive home in the…
There are still affordable rentals across the country
Despite the ongoing rental crisis making life difficult for tenants, there are still suburbs that are affordable for…
Port Hughes beach shack selling for first time in 50 years
A rare Port Hughes beach shack that has been owned by one family for more than 50 years…
REIWA call for changes to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has called on the State Government to make changes to the…
Study reveals impact of short-term rentals on housing affordability is limited
Short-term holiday rentals, such as Airbnb and Stayz properties, only have a “limited” impact on long-term rental affordability,…
The ‘unlucky 12’ mishaps agents pray they’ll never see again at an open home
They say no two days are the same in real estate, and when it comes to open homes,…
From corner store job to heartwarming home sale: Samuel Shooter’s full-circle moment
When Samuel Shooter sold the pastel lemon cottage on Wirraway Close in Dubbo, it represented a lot more…
RE/MAX opens its first office in tropical Fiji
RE/MAX is set to open its first office in Fiji, with local agent Paula Benn set to lead…
Southerners flock to Queensland as interstate inspections hit record high
Queensland has seen record numbers of interstate buyer and renter digital inspections in the past six months, a…
Housing affordability is driving families out of Sydney
Young families are leaving overpriced Sydney en masse, pushed out by the skyrocketing price of property according to…
DiJones brings people and technology together to create DiJones DiGEST magazine
The weekly magazine will be distributed to local businesses and give DiJone agents and investment managers another channel…
The best times of day to get your email read
If you’re sick of people not replying to your emails, a new report has found you might be…
Alice Stolz: How The Block has changed the way Aussies view property
It’s hard to imagine a time where home renovation and die-hard property shows and content did not dominate…
Unleashing potential: UrbanX empowers Louise Denisenko to start her own agency
With over a decade of experience in real estate Louise Denisenko has realised the potential for growth and…
Perth house prices hit another record high
The Perth property market continues to steadily increase in value, with prices hitting a new record high of…
National property prices set to rise up to five per cent over the backend of 2023
Property prices are expected to increase as much as a further 5 per cent nationally by the end…
Highland to open new office on the Gold Coast
Leading Sydney real estate agency, Highland, will expand into the vibrant Gold Coast property market with the opening…
REIACT hosts the first Australian Auslan interpreted Auctioneering Championships
The Real Estate Institute of the Australian Capital Territory (REIACT) has hosted the first Australian Auslan interpreted Auctioneering…
Dwelling approvals and loan commitments drop
The Reserve Bank of Australia may have kept interest rates on hold this week, but that hasn’t stopped…
Grand $17.5 million mansion with an epic saltwater aquarium goes up for sale near Manhattan
Just a 30-minute drive from the bustling heart of Manhattan lies Villa Paradiso, a Mediterranean-inspired mansion in Rumson,…
Knight Frank makes four new appointments to its Canberra office
Knight Frank’s Canberra office will expand following four recent appointments, including a new Managing Director.
RBA keeps interest rates on hold a 4.10 per cent
Australian mortgage holders are breathing a sigh of relief this afternoon after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted…
Domain launches new AI-powered agent tool
Domain has launched a new AI-powered tool that will help agents identify properties within their CRM, that are…
More student accommodation needed to keep up with demand
Developers haven’t been building enough student accommodation, and with international student numbers surging, it’s been putting more pressure…
Property prices have nearly recovered all their declines
Property prices rallied again in July and have now nearly recovered all of their 2022 declines, according to…
Adelaide house prices hit a new record high of $700,000
Adelaide’s property market has been arguably the best performed over the past few years, with the median house…
First 3D-printed house in Wolf Ranch completed
The first house in the world's largest 3D-printed neighbourhood has just been completed.
Graeme Hyde joins Stone Real Estate
Stone Real Estate has appointed experienced industry leader Graeme Hyde to its corporate team as Chief Performance Officer.
Auction volumes keep rising, but buyers are still out in force
Despite the unseasonal increase in auction activity, the preliminary auction clearance rate continues to hold above 70 per…
Could empty offices become affordable housing?
Empty office buildings in Melbourne’s CBD could be turned into apartments and create as many as 12,000 homes,…