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RE/MAX Australia’s RMX23 conference ignites inspiration for agents
Mindset coaches, futurists and real estate technicians gathered at RE/MAX Australia’s multi-day Conference, RMX23, recently to motivate and inspire the network's agents.
Relief for Perth renters as vacancy rates rise
Perth renters might be starting to get some relief, with new data showing that vacancy rates have risen…
Fixed rate mortgage cliff hasn’t hurt borrowers yet
With the fixed rate mortgage cliff already underway, there’s still no sign of distressed sellers or a blowout…
Listings slump leads to REA Group profit drop
A 12 per cent decline in national listings is one of the key factors behind REA Group posting…
Elevate Residential joins fight against over-55 women’s homelessness
A Brisbane real estate agency has joined a campaign to help give women over 55, who are at…
A new chapter for Brisbane agency with Agents’Agency
After six years working for himself under another brand, Queensland agent Stephen Browne is taking the next step…
New agency puts community at heart of their experience
For Sunshine Coast agent Bradley Milton, the launch of his new business, Grace Estate Agency, is about far…
It’s all about great service for husband and wife real estate team
For Brisbane couple Tony and Serah Ngo, launching their own real estate brand has been a long-held dream.…
Queensland CEO Mitch Peereboom becomes Harcourts shareholder
Harcourts Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mitch Peereboom has signed a shareholder contract and is now a part-owner and…
Profitable resales in New Zealand fall to the lowest level in eight years
Falling property prices across New Zealand has seen the number of homes sold for a gain tumble to…
Domain launches new app features with a drive to reinvent search
With a view to reinvent the way buyers search for and progress towards buying a home, Domain has…
Belle Property opens new Melbourne office in Doncaster East
Belle Property opens new Melbourne office in Doncaster East
Which generation is most likely to engage in rent bidding?
Baby boomers are the least likely cohort of renters to engage in rent bidding, according to new research…
Queensland and Western Australia seeing increased demand for office space
While office vacancy rates are rising in Sydney and Melbourne, demand has lifted Queensland and Western Australia according…
Elders Lifestyle Group celebrates with inaugural conference and gala night
More than 100 team members from offices throughout the Elders Lifestyle Group converged at the scenic Sails Port…
Andrew McCulloch rejoins Ray White
Andrew says he's keen to collaborate with state CEOs and recruitment specialists to identify new opportunities.
WA Government overturns Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has welcomed the State Government’s decision to overturn the controversial Aboriginal…
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…
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…