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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 success that comes with starting your own brand, launching her boutique agency, Redlands Coast Properties, in partnership with UrbanX.
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,…
Kolmeo integrates with CustomerGauge
Property management software provider Kolmeo has integrated with customer experience platform CustomerGauge, to unlock Net Promoter Score (NPS)…
Experts predict the RBA will keep interest rates on hold
With inflation cooling, experts have predicted the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will keep interest rates on hold,…
Sewing the seed to succeed: Bloom Commercial Property launches with UrbanX
The desire to work towards a life of growth and freedom led Sam Turkan to launch the aptly…
Harcourts to attempt 500 auctions on ‘Blue Friday’
Harcourts is hoping to “hit the ground running”, this spring with a world record attempt for the most…
When will movers return to the NZ market?
Owner-occupiers in New Zealand have been quiet over the past 12 months, with weak sentiment and higher interest…
Real estate experts call for action against rental crisis
Real estate experts have called on property managers, agency owners and investors to make a serious amount of…
NSW Central Coast’s Coleman Estate Agents joins The Agency
The Agency Real Estate (ASX:AU1) has further cemented its presence on the NSW Central Coast with Coleman Estate…
Do rebrands work? Can you trademark an X? An expert answers the burning questions on Musk’s Twitter pivot
To non-moguls, Elon Musk’s (perhaps temporary) rebrand of Twitter to “X” may seem high risk, amateurish, or even…
Property prices have recovered half their declines
Property prices have continued to gain momentum in the June quarter with values now halfway into their recovery…
Odds of an August rate hike slashed as inflation cools
There might be relief ahead for mortgage holders with the odds of an August rate hike slashed after…
Real estate consumers call for one agency for life
Almost two-thirds of Australian real estate consumers would prefer to have one agency for all of their property…
New Zealand claim honours in Real Estate of Origin
The Kiwis have claimed bragging rights after Ray White’s 12th Real Estate of Origin, securing a huge 2498…
Professionals celebrates its best and brightest at PRO-Elite
Professionals Chief Executive Officer Katherine Gonzalez-Cork said the event provided the perfect opportunity to pay tribute to the…
Progressive rebrand redefines winning team
Property settlement volumes finish FY23 strongly
Property settlement volumes have trended significantly downward in the most recent financial year, but remain well up on…
Steve Maidment joins REA Group as Chief Technology Officer
A technology expert with international experience, Steve Maidment has joined REA Group as Chief Technology Officer.
Building Inspections Gold Coast: Palm Beach shacks signal rising trend
An original Palm Beach shack that sold within a day of hitting the market for the first time,…
House in the same street as The Block homes comes up for sale
If you think you can do a better job of renovating a home than the contestants on TV…