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Build-to-rent case study: the Smith Collective’s lasting legacy
The head of Australia’s first build-to-rent community, the Smith Collective, has called on the Queensland Government to include the housing model as part of the Brisbane Olympic’s legacy.
RBA doubles down on interest rates as REIA says housing affordability at its worst this century
The Reserve Bank boss has doubled down on the need for this week’s interest rate hike, despite admitting…
Perth homes snapped up with listings at 13-year low
Perth listing levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, with homes selling at their fastest…
Interest rates rise to highest level since April 2012
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates a further 25 basis points to take the cash…
DiJones doubles down on the future of sales with new head of sales innovation
Darryn McRae will take a refreshed approach to the real estate sales process.
Office market underperforms compared to industrial and retail
Demand continues to wane for office assets as ongoing low occupancy rates and the changing nature of the…
Real estate institute urges Coalition to protect renters from Greens rent freeze
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on Peter Dutton’s Coalition to support the Housing Australia…
House and unit rents finally fall in some cities, while room rents surge
Pressure might be starting to ease in some of the country's most tightly held rental markets with new…
Apple unveils groundbreaking spacial computer called Apple Vision Pro
Apple has introduced Apple Vision Pro, a groundbreaking device that seamlessly integrates digital content with the physical world,…
Number of borrowers struggling to pay their home loan has surged
The record increase in interest rates is starting to weigh on borrowers with new research finding 40 per…
Do low listings beget low listings?
Australia’s low levels of property listings could be creating a self perpetuating cycle and influencing would-be vendors to…
Affordable capital cities the best option for buyers
The cheaper capital cities of Adelaide and Perth continue to attract buyers and have the potential for more capital…
Taxing vacant homes and holiday rentals could help ease the housing crisis
Incentivising investors, taxing vacant homes and holiday rentals and releasing more land are all measures being considered to…
Elders Real Estate corporate team in growth mode
Following a record-breaking year, the Elders Real Estate residential corporate team has announced a slew of new roles…
Rate Hike? Aussie property market says ‘No problem’ as price rebound continues
The Reserve Bank’s decision to lift the cash rate in May has not dampened the nation’s house price…
Sydney’s Macarthur area to gain a new agency with Richardson & Wrench Campbelltown
Leading real estate group Richardson & Wrench is welcoming a new member to its growing family of agencies…
Inflation rises as RBA boss suggests sad solution to rental crisis
In a shock few experts saw coming, inflation has risen to almost 7 per cent in April, with…
The Sydney suburbs tipped to see values rise
With home prices rebounding across Sydney in recent months, a number of high-profile suburbs including Kogarah Bay, North…
Rental affordability at the worst level in 8 years
Surging immigration and fewer people per home has seen rental affordability fall to the lowest level in eight…
Cashback offers for refinancers ‘dropping like flies’
The surge in refinancing as borrowers attempt to combat the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) hiking cycle is…
Capital city auctions record highest clearance rate in more than a year
The combined capital cities have recorded their highest preliminary auction clearance rate since November 2021, with 75.9 per…
Covid fallout to cause supply shortages for another two years
The impact of COVID-era policies is likely to lead to a lack of housing supply for the next…
Bank of Mum and Dad prepared to give kids $33,000 to buy a home
The bank of Mum and Dad has long been the way many first-home buyers get into the market…
How to apply Grant Cardone’s number 1 rule for success
In a world where success can be elusive and multifaceted, a single rule emerges as the key ingredient…
Rising home prices might see listings increase
If the current growth in home prices continues, listings could increase by two per cent this year, according…
Top takeaways from AREC 2023 – Day 1
More than 4000 real estate professionals packed the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday for Day 1…
Elite Agent timeline: What’s happening in the Metaverse?
Once a red-hot trend capturing the imagination of investors and tech enthusiasts alike, the metaverse is now experiencing…
Proposed rental laws in Queensland threaten to drive landlords out of market
More than 80 per cent of Queensland landlords would consider selling their investment properties if proposed changes to…
Ruin X: the remarkable $3 million home that resembles a modern cave
A one-of-a-kind statement home, reminiscent of a modern-day cave, has made a grand return to the real estate…
DUO: the AI tool doing your prospecting for you
Revolutionising real estate: DUO technology powered by Propic AI delivers hot leads and transforms sales for agents.
Victorian Government considering rent caps
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has let slip that the State Government is considering rent caps, just days after…
AREC flashback: the best of Gavin Rubinstein
He’s one of the biggest names in Australian real estate so it’s no surprise that TRG Founder Gavin…
Are New Zealand’s interest rate hikes over?
The New Zealand Reserve Bank has shocked economic and property experts this week, raising the cash rate 0.25…