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NurtureCloud reshaping the real estate industry
Ray White embarked on its journey with the PropTech platform NurtureCloud in 2021 to reshape the way real estate is conducted in Australasia.
Home Value Index rises for the first time in almost a year
CoreLogic's national Home Value Index (HVI) increased 0.6 per cent in March, marking the first month-on-month rise since…
Housing shortfall tipped to worsen rental crisis
Australia’s housing crisis is set to worsen, with the nation expected to experience a shortfall of 106,000 homes…
Experts weigh in on interest rate debate
More than one-third of experts in Finder’s RBA Cash Rate Survey believe the central bank will put the…
Low stock levels fuelling national property price rises
Positive demand drivers, including low stock levels, are keeping a floor under property prices with national values rising…
Banking crisis could see reduced investment in Australian property
The turmoil across the US and European banking sector could see reduced investment in Australian commercial and residential…
One-in-five new buyers want an inner city home but can’t afford it
New home buyers in Victoria want to be living in established areas, but a lack of suitable options…
Look to the regions for affordable property
Home loan affordability may be declining but the great Australian dream of owning your own home is still…
Mark Kentwell opens new “statement” office
Award-winning real estate agent Mark Kentwell has announced the opening of PRD Presence office in Toronto, on the…
One in four borrowers are paying over 6.5 per cent on their mortgage
Rising interest rates have caught borrowers off guard, with one-in-four now paying over 6.5 per cent interest on…
Highlights from The Tesolin Conference
The power of family, hard work and creating competition was on display at the inaugural The Tesolin Conference…
Will drop in inflation bring a rates pause?
Inflation has fallen for the second month in a bring, bringing with it renewed hope the Reserve Bank…
Ruff times for pet owners: Oaklands Park earns top ‘sad puppy’ score
The southern Adelaide suburb of Oaklands Park has been ranked the hardest in Australia for tenants with pets…
5 things to know about New Zealand’s refinancing wave
The steady flow of existing mortgage borrowers across NZ who have had to stomach higher interest rates each…
Atlas thrives in its northern exposure
Atlas’ expansion re-connects Lauren McHutchison with Atlas Brisbane Inner South Director Jarrod Perry who took charge of Atlas’…
Ronnie and Georgia launch new REIWA website
Property renovation gurus Ronnie and Georgia Caceres are the faces of a campaign to launch the new reiwa.com,…
AuctionWORKS brings the hammer down on 60,000 auctions
Leading auctioneers, AuctionWORKS has officially brought the hammer down on more than 60,000 auctions and in excess of…
PMVA secures six-year lease with Clark Global City
Property Management Virtual Assistant (PMVA) has extended its lease with Clark Global City for six more years, allowing…
Mansion with its own $300,000 gym hits the market
Fitness enthusiasts tired of overcrowded gyms might want to take a look at this exclusive mansion that comes…
HomeBuilder deadline extended for property owners
Property owners at risk of losing the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant due to ongoing building delays have been given…
Queensland Government to introduce rent cap
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has this morning given the strongest indication the State Government will push ahead with…
Tristian Kennedy steps up at Ray White Grange
Tristian Kennedy cut his teeth at Ray White South Australia’s top office, Ray White Norwood, and has now…
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski’s Hollywood Hills home back on the market
The former Hollywood Hills home of celebrity couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski is back on the market…
New Zealand home sales hit lowest level in 40 years
Home sales across New Zealand have plummeted to the lowest level since the GFC, as the sharp increase…
Deposit scheme allows Aussies to fast-track property ownership
An innovative deposit scheme is giving buyers along the East Coast of Australia the opportunity to buy off-the-plan…
Virtual agency eXp Realty dominates the RealTrends 500 list
Virtual brokerage eXp Realty has dominated the 2023 RealTrends 500 list after closing the most transaction sides in…
New NSW Government must address housing crisis
New South Wales may have a new premier in Chris Minns, but the state is still afflicted by…
New national president for Property Council
The Property Council of Australia today announced Managing Director of QIC Real Estate, Michael O'Brien, as its new…
Leading Laing+Simmons offices join forces
Laing+Simmons CEO Leanne Pilkington says the East Group’s approach is about demonstrating the power of collaboration.
NSW and QLD top the list of recession-proof suburbs
NSW and QLD have a number of locations that could hold up in value in the event of…
Loss-making resales jump across Sydney and Melbourne
The share of loss-making home sales across the country has jumped, led by both Sydney and Melbourne, which…
Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen’s longtime UK estate listed for $10.43 million
The longtime estate of Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen has officially hit the market in the UK…
The great debate: short-term holiday rentals in Australia’s housing crisis
Are short-term holiday rentals the solution to or the problem in Australia’s housing crisis?
Buying a rent roll can supercharge your business – but only if it’s done right
While purchasing a rent roll can be an effective strategy for increasing cash flow and encouraging business growth,…