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REA Group revenue hit by interest rate turbulence; Indian market shines
Interest rate uncertainty and subdued listing numbers have contributed to REA Group posting a decline in third-quarter revenue and earnings.
Queensland has the nation’s most affordable suburb
Bardon, the leafy, green suburb in western Brisbane has topped a list of the nation’s most affordable suburbs.
Gold Coast trophy home back on the market
The owners of a luxurious riverfront mansion on the Gold Coast have launched a new campaign to sell…
Property prices rise across regional WA, but some relief for renters
Tight supply and expensive build costs are putting upward pressure on property values across regional Western Australia.
Iconic 1920s bungalow in Sydney’s Tamarama smashes records with $45 million sale
A 1920s brick bungalow in the Sydney suburb of Tamarama that last traded for £9750 in 1959, has sold…
Small investors remain active in the commercial market
Higher interest rates have contributed to slowing commercial property sales, however, assets under $5 million are still popular…
Mark Carter: understanding and delivering value can generate more listings
Understanding your value proposition and knowing how to add value can help grow your real estate business according…
Federal Budget doesn’t do enough to address long-term housing shortage
Real estate and housing industry experts have said the Federal Budget looks good on the surface but lacks…
Feeling bored? Go for an indoor swim
A stunning Olinda house with its very own indoor, spring water pool and spa has officially hit the…
Building approval drop adds more fuel to the housing crisis
The housing crisis across the country could get worse after building approvals dropped to their lowest level in…
Protect your business and clients’ privacy: O*NO Legal’s Privacy Prepared Health Check
There’s no better time than now to make sure you’ve got your legals covered when it comes to…
Rent assistance forms part of first surplus Federal Budget in more than a decade
Cost of living relief has formed the centrepiece of Jim Chalmers’ second Budget in under a year, with…
Alison Hancock joins Domain
Domain has appointed human resources executive Alison Hancock as its new Chief People Officer.
New AI to give agents micro market insights
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has joined forces with PropTech business PointData in a move that will…
Are renters being forgotten with the focus on mortgage holders?
Despite the ongoing attention on mortgage holders getting hit with higher interest rates, renters are actually the ones…
Market downturn sees eXp World Holdings revenue and profits fall
eXp World Holdings, the parent company of virtual real estate brokerage eXp Realty, has announced its financial results…
A new era for Rodgers & Wilson Real Estate
After six years successfully servicing the Northern Gold Coast, family-owned agency Rodgers & Wilson Real Estate has taken…
Redfin joins the AI race – launches chat-based search plugin
The AI race is well and truly on in the US with real estate brokerage Redfin launching a…
Foreign buyers return to the Australian housing market
Foreign buyers are returning to the Australian market following a drop in numbers in 2022, according to a…
Elders Lifestyle Group extends Evans Head reach
The Elders Lifestyle Group has acquired First National Evans Head.
The big four banks pass on the latest rate hike
There’s no relief in sight for borrowers, with all big four banks announcing they will pass on the…
First-home buyers lead the way as new loan commitments rise
New loan commitments for housing have risen for the first time since early 2022, climbing 4.9 per cent…
Developing a team of auctioneers with the skill to handle anything
A focus on mentoring and working as a team has been credited with helping AuctionWORKS' auctioneers develop the…
Remote investing soars, but it could trouble tight rental markets
Remote investing has accelerated for the third year running, despite the easing of Covid restrictions, and it could…
Own a piece of Provence: historic castle for sale
The largest castle in Provence, known as Chateau De La Verdière, has just been put on the market…
Simon Cohen launches seller’s advocacy agency
Could seller’s advocates be the next big thing in real estate?
The force is strong in this Star Wars-themed property
Star Wars fans could be the talk of the Galactic Empire with this one-of-a-kind, block of land that…
Why real estate agents can’t “bury their head in the sand” with AI
In less than six months, Chat GPT has exploded onto the scene and has changed the way businesses…
Some capital city vacancy rates starting to ease
The nation’s vacancy rate remained at its lowest point on record in April at 0.8 per cent, despite…
Perth house prices continue to rise, units stable
Perth’s house market is on the rise, while the city’s unit market has remained stable, according to the…
Devine Real Estate joins The Agency
The largest acquisition in The Agency’s history has come to fruition, with Devine Real Estate joining the national…
Zillow launches ChatGPT plugin for seamless house hunting.
Buyers will no longer have to fall down the endless scroll hole when searching for a property in…
Technology and digitisation to disrupt 23 per cent of jobs
Almost one-quarter of jobs will be disrupted in the next five years, with technology and digitisation fuelling the…
We need a ‘lemon law’ to make all the homes we buy and rent more energy-efficient
A long-awaited increase in energy-efficiency requirements for new homes is part of revised Australian construction standards that have…