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Interest rates rise for the 11th time in this cycle
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates for the 11th time in 12 months, lifting the cash rate 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent.
Zillow CEO to be questioned in rival’s antitrust lawsuit
Seattle-based real estate platform, REX - Real Estate Exchange, has been granted permission to question Zillow Group Chief…
Personal ambition and work-life balance: David Samarges first 100 days with Agents’Agency
As a highly-driven sales agent, David Samarges has carved a reputation among Victoria’s elite.
McGrath targets Brisbane for growth with a focus on attracting new real estate talent
McGrath Estate Agents continues to add to its sales teams across its company owned Brisbane operations (Paddington, New…
Confidence returns to the property market
Confidence is slowly returning to property markets across the country, with demand for quality properties still remaining high…
Federal Government boosts housing packages ahead of the May Budget
The Federal Government has announced a raft of increases to national housing initiatives ahead of its May 9…
The rate debate: 55 per cent of experts expect a rate rise
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holding rates steady last month and inflation appearing to reach a…
Australian housing downturn has likely ended with positive growth trend emerging
Three of Australia’s leading real estate data providers have suggested the property market downturn is over.
Ouwens Casserly wins AREAs Residential Agency of the Year
Transitioning to a shared leadership model forced upon them in difficult circumstances has been credited with Ouwens Casserly…
REIV calls for an alternative to stamp duty
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged policymakers to do away with “lazy” taxes like stamp…
O*NO Legal launches accessible start-up super course
Real estate industry legal specialists O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents' Lawyer have developed a step-by-step program…
Sydney’s Woollahra named most affluent Local Government Area
Waterfront locations dominate the list of Australia’s wealthiest LGAs, with Woollahra topping the list of the most affluent…
Buyers increasingly focused on lifestyle and location: HTW
While interest rates and affordability have dominated the headlines, most home buyers are increasingly focused on access to…
REA Group announces all the AREAs winners
Winners in the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced with Ouwens Casserly Real Estate taking out…
Is the downturn over? House prices on the rise
Australia's property market is showing cautious signs of recovery, with house prices across the combined capitals increasing in…
Discovering the power of saying ‘no’ and living in the present moment: a journey of hope and charity
Learning to appreciate the present moment, zeroing in on what’s truly important and not putting all of your…
Is another interest rate pause on the cards?
Inflation in Australia continues to fall, sparking hopes of a second consecutive interest rate hold next week.
Two-speed demand splits rental market
A two-tiered rental market is appearing, with demand for rentals in capital cities soaring while in regional areas…
Hockingstuart expands to fast-growing Sydney suburb of Bankstown
Group CEO Peter Hanscomb said the new office would be the first of many in the NSW market.
Privacy webinar to get frontline professionals up to speed
To mark Privacy Awareness Week, O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents’ Lawyer has redesigned its highly popular,…
How John Kubatov is reinventing CLASS Real Estate
For seven years, CLASS Real Estate has been a leading agency in Brisbane's prestigious suburb of Bulimba. But…
Landlords to cut office leasing incentives
As workers return to the office in increasing numbers, landlords are expected to reduce office leasing incentives in…
Space accommodation just got an upgrade
Airbus has revealed its concept for a space habitat designed to accommodate four astronauts in low Earth orbit,…
New data proves rent bidding occurs and new tenants more likely to see rent rises
In the past year, rents have increased for almost three-quarters of rental properties, up from about one-quarter each…
Half of households dip into savings to pay the bills
Households are being forced to dip into their nest eggs and even their kid's savings to try and…
Regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs lead the bounce back
Affordable regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs dominate the list of locations experiencing a market bounce back, according…
Commercial real estate sector resilient amid challenging conditions
Commercial property markets remained resilient this year despite higher interest rates hurting demand, according to a new report.
100 days in Hartley Partners is ‘crushing it’ in Townsville
Stewart Hartley was no stranger to running his own business when he took the leap and launched his…
Byron Bay and Bright hotspots for capital growth
Would-be vendors in popular holiday destinations such as Byron Bay and Bright could be sitting on capital growth…
RBA to undergo massive shake-up after review
The Reserve Bank of Australia will undergo a major shake-up that will see the governor hold a press…
The Queensland regions where homes are under $500,000
Despite surging immigration and tight supply, it’s still possible to find a home in Queensland for under $500,000,…
House hunting just got smarter: AI Dream Home helps buyers bring their imaginations to life
US-based listings portal realtor.com has unveiled an innovative, AI-powered property search platform that allows buyers to render their…
Young Australians left with just $13 a day as rents soar
Students and young Australians are being hit hard by the ongoing rental crisis, with new data showing that…
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