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Anne Duncan Real Estate partners with Ray White
Anne Duncan, who was commenced as a foundation member at Ray White in 1993, returns to the brand.
RBA lifts cash rate to 3.35pc at February board meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points following its first…
The landscaping trends set to be a hit in 2023
Earthy colours along with timber and stone-based structures are set to be the major trends in landscaping this…
5 questions with Kay & Burton’s new CEO Nathan Jones
Nathan Jones has been announced as the new CEO of Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula-based agency Kay & Burton.
O*NO Legal welcomes new senior lawyer
Former real estate agent and senior lawyer, Jonathan Green, has joined O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents…
House price declines starting to slow
Capital city house prices are now down 6.1 per cent from their peak in March 2022.
ANZ buys stake in Catalano’s View Media Group
ANZ has spent about $50 million to acquire a stake in View Media Group, majority owner of listings…
Prices forecast to decline as much as 10pc in 2023: PropTrack
A new report from PropTrack shows that property prices are on track to decline by between seven and…
Most economists are tipping a rate rise in February, but how much further will the RBA go?
Most economists are tipping a 25 basis point increase to the official cash rate after the Reserve Bank…
Kay & Burton appoints CEO ahead of transformative 12 months
Former Buxton CEO Nathan Jones is taking the reins at Kay&Burton.
Latest lending figures could be bad news for the rental market
A property expert says a decline in new investor lending could be a sign that the rental crisis…
Penrose Real Estate open new doors with launch of new brand
Grant and Christina Penrose have launched a new real estate brand with customer service at the heart of…
Maleny Realty enters an exciting new era with Agents’Agency
Twenty-five years after first opening its doors, a Sunshine Coast agency has entered a new era, with Maleny…
First National to use REA Group’s Connect platform for digital prospecting
Agents across First National Real Estate’s 200-plus offices will be able to access REA Group’s Connect platform after…
Stone Real Estate launches Glenorie office
Boutique real estate network Stone has launched Stone Glenorie, led by husband and wife team Amanda and Rhys…
Leading commercial outfit joins Laing+Simmons
Michael Buium and his team are now part of the Laing+Simmons family, based in Randwick.
Propic hits the nation’s capital with Luton introducing AI
A forward-thinking Canberra real estate agency has introduced market-leading artificial intelligence to ensure 24/7 customer service and that…
Renters feel the pinch as vacancy rates drop back to record lows
There’s still no relief in sight for renters with vacancy rates returning to record low levels across the…
Office vacancy figures show mixed outlook for cities
Businesses and workers continue to slowly trickle back into city CBDs, with new data showing demand for office…
Explore Property takes a new direction in Townsville
Explore Property leader Andrew Acton has announced changes to the group’sTownsville franchise with a new leadership team driving…
LJ Hooker Property Centre expands with South-East specialists
LJ Hooker Property Centre welcomes the team from independent operator Julie Harris Realty into the fold.
RBA expecting up to 800k fixed-rate loans to end in 2023
A senate committee looking into cost of living of living pressures has shed light on the size of…
Young buyers consider teaming up for first purchase
New research from NAB has found that 40 per cent of young Australians would consider buying property with…
If Winston Churchill were a real estate agent, this is what he might say…
We asked ChatGPT to give us some motivational words of wisdom for real estate agents, channeling one of…
Why caravan parks could be a hot investment
The humble caravan park could be a solid investment prospect, according to a leading commercial real estate expert.
Mathew and Brooke Iuliano Partner with UrbanX
Committed to staying ahead of the industry, Mathew and Brooke Iuliano are leveraging the support of UrbanX, launching…
Jimmy Burgess’s $500 million sales strategy
Top US real estate agent Jimmy Burgess has shared the secret to his success, outlining the strategy he…
NZ records 10th month of property value declines
Property values across New Zealand fell 0.3 per cent over January, continuing a downward trend that's lasted 10…
Pace of property value declines eased in January, new data shows
The rapid pace of property price declines appears to have slowed, with most capital cities recording only a…
Return of overseas students could place further pressure on rents
An anticipated increase in the number of overseas students coming to Australia following the Chinese Government's edict that…
Leading brand opens new office in Mount Lawley
Acton | Belle Property welcomes Chris Pham and Scott Fletcher to the team with opening of new office.
Sam Towndrow joins forces with BresicWhitney
Sam Towndrow joins the team at Bresic Whitney after seven years at Ballard Property Double Bay.
South Australia notches a new record despite declining sales
The South Australian property market posted a record new median price during the December quarter despite a decline…
REACH Australia announces class of 2023
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors and the most active global…
Auction action: What happened over the weekend and what’s in store for 2023
Auctions are back after the summer holiday break, although activity remains subdued in Australia's major cities.