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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 year pre-pandemic, according to a new report built on data from MRI Software.
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…
The top 8 TED Talks you absolutely must watch
Having an 'always learning' philosophy will take you far.
Business partners branch out as new owners of Ray White Tauranga
A big focus for Ray White Tauranga over the next 12 months will be recruitment.
Essential workers paying two-thirds of their income on rent
Soaring rents across the country are hitting essential workers hard, with a new report finding they are paying…
Is the shine starting to come off Airbnb?
The lustre of the short-term rental platform, Airbnb is starting to wane with a new report showing superhosts…
Queensland’s ‘death by a thousand cuts’ – rental reforms could kill investment
The Queensland Government’s “constant onslaught” of legislative intervention in the state’s rental sector could “kill off” investment, according…
Luxurious Bali apartment complex to feature world’s largest rooftop pool
A premium residential complex in Bali is set to create a new standard of luxury living, featuring the…
New dwelling commencements near decade low
New home starts across the country declined last quarter as the industry worries that a lack of new…
Victorian property prices starting to stabilise
The pace of Victoria's property price decline has slowed, with new data showing values are stabilising.
Rentals snapped up in record quick time
Rental properties are once again being leased at record fast rates.
Robust Real Estate: Our first 100 days
Robust Real Estate Director Khan Robust looked into a number of real estate platforms before making the switch…
The real estate downturn hits the Metaverse
A couple of years ago the Metaverse was hot property, but just like in the real world, virtual…
ANZ: Interest rates won’t rise again until August
One of Australia’s biggest banks has listed August as the next month when interest rates will rise, forecasting…
Hobart records the highest price growth over the past 20 years
Sydney and Melbourne are regularly in the real estate headlines, but it’s a much smaller capital city that…
LJ Hooker South West opens its third office as demand remains high in the growing regional market
Just five years after first opening its doors, LJ Hooker South West is set to expand again with…
Industry ushers in new PropTech companies at REACH Genesis conference
The first REACH Genesis conference in Brisbane has welcomed the latest batch of new PropTech companies and examined…
Interest rates and population growth lead to extreme property price swings
Falling interest rates, a rising population and demand for better-quality homes are some of the main reasons for…
Perth rent rises a “certainty” amid tight supply
Rents have jumped 17 per cent across Greater Perth since April 2022, with house price rents in Morley…
Are the proposed Privacy Act recommendations a regulatory overreach?
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to keep the Privacy…
Explore Property opens in Rockhampton
Explore Property leader Andrew Acton said Rockhampton has been a very buoyant market and will continue its strong…
The Aussie real estate magnates among Forbes’ top billionaires
Eight Australia real estate and property development magnates have made Forbes’ annual World Billionaires List for 2023.
Sydney ranks 6th for luxury property rental growth
Prime rents in Sydney surged 6.7 per cent in 2022, placing the city at number six on the…
New laser beam technology to improve building inspections
Building inspectors could soon be shooting laser beams in a bid to create faster and more effective inspections…
March was the busiest month for new listings since May
Sellers have slowly started to return to the property market with new listings rising 10.5 per cent in…