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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 are leaving and starting their own platforms.
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…
Connecting the community: Clint Harris joins The Agency on NSW Central Coast
When Clint Harris talks about real estate he doesn’t just focus on bricks and mortar, he also loves…
Raine & Horne expands to New Zealand
The brand will open four offices across New Zealand's North Island by the end of April.
5000 rental properties lost to the WA market in the past 12 months
The number of rental properties in WA continues to fall as investors flee the state after a number…
Luxury home with James Bond-style shark tank for sale
If you’ve ever hoped to live like a Bond villain, then this luxury home in Sydney’s Kangaroo Point…
The top reasons buyers re-list within two years
Job relocation, financial stress and lifestyle changes, such as having a baby, are among the top reasons why…
New Zillow filter helps buyers stay on budget
US-based real estate marketplace Zillow has launched a new search tool that enables buyers to look for properties…
Premium Sydney suburbs recovering the quickest
The Sydney suburbs that recorded the biggest price falls last year are the same ones that are leading…
Build-to-rent could boost housing supply by 150,000
Cutting government taxes on build-to-rent developments could lead to an increase of 150,000 new rental properties over the…
It’s time to shine: Leanne Gillam joins UrbanX
Leanne Gillam, a natural-born entrepreneur, has always possessed a deep passion for business.
Ryan Serhant expands into six new markets
While other US brokerages have been cutting back amid a widespread market slowdown, celebrity agent Ryan Serhant has…
Tiny but mighty Auckland home goes to auction
Cute and compact, this tiny Auckland home was on-trend long before 'tiny homes' officially became cool.
The unbreakable agency: learn the legal ‘must haves’ for long-term success
If you’re looking to establish your own agency, you don’t just need to focus on listings and sales…
Couples moving in together sooner to save on rising housing costs
New couples are moving in together faster and leaving the romance at the door, in a bid to…
NSW and Victoria still the focus for commercial investors
Commercial investors remain focused on both NSW and Victoria in 2023, however, Western Australia is proving a popular…