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2022 the worst year for property price drops since the GFC
December home price figures paint a mixed picture for a property market that came under intense pressure from rising interest rates during 2022, with some smaller capital cities still recording positive price growth despite a decline in national values not witnessed since the Global Financial Crisis.
Glenn Sanford appointed eXp Realty CEO again
Glenn Sanford has again been appointed as chief executive officer of eXp Realty, the virtual real estate brokerage…
Perth property prices tipped to rise in 2023
Low stock levels and high demand will continue to see property prices rise in Australia’s most affordable capital…
Simon Pressley’s 2023 property market predictions
House prices will rise between two and seven per cent in the majority of capital city and regional…
The top 50 residential real estate influencers and innovators for 2022
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, pivoting in a changing market…
Only 7 per cent of suburbs in New Zealand not experiencing price declines
While most suburbs in New Zealand have been experiencing steep home price declines in the past three months,…
Demand for quality commercial assets to increase in 2023
Demand for value-add commercial assets and locations that will experience strong population growth will be a key focus…
O*NO Legal’s new webinar tackles start-ups and early growth
With more and more real estate agents opting to start their own agency it’s increasingly important to understand…
Selling Sunset Star Mary Fitzgerald buys renovated Toluca Lake house
Selling Sunset star Mary Fitzgerald has quietly picked up a stylishly renovated property in the Los Angeles neighbourhood…
Quartet of Ray White Auckland bays offices recommit to group
The continued commitment of the offices owned by Wayne Maguire and his partners, according to Ray White New…
Distressed property sales could increase next year: HTW
The end of many borrowers' fixed-rate loan term in 2023 is expected to present a significant challenge for…
Home buyers search for ways to save as rates rise
Home buyers searching for information on interest rate rises exploded in 2022, with new research suggesting thousands of…
Kendrick Lamar scoops up Bel Air estate
Rapper Kendrick Lamar has officially purchased a US$15.9 million Bel Air estate to add to his growing property…
Regional home prices hold up better than the capital cities
After booming throughout the pandemic, regional property prices have continued to outperform the capital cities in 2022, driven…
Experienced agents bring wealth of knowledge to new Paradise business
Nick Borrelli and Jason Spagnuolo intend to grow the company and expand into both property management and finance…
Tom Petty’s oceanfront Malibu beach house hits the market
Two Toorak records among Victoria’s top sales in 2022
Two state records set in just a matter of days in August topped the list of Victoria's most…
Most searched for suburbs, property features in 2022 revealed
The skyrocketing cost of borrowing is shaping up to be one of the biggest influences on the property…
Top agent continues partnership with Ray White
How Noosa’s Suter Smith Cleine built their successful real estate agency in under 12 months
After years working under franchise brands, Ian & Linda Suter, Clint Smith & Tyron Cleine took the leap…
Some of the NSW property sales that wowed us in 2022
There's no doubt Sydney has some of the most luxurious homes in the world and some of the…
Jonah Hill sells his spare Malibu house
Moneyball star Jonah Hill has officially sold his spare Malibu home after picking up another house closer to…
New online marketplace looks to match agencies, principals with PropTech startups
A new platform designed to link PropTech startups with agencies and principals seeking to diversify their business or…
REIACT appoints new chief executive officer
The Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT) has appointed Maria Edwards to the CEO role, taking over…
New Zealand property values decline at GFC levels with further falls predicted
Agents taking stock of Australia's deteriorating market conditions should spare a thought for their Kiwi cousins, with values…
Combating Taree’s rental crisis with transitional housing
The rental crisis across Australia is reaching extreme levels, with some of the biggest shortages occurring in regional…
Eagles drummer Don Henley buys his son a million-dollar LA home
Grammy-winning Eagles founding member Don Henley has quietly purchased a Westside Los Angeles home for his son, 24-year-old…
Fastest Growing Ray White Office goes Greater
Victorian suburbs top the list for best buying opportunities in 2023
Victoria has topped the list for the most suburbs that offer great buying opportunities in 2023 according to…
Uptick in property listings during November, PropTrack says
New property listings rose during November, according to a new report, with regional areas witnessing the largest increase.
Ray White Glenelg expands business across the coast
Ten Sixty, a new short form video app for real estate – brings on Josh Flagg in advisory role
Australian startup, Ten Sixty the new global short-form video app for real estate announces that top Douglas Elliman…
Purplebricks ads back to “shouting about” low fees, as UK cost of living crisis bites
UK agency Purplebricks says a decision to revive an advertising campaign targeting real estate agent commission is paying…