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Tristian Kennedy steps up at Ray White Grange
Tristian Kennedy cut his teeth at Ray White South Australia’s top office, Ray White Norwood, and has now moved into Ray White Grange’s leadership team.
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski’s Hollywood Hills home back on the market
The former Hollywood Hills home of celebrity couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski is back on the market…
New Zealand home sales hit lowest level in 40 years
Home sales across New Zealand have plummeted to the lowest level since the GFC, as the sharp increase…
Deposit scheme allows Aussies to fast-track property ownership
An innovative deposit scheme is giving buyers along the East Coast of Australia the opportunity to buy off-the-plan…
Virtual agency eXp Realty dominates the RealTrends 500 list
Virtual brokerage eXp Realty has dominated the 2023 RealTrends 500 list after closing the most transaction sides in…
New NSW Government must address housing crisis
New South Wales may have a new premier in Chris Minns, but the state is still afflicted by…
New national president for Property Council
The Property Council of Australia today announced Managing Director of QIC Real Estate, Michael O'Brien, as its new…
Leading Laing+Simmons offices join forces
Laing+Simmons CEO Leanne Pilkington says the East Group’s approach is about demonstrating the power of collaboration.
NSW and QLD top the list of recession-proof suburbs
NSW and QLD have a number of locations that could hold up in value in the event of…
Loss-making resales jump across Sydney and Melbourne
The share of loss-making home sales across the country has jumped, led by both Sydney and Melbourne, which…
Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen’s longtime UK estate listed for $10.43 million
The longtime estate of Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen has officially hit the market in the UK…
The great debate: short-term holiday rentals in Australia’s housing crisis
Are short-term holiday rentals the solution to or the problem in Australia’s housing crisis?
Buying a rent roll can supercharge your business – but only if it’s done right
While purchasing a rent roll can be an effective strategy for increasing cash flow and encouraging business growth,…
New listings suffer as sellers err on the side of caution
The seasonal uptick in property listings that usually occurs in the first half of March has been noticeably…
10 incredible homes built into nature
Over the years, architects have always looked for creative ways to incorporate the built form into nature.
Perth remains affordable to buy and rent
Despite rising interest rates making life more difficult for homebuyers, Perth is still the second most affordable property…
Australia’s rental system is ‘broken’ study reveals
Australia’s residential rental system is “broken” and fails to provide affordable, secure housing for tenants or a solid…
Kyle Cheney goes from AFL to JLL
JLL is adding to their Logistics and Industrial team in Adelaide, with the recent appointment of Kyle Cheney.
Brisbane Bayside specialist notches 1000 sale
Brisbane Bayside real estate specialist Nyree Ewings has etched her name amongst an elite group, selling her 1000…
Royal residence in London up for sale for $48 million
A grandiose royal residence in London is on the market for the first time in 30 years and…
Buyer demand fuels record month for The Agency in WA
The Agency’s Western Australia office has recorded a record month with 321 properties under offer in February.
From fisherman to million-dollar agent: Hanan Cawley launches his own agency
From commercial fisherman to luxury million-dollar agent, Hanan Cawley is bringing a new era of excellence to the…
Global banking instability on the RBA’s radar
Instability in the global banking sector could cause the Reserve Bank of Australia to think more carefully about…
Cirrus8 launches its Executive Management Plus Dashboard
Cloud-based, commercial property management software platform Cirrus8 has just released its industry-leading Executive Management Plus Dashboard.
Australia ranked 12th happiest country in the world
Australia has been named the 12th happiest country in the world according to the 10th annual World Happiness…
Herron Todd White: too soon to call a bottom in the property market
High interest rates and the prospect of more pain ahead for borrowers as fixed-rate loans roll off, suggests…
Dynamic duo launch L&M Property Co with Agents’Agency
After working together for five years, established Victorian agents Leman Djamal and Michael Abbas have taken the next…
Little Real Estate partners with Rental Heroes to deploy AI technology
Australia’s largest independently owned real estate agency Little Real Estate has joined forces with Rental Heroes to implement…
Investors sell, rent bidding ban backfires, property managers leave as rental crisis rolls on
The overwhelming majority of investors are not wealthy property magnates flush with money, but cash-strapped mums and dads…
Sydney renters paying $633 a week more than a year ago
Rents in Australia's unit market have surged, with the national trend recording its highest annual growth on record…
Time to save a deposit drops for first-home buyers
The time taken to save a deposit to purchase an entry-level first home has dropped by as much…
Listing Loop now offers conveyancing to further deliver qualified buyers to agents
Top Australian off-market and pre-market property portal ListingLoop.com.au has partnered with leading licensed law firm Bond Conveyancing to offer conveyancing…
High interest rates weigh on new homes sales
The record rise in interest rates is continuing to weigh on new home sales, while a better than…
Bricks and mortar retail far from dead
The rise of online retail has been a major concern for brick and mortar stores, but recent data…
Australian RE/MAX agents top commission earned globally
Australia had the highest level of average commission per agent in 2022 throughout the 140,000-plus agents in the…