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Real estate and real-life masterclasses at Barry Plant Kickstart
It was back to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground for Melbourne’s iconic real estate brand, Barry Plant, for the group’s annual Kickstart event this year.
Andrew Acton celebrates 20 years in real estate
Explore Property leader and industry stalwart Andrew Acton is celebrating 20 years in real estate this year, and…
High-performance team opens Ray White Townsville
Townsville business owners Santo and Giovanni Spinella, along with their high-performance team, have joined Ray White as they…
Raine and Horne appoints new head of network
Raine & Horne has announced the appointment of Mindy Powell-Hodges as the company's new head of network.
We may not see a property investor comeback in New Zealand for a while yet
Property investors aren't expected to make a return to the New Zealand market any time soon.
Roxanne Paterson expands into Sandgate
Roxanne Paterson announces the opening of her second business in Queensland.
New South Wales the “poster child for failing housing markets”
A new report has found that the country's housing markets are in crisis, with New South Wales deemed…
Openn expands partnership with CoreLogic
Online property sales platform Openn has entered a commercial arrangement with CoreLogic that will see its software further…
The best for Bathurst: Jim Connors launches independent agency with UrbanX
Jim Connors loves real estate. He loves the people he meets and the relationships he makes. His clients…
MRI Software a step closer to PropTech Group acquisition
MRI PropTech group is edging closer to closing its deal for ASX-listed PropTech Group, with PropTech shareholders voting…
REA Group changing the narrative to build confidence
REA Group is campaigning to change the doom and gloom perception of the current property market.
Borrowers look to refinance as rates rise
Refinancing could hit record highs this year following yesterday’s cash rate rise and with another widely predicted in…
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…