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New Zealand property prices fall at fastest pace since the GFC
Property prices across New Zealand have continued to fall, with the rate of decline now at the same level as seen during the Global Financial Crisis.
Lenders pricing for risk with rate discounts
Lenders are rewarding borrowers with lower Loan to Value Ratios (LVRs) by offering reduced interest rates.
McGrath expands in Sydney’s north west
McGrath Estate Agents has announced its expansion across the Ryde local market in Sydney’s north-west.
Ray White establishes local presence in Jacobs Well
Ray White's Peter Catanzariti has opened Ray White Jacobs Well, his fourth office on the northern Gold Coast…
South Australian property continues to buck the trend
The South Australian property market continues to show “resilience”, extending its record-breaking run of quarterly price increases.
Don’t let FOMO ruin your home time
How many times have you said: “I wish I could turn off the phone after hours but just…
Adaptive reuse of old buildings on the rise across Australia
The redevelopment of old buildings across Victoria is starting to gather steam as developers look to find creative…
Brad Pitt buys a historic $40 million Carmel estate
Brad Pitt has set an area record with his US$40 million purchase of a century-old estate in California’s…
Ray White opens in Sydney’s Ashfield
Real estate experts and brothers Michael and Andrew Simpson have partnered their third generation family business with Australia's…
Renters being forced to give up pets to find a home
Renters are being forced to choose between keeping their pets and being able to find a place to…
Another big name signs on to use Propic AI technology
One of Australia’s best real estate agents, Vivien Yap, will introduce Propic Artificial Intelligence technology to meet her…
ANZ cuts new customer variable rates by up to 0.50 per cent
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia hiking the official cash rate and fixed rate loans rising, ANZ has…
WA investors to sell up if tenancy laws change
More than half of WA property investors would consider selling their rental properties should significant changes be made…
Jeff Bezos’ parents buy $74 million Florida compound
Miguel and Jacklyn Bezos the stepfather and mother of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos are believed to have purchased…
Third week of increasing auction volumes
Auction activity has risen for the third consecutive week, with 1909 properties taken to auction across the major…
Luke Banitsiotis claims his third REIV Senior Auctioneer of the Year title
REIV has crowned Luke Banitsiotis as Senior Auctioneer of the Year third time running.
Units outperform houses as buyers hunt for value
Buyers are on the lookout for more affordable housing options as rising interest rates make units more appealing.
RBA a “near certainty” to raise rates next week
Australia’s hottest rate of inflation in 21 years means the Reserve Bank of Australia is a “near certainty”…
Justin Bieber’s Hawaii vacation home hits the market
The infamous Hawaii vacation home Justin Bieber leased for his entourage in 2016 is on the market for…
Californian treehouse for sale for US$3.8 million
A Californian coastal property has given a whole new meaning to the word ‘treehouse’, with a massive oak…
REIA says perspective required in interpreting CPI
The RBA's July meeting indicates that inflation is expected to peak later in 2022 and then decline back…
Conan O’Brien lists his luxury beach house
Funnyman Conan O’Brien is selling his Santa Barbara beach house for a tidy profit, asking US$16.5 million.
Home prices to fall 5 per cent by end of the year
Rising interest rates could see property prices drop by up to 5 per cent between now and the…
Regional property price boom is not done yet
Regional cities like Albury-Wodonga, Tamworth and Bundaberg could continue to experience price growth despite the national property downturn.
Local team reopen Ray White Chelsea
REIQ delivers $70K worth of flood support
Going once, twice and 5000 times: Successful auctioneer marks an exciting milestone
Real estate veteran Paul Moore has just celebrated his 5000th auction for the LJ Hooker Group – and…
Office market leads the way as commercial sales break new ground
Commercial property transactions set a record pace last financial year, with buyers taking advantage of the low interest…
New Zealand property prices face a test as interest rates rise and sales volumes fall
The New Zealand property market is going to face a “test” as rising interest rates and a wave…
Doja Cat selling her Beverly Hills home
TikTok meme queen-turned-international popstar Doja Cat has listed her Beverly Hills Home for US$2.495 million.
One in five first home buyers take a year to buy a property
Tight supply and rapidly rising prices has seen many first home buyers taking over two years to purchase…
Westpac and NAB predict two more 50bps rate hikes
Borrowers should brace themselves for “more rate pain”, as Westpac and NAB follow ANZ predicting the Reserve Bank…
The slowdown we had to have?
Australia's median house price increased by 32 per cent from March 2020 to December 2021, making it the…
When ‘psychology of the sale’ takes on an all-new meaning
Melisha Du Preez credits her certainty in joining the Mackay RE/MAX team to her many years in the…