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Prices rose 40 per cent in NSW as growth slows
Home prices in New South Wales are finally starting to slow after a record run of growth that saw values surge 40 per cent between June 2020 and March 2022.
The number of homes cheaper to buy than rent has plummeted this year
Record home price increases combined with rising interest rates have made more homes cheaper to rent than buy.
Market boom prompts agent increase
Whether it was the popularity of Luxe Listings or the fact the property market enjoyed an upswing, real…
Explore Property appoints new growth manager
Already a strong player in the Queensland market, Explore Property sets its sights firmly on the South East…
Jonah Hill pays $15 million for second Malibu home
Moneyball star Jonah Hill is growing his portfolio of Malibu homes, shelling out US$15.5 million for a beachside…
Half of New Zealand suburbs declining in value
Auckland’s Point Chevalier has a new title it probably isn’t too keen on holding as the New Zealand…
REIQ: State Budget misses the mark
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has hit out at the State Government’s 2022-23 Budget, saying it is…
The Agency Group opens property gallery in Perth’s Western Suburbs
The Agency Group has opened a property gallery that doubles as an art space in the 'Golden Triangle'…
High growth Century 21 office expands to second location
Century 21 is excited to announce award-winning business, Century 21 Signature Realty in Nowra, is opening a second…
NSW Budget helps certain sectors of the property market
The NSW Government’s stamp duty reform, shared equity scheme and housing infrastructure boost are all positive starts but…
National office markets bounce back faster than expected: HTW
The national office market is continuing to bounce back from the pandemic faster than anticipated according to the…
Profitable resales drop for the first time in 18 months but buyer demand is still solid
The rate of profit-making resales across the Australian property market has fallen for the first time since August…
Justine Wilson: 5 steps to winter styling
Leading Sydney-based property stylist Justine Wilson from Vault Interiors shares her 2022 tips to create a cocooning, welcoming…
The Sydney and Melbourne suburbs to defy the downturn
A number of suburbs across Sydney and Melbourne are expected to fare better than others as property price…
Ray White partners with Three’s The Block NZ for fifth season
For the fifth season in a row, Ray White will be the exclusive agency partner for Three's The…
Fallout from rising rates to be less dramatic than predicted: HTW
Rising interest rates are likely to slow down property markets but the fallout will be far less dramatic…
Ray White appoints Milo Rasinac Network Development Manager
With more than 20 years experience in sales, leadership and business ownership in Melbourne's inner north-western suburbs, Milo…
NSW Government announces trial shared equity housing scheme ahead of Budget
Teachers, nurses, police, single parents and older singles will be able to tap into a $780.4 million shared…
Stamp duty putting a huge financial burden on NSW homebuyers
Stamp duty is rising at a faster rate than wages and house prices in NSW, causing homeowners to…
NSW Government pledges $20 million to increase women in construction
The NSW Government has announced an investment of $20 million over the next three years to help increase…
AI digital assistant RiTA scoops two innovation awards
RiTA, the AI digital assistant for real estate agents, has won two innovation awards at the 2022 PropTech…
Property Council calls for extra supply
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's strong commitment to help residents achieve home ownership,…
Auction volumes up, clearance rate still slipping
Auction volumes increased this week, but still the preliminary clearance is lingering at its lowest point in almost…
Inside Britney’s Thousand Oaks mansion
A lot has happened in the life of pop star Britney Spears since she first purchased her Thousand…
Tight Perth rental market needs more investors
Perth’s low vacancy rate has left 12 suburbs across the city with just one property available for rent.
Cash buyers on the rise across New Zealand
Cash buyers who own multiple properties are on the rise across New Zealand according to new data from…
House prices continue to rise as other dwelling values slow down
Australian house prices recorded another increase over the March quarter, while other dwelling types saw price growth slow…
Game-changing scholarship program relaunched
Raine & Horne Lower North Shore expands into Willoughby
Suburban centres and satellite office locations on the rise
Workers who have become comfortable working from home are leading businesses to adopt more flexible working arrangements on…
Elders agents to streamline buying and selling with Propps
Leading digital offer management platform Propps has expanded its national agency coverage, welcoming the Elders Real Estate network…
Investors divided on the benefits of buyer’s agents
Australian investors are divided about whether or not they would use a buyer’s agent, with many feeling they…