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Share of homes for sale below $600,000 hits record low
Two years of surging home prices across Australia has seen the portion of homes under $600,000 hit a record low level.
The Agency joins with MDC Trilogy Group to accelerate market share
National real estate group The Agency has entered a strategic alliance with MDC Trilogy Group to accelerate market…
Rachel Maher returns to McGrath as national head of marketing
John McGrath said Rachel Maher was one of the most experienced and talented marketing executives in the industry.
Airbnb co-founder’s new business is building small homes in backyards
Airbnb Co-founder Joe Gebbia has launched a new business focusing on building small homes in backyards.
Buyers taking 9 months longer to buy a home
Buyers are taking more than 9 months longer to purchase a home than they did at the end…
Ease the peak season load with virtual assistants
Property managers already hit by staff shortages need to prepare early for peak rental season or risk driving…
Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried lists his $40 million penthouse
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the now-collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has listed the luxury Bahamas penthouse where he lived…
Laing+Simmons training program hits world-class mark
Rising star Brody O’Brien joins Ayre Real Estate
Adrian Wilson, Director and Principal of Ayre Real Estate says Brody O’Brien is one of the real estate…
Industrial property the strongest performer in 2022
Industrial assets have continued their charmed run of recent years and look set to finish 2022 as the…
The world’s first community of 3D-printed homes
A community in Texas is set to be the largest group of homes constructed using 3D printing technology.
Half a house to go under the hammer in Brisbane
“Half a house” in Brisbane, which saw the top floor gutted by fire, is set to go to…
Will an ‘Airbnb bust’ reach Australia?
Short-term rental hosts in the US are reporting significant losses amid fears of an “Airbnb bust” due to…
Profitable resales decline across New Zealand
Profitable resales across New Zealand continued to decline last quarter, dropping to 96.8 per cent according to CoreLogic.
US brokerage Compass posts a $154 million loss
US tech-enabled real estate brokerage Compass posted a US$154 million loss last quarter, as the housing downturn continues…
Covid regional hotspots lead price declines
The Covid boom that saw tens of thousands of people moving to regional Australia has officially come to…
Where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
After the surge in property prices over the past few years, it’s now cheaper to buy than rent…
Introducing JET Real Estate Byron Bay
Jason Dittmar, Elizabeth Hickey and Tania Sheppard are JET - the newest agency to hit the Byron Shire…
Who’s more likely to be hit by rising energy costs?
With the continued push to renewable energy and the United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP27) now on, this…
A combined vision for culture: Michell Estate Agents launches with UrbanX
Simone Michell, in partnership with UrbanX, is excited to launch Michell Estate Agents, empowering her to create a…
Spanish Village with 44 homes hits the market
For anyone dreaming of a quiet life in Spain, a Spanish village could be yours for just $400,488…
2022 AREAs submissions close this week
Australian property professionals have until midnight this Friday 18 November to finalise their submissions for the 2022 Annual…
Top US real estate agent sells 16 homes every day
Texas real estate agent, Ben Caballero, might be 83 years old, but he’s officially the top sales agent…
RBA rate hikes kick in for variable borrowers
Borrowers with a CBA, NAB and ANZ variable home loan have had a 0.25 per cent interest rate…
Noosa dream home sells for $27 million in record off-market deal
A stunning Noosa Heads waterfront residence has defied softer market conditions and hit a new local price benchmark,…
First annual decline in Australian home values since October 2019
The value of Australian residential real estate continued to decline in October, down to $9.5 trillion from $9.6…
Auction volumes up 13 per cent
Capital city auction volumes increased almost 13 per cent this week, with 2159 properties going under the hammer…
iBuying platforms falling like dominoes
It hasn’t been a good start to November if you’re an iBuying platform, with Redfin closing its house-flipping…
5 secrets to growing your rent roll
What is the secret to building a successful property management agency?
4 million virtual inspections show changing trends in buying property
More than four million digital property inspections have been undertaken on a leading virtual tours platform over the…
More choice for buyers as listings rise
The total number of properties for sale is increasing in nearly every part of the country, finally giving…
Switch and save on your business insurance
Real estate agents face many risks, from misleading or deceptive conduct to clients falling over in their office.
Flood-affected property markets to recover within 12 months
Flood-affected property markets are likely to bounce back within 12 months according to an expert.