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“Tax grab” could see investors leave the Queensland market
The Queensland government’s “tax grab” could see residential property investors exit the market and put pressure on small businesses according to an expert.
Melissa McCarthy buys Little Italy penthouse
Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy has purchased a Manhattan penthouse that was last listed for US$7.35 million.
REIA: housing affordability drops further
Housing affordability has continued to drop with the proportion of income needed to meet mortgage and rent payments…
Brisbane’s rental crisis putting vulnerable renters at risk
The rental crisis in Brisbane is leaving many vulnerable and low-income earners at risk of homelessness according to…
Top achievers and contributors recognised at Barry Plant Awards
On the 8th of September nearly 800 people gathered at the Palladium Room at Crown Casino to hear…
Big banks increase mortgage rates again
All four major banks have passed on the full 50 basis point interest rate increase, while once again…
Devonport office recognised for outstanding contribution to the LJ Hooker Group
Just three years after opening, LJ Hooker Devonport has taken out the prestigious title of Business Owners of…
Fixed-rate mortgage bomb set to go off
Thousands of borrowers on fixed-interest home loans are facing an interest rate “cliff” and could be plunged into…
$8 million double apartment sale in The Horizon breaks records
A double apartment in Sydney’s The Horizon tower has sold for a record-setting $8 million.
Cloudstaff launches dedicated property division for the Australian market
Cloudstaff, the Australian-headquartered remote staffing platform, has announced the launch of a dedicated division to service the Australian…
BresicWhitney reveals 2025 Strategic Direction
Auction volumes increase with a bumper week tipped to come
Auction volumes inched higher this week as spring selling season hits its stride, with CoreLogic predicting next week…
Trading up is getting easier in New Zealand
Upgrading your home is gradually getting easier across New Zealand, with new data showing the premium to trade-up…
Risky lending falls as tough APRA rules kick in
The value of risky mortgages continues to fall after tough new rules from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority…
A unique spring selling season on the horizon
Despite the arrival of the spring season, sales activity is expected to be a little different this year…
REIQ: encouraging ‘rightsizing’ is the right move
The REIQ supports initiatives that make downsizing an easier financial decision for older Queenslanders.
MyHomeVault app puts property information in the palm of your hand
An Australian real estate app that stores property information in one secure place is now available on the…
Tech occupiers drive rapid growth in city fringe office market
Commercial investor activity on Sydney’s city fringe is tipped to hit record levels before the end of the…
Mortgage anxiety rises as the RBA continues to hike the cash rate
Rapidly rising mortgage rates could leave borrowers in serious financial trouble with new research finding two-thirds of homeowners…
Australia’s largest landowners buy NT cattle station for $70 million
Australia’s largest private landowners, pastoralists Donny and Colleen Costello, have expanded their cattle station empire to more than…
Season 3 of Luxe Listings Sydney promises to be the biggest and best yet
When Monika Tu was invited to join the inaugural season of the hit Amazon Prime TV show Luxe…
Government flags incentives for pensioners to downsize
The Federal Government is seeking to address the issue of housing supply and affordability by giving pensioners more…
Brighton penthouse smashes the suburb’s price record
A new designer penthouse in Melbourne has set a suburb price record by millions of dollars.
Affordable suburbs you can invest in now across Australia
Despite the recent boom in property prices across the country, there are still plenty of affordable options in…
Inside the ‘Real Housewives ultimate girls trip’ Bahamas home
The Real Housewives are known for their life of luxury, however, during their recent girls' trip to the…
Cash rate rises for the fifth month in a row
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted the cash rate 50 basis points today and at the same…
CBA cuts variable rates again for new customers
The big banks continue to cut their variable rates for new customers, in a bid to win more…
“Rough” conditions for renters continue in August
Pressure on renters continued last month, with vacancy rates for apartments and houses at extremely low levels while…
REIA launches campaign to axe stamp duty
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves has launched a new national and multi-year…
Overseas investors vying for Sydney’s Tech Central
Overseas investors are among the front runners vying for a slice of Sydney’s new big-ticket technology precincts.
Queensland land tax will exacerbate the state’s rental crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has called on the State Government to repeal its “illogical” land tax…