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Home prices stalled in April as rate hikes loom
Property prices stalled nationally last month with values seeing their smallest increase since May 2020 and the onset of the pandemic, according to new data.
Economists predict rate rises are coming before August
Economists believe the RBA is getting set to hike the official cash rate (OCR) with 84 per cent…
Propic acquires Property Realm to create intelligent AI platform to ease stress levels
Australian real estate PropTech innovator, Propic has acquired Property Realm in a move it says will “unapologetically disrupt”…
Queensland vacancy rates hit record low levels
Vacancy rates across Queensland have dropped dramatically with several areas recording rates under 0.1 per cent.
Auction clearance rate slips further
The preliminary clearance rate has slipped further this week on the back of increased auction volumes across the…
Hockingstuart launches new property development division
REIWA 2022 Awards for Excellence winners announced
Record inflation to keep pressure on households
The latest CPI figures shows inflation has risen to 5.1 per cent, putting increased pressure on mortgage holders…
Three of the big four banks predict a May rate hike
The big four banks continue to bring forward their cash rate rise predictions, with three of the majors…
Betty White’s California homes are hot property
Actress Betty White’s two LA properties have hit the market with one already sold.
The AI tech that powers agents across the nation
Artificial intelligence has been the buzzword for a decade and whilst other industries are advanced in its applications,…
LJ Hooker Property Hub recruits leading prestige agent
LJ Hooker Property Hub, and strengthen the brand's position in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Property boom losing momentum – Sydney price growth ‘flatlining’
The rate of property price growth in Australia has dropped dramatically in the first three months of the…
The Agency records 26 per cent growth in revenue
The Agency has reported improved financial and operational results for the March quarter, with its total revenue up…
Pop king Robbie Williams buys Fannie Brice mansion
Musical superstar Robbie Williams has added a new purchase to his property portfolio having paid US$49.5 million for…
Slowdown arrives for New Zealand’s hot property market
New Zealand’s overheated property market looks to be slowing down thanks to rising interest rates and lower demand…
Sunshine Coast trio launch boutique brand to capitalise on their reputation
A Sunshine Coast team of three to has capitalised on more than 40 years of real estate experience…
Propic appoints head of innovation amid record growth
PropTech Artificial Intelligence pioneer Propic has appointed former McGrath Head of Martech Ryan Campbell as Head of Innovation,…
Elle selling her Coral Gables house
Supermodel Elle Macpherson has listed her Coral Gables house, set on 1.71 acres in the exclusive gated community…
Victoria most affordable for average income earners
Victoria dominates the list of most affordable properties for buyers on average salaries, according to new research.
Inside Australia’s home of the year
JW Constructions in Queensland has won the HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year award for a beautifully designed…
Ray White Surfers Paradise grows its leadership team
One of Australia’s most successful real estate agencies has added a new generation of leadership to ensure its…
Geelong leads pandemic population surge
Geelong saw the largest population increase during the pandemic as homebuyers sought out more space and an escape…
Webinar to skill agents in what to do if a client’s privacy is breached
Did you know that Privacy Awareness Week is next week? Have you thought about how your office can…
New LJ Hooker office opens in booming regional Queensland market
LJ Hooker has further expanded its network along Queensland’s Capricorn Coast with the opening of LJ Hooker Agnes…
Sentiment remains high despite softening property prices
Confidence in the real estate market remains high despite slowing growth in property prices, according to a new…
Madonna lists her Hidden Hills mansion
Yet another celebrity is leaving the exclusive enclave of Hidden Hills in Los Angeles with Madonna listing her…
Property Council welcomes easing of COVID close contact settings
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to end isolation requirements for close contacts,…
The lowest preliminary clearance rate of the year
Despite the ANZAC Day long weekend, 1813 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities this…
Rental demand continues to soar as availability falls to lowest level in more than a decade
Near record demand and the lowest level of availability in almost 20 years is propelling a tough rental…
You can now stay in the childhood home of the Beatle’s George Harrison
Beatles fans can get an insight into one of music’s most famous names with the childhood home of…
Foreign investment in Australian commercial property doubles
Foreign buyers continue to be active in both buying and selling Australian commercial assets according to a leading…
Perth’s bargain suburbs under $375,000
Despite Perth seeing a strong 12 months of property price growth, it’s still possible to find bargain buys…