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NAI Harcourts Metro to help expand the reach of Auslan
NAI Harcourts Metro has joined forces with Access Plus WA Deaf to bring support an education to parents of newborn babies that cannot fully hear.
Saving a tenant’s life is all in a day’s work
When PRD Northern Rivers Principal Rob Horder got up on Sunday, February 27, he never imagined he’d finish…
Nerida Conisbee: Challenges ahead but market will recover from floods
The threat of natural disasters is unlikely to change the locations where Australians want to live, with Ray…
Ray White Projects expands into Western Sydney with powerhouse new team
Ray White Projects is expanding into Western Sydney with an experienced team to focus on the region's rapidly…
Sydney’s best performing suburbs doubled in value in 2021
Sydney house prices saw record gains in 2021 with certain suburbs doubling in value in 12 months according…
Call for property owners to release rental properties to help flood victims
REIQ and Q Shelter are urgently calling on Queensland property owners to turn their holiday rentals and vacant…
Russian-Ukraine crisis to hit housing affordability
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine will hit Australians in the hip pocket which could weigh on housing…
Melbourne Real Estate empowers women with paid parental leave
Three soon-to-be first time mums at Melbourne Real Estate no longer have the added worry of budgeting on…
Schitt’s Creek star Emily Hampshire scores two-house LA compound
Schitt’s Creek Star Emily Hampshire, best known for her portrayal of Stevie Budd on the hit Canadian show,…
Jenna Pollard takes RE/MAX top honour
Australia’s most affordable housing markets close to the CBD
South Australia and Western Australia have the most affordable suburbs close to their respective CBDs, according to new…
How floods impacted this week’s auctions
Just days after floods impacted both south east Queensland and New South Wales, the first set of property…
Volume remains high, with almost 3000 properties taken to auction
Auction volumes fell slightly this week, with 2945 properties taken to auction across the combined capitals, resulting in…
The ideal indoor plant to purify air in your workspace
A study has found that houseplants have the capacity to remove 87 per cent of air toxins in…
Reese Witherspoon flips her renovated Los Angeles estate
Oscar-winning actress, Reese Witherspoon is looking to make a tidy profit on her luxury LA home after listing…
Vacancy rates fall to lowest on record
National vacancy rates have hit their lowest point on record, falling to just 1.1 per cent in February.
Byron Bay luxury property forecast to grow 35 per cent by 2027
The huge increase in demand for luxury homes by ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) could see prices in Byron Bay…
Property management re-imagined to stop the exodus
RE/MAX Revolution adds Narnea Dowell to its high-performing ranks
An exciting addition to the Shailer Park business as they welcome Narnea to the team.
REISA launches Future Leaders Taskforce
The Real Estate Institute of South Australia is looking to empower the next generation of real estate professionals…
Flood-affected housing markets could take years to recover
Property prices in flood ravaged East Coast markets could take years to recover according to new analysis.
REIQ Salesperson of the Year switches to Market Buy
After almost 20 years in the real estate business, and an REIQ Salesperson of the Year award, Plum…
A four-point response plan to flooding crisis: McGrath Paddington
When it became evident clients of the McGrath Paddington, Wilston and New Farm offices would be among those…
Real estate industry comes together to aid flood victims
There are many great things about Australia but perhaps one of the best is how, when the chips…
REIQ and REINSW outline resources for agents and PMs in flood-affected areas
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland is calling on agents and property managers to familiarise themselves with the…
Harcourts Ascot face floods along with clients
It took less than an hour for Harcourts Ascot to go from being one of the most stylish…
Investor loans hit a record high as affordability pressure mounts
Loans to investors jumped 6.1 per cent in January, showing “investors are backing the housing market”.
Perth house prices still the most affordable in the country
While house prices have been rapidly rising across the country, Perth values haven’t kept pace with the East…
Courageous Conversations: Why Madelyn Jones turned her back on a corporate career to address homelessness, one gift box at a time
Many real estate agencies strive to do good in a way that extends far beyond just servicing their…
The digital difference: how Openn sale generated $58,000 more
Two properties on the same street, with almost identical sizes, layouts, and features sold using different sales methods,…
REA Group delivers increased value for leasing agents
REA Group has this week announced the expansion of its Connect offering to now include tools and services…
Ray White Queensland appoints Michael Andrews Chief Operating Officer
After being with Ray White for over 21 years, Michael Andrews has been appointed the Chief Operating Officer…
Demand for WA industrial assets set to continue
The WA industrial and logistics sector was the strongest performer in 2021 across all commercial asset classes, with…
Jerry Seinfeld sells his luxury ski retreat
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his wife Jessica have sold their 26-acre Telluride luxury ski retreat for US$14 million.
Interest rates on hold as world watches war in Ukraine
The Reserve Bank of Australia is closely watching the war in Ukraine and has elected to keep interest…