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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 Rasinac's knowledge and expertise is sure to add value to Ray White.
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…
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…
Knight Frank restructures WA office leasing team
KNIGHT FRANK has restructured its West Australian Office Leasing team to support its national growth strategy over the…
Aussie homes worth a record $10 trillion
The total value of the nation’s residential property increased by $221.2 billion in the March 2022 quarter, bringing…
Rex checklist helps agencies kick CRM goals
A free checklist from real estate technology experts Rex ensures property professionals can tailor their customer relationship management…
Households well-placed to absorb interest rate rises
Despite doom and gloom headlines about rising interest rates and the increased cost of living, data from the…
Gavin Rubinstein’s TRG to expand without Ray White branding but still part of the group
Just three years after opening the doors to its Woollahra office, Gavin Rubinstein’s TRG agency is set to…
Sales of new homes fell in May
The impact of rising interest rates will be compounded by the ongoing increases in the cost of construction…
Sydney vacancy rate hits 5-year low
The vacancy rate across Sydney has plummeted to a five-year low, putting the city on the verge of…
Familiar faces and same great service now with new look
Established agent Annie Hou has opened a new real estate office in Upper Mount Gravatt this month after…
Sherrie Storor: Listings on autopilot
Agents tired of the churn and burn daily grind that real estate can throw at them will find…
Renovated Love It or List It home for sale in Oyster Bay
An Oyster Bay home that starred in Season 3 of Love It or List It has hit the…
Industry’s knights in ‘shining’ armour come together for a special conference
LJ Hooker's Shine Conference aims to 'shine' a light on the great work property managers undertake within the…
Clearance rate and auction volumes drop over Queen’s Birthday long weekend
A long weekend in most states saw auction volumes drop this week, with 1393 auctions taking place across…
Competition watchdog to examine PEXA
The competition watchdog has confirmed it is looking into claims digital settlement company PEXA has stymied competition in…
App gets more offers on off-market properties
Launched in Sydney this month, Profound is a marketplace for off-market properties where agents can get access to…
WA agent finds perfect home with eXp
Leading West Australian agent Melissa Mendes achieved her best year in sales after making the switch to online…
New listings rebound after a quiet April
The number of new listings across the country continues to rise, jumping 12 per cent across the capital…
Leading WA agent returns to global brand
RE/MAX Southern Stars has welcomed the return of Nic Sauzier, one of Western Australia's top selling agents.
CBD office occupancy rates rise as workers return
Office workers are flocking back to CBDs across the nation despite Covid and a rising number of flu…