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Stefon Bertram opens Sydney’s newest premium real estate agency Pello
Pello, a new-model premium real estate agency that focuses on market segment mastery in price points and locations, has officially opened its doors.
Bruce Willis’ former getaway is for sale at $37.5 million
Bruce Willis' former beachfront estate in the Turks and Caicos on Parrot Cay is for sale at US$37.5…
Confidence in property dips in March
Confidence in Australia's property sector fell slightly in March but remains at historically elevated levels, according to the…
Construction costs rise at the fastest rate in 21 years
The cost to construct a new home is rising at the fastest rate since 2001 putting increased pressure…
Brisbane high performer returns to RE/MAX
Accomplished Brisbane agent Henry Wong has rejoined the RE/MAX network after an absence of less than two years.
Rents continue to rise as supply shortage bites
Rental prices for houses in Australia’s capital cities have hit their highest point on record, with the median…
Low clearance rate due to Easter auction slowdown
The Easter long weekend resulted in the auction slowdown that had been widely predicted, with just 134 properties…
What’s making news: Ryan Serhant, indoor plants, Luxe Listings and the rental crisis
There's never a dull moment when it comes to real estate. And with so much happening it can…
Big Bang Theory star sells mansion for $16 million
Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco and former partner Karl Cook have sold their California mansion for $US16.2…
Australia’s top 10 most affordable regional areas
The great Australian dream of owning a home is still alive, with a new report identifying the Top…
Demand for property still strong despite signs of easing market
The Australian housing market remains strong and demand in Melbourne and Adelaide has hit record highs, despite signs…
Four ways rural agents are leveraging technology
The perks of technology in rural Australia go beyond just posting your property to a major real estate…
Mamma Mia! Amanda Seyfried lists Greenwich Village condo for $12 million
Mean Girls and The Dropout star Amanda Seyfried has listed her stunning Manhattan home for US$3.25 million.
UrbanX raises millions to fund expansion and innovation
Billed as the future of real estate, UrbanX (“UX”) is revolutionising the traditional model by empowering Australia’s top…
Family home sells for $1.4 million with a Realtair timed auction
Live auction service Realtair has been used to sell a Warilla home on the NSW South Coast, with…
Buyers face new problems as supply falls
The real estate market is showing signs of slowing but there are still challenging conditions ahead for buyers…
Million Dollar Listing stars selling their mansion for $12 million
Million Dollar Listing LA stars Josh and Heather Altman are selling their Hollywood mansion for US$12 million.
Housing values fall in Sydney and Melbourne
Property values in Sydney and Melbourne have started to slide, falling as much as 7.2 per cent in…
New Zealand cash rate tipped to rise .5 per cent this week
One of New Zealand’s biggest banks has forecast the country’s reserve bank to lift the official cash rate…
The real estate issues the new Federal Government must tackle
The rental crisis, housing affordability and supply will be among the hot topics in the real estate sector…
Big 4 banks tip interest rates to rise in June
The big four banks have revised their cash rate forecasts, tipping the next tightening cycle to start as…
Market Buy the next step in McGill’s successful career
It’s been a rapid rise to success for former architect Mark McGill who stumbled into real estate after…
Renters lose out in governments’ ‘patchy’ response to the pandemic
Renters were the big losers with the state and territory government's hasty response to the pandemic labelled “patchy”…
Almost 4000 properties go to auction in one of the busiest weeks on record
This week proved the busiest auction week of the year and the sixth busiest since CoreLogic records began…
Unique partnership’s latest development
NAI Harcourts Metro has partnered up with Access Plus WA Deaf where they have created Cue Cards to…
Trio writes almost $2M GCI in 12 months under Area Specialist
In the twelve months since joining Area Specialist, directors Harry Singh, Jake Wang and Adam Bindra have written…
Hobart named fourth-strongest property market in the world
Hobart has been named the fourth-strongest property market in the world, according to the latest Frank Knight Global…
REIA honours the industry’s best at National Awards for Excellence
The winners of REIA's National Awards for Excellence (NAFE) 2022 have been announced with a host of industry…
Home Guarantee Scheme to put upward pressure on property prices
The recently expanded Home Guarantee Scheme announced in the latest Federal Budget could put further upward pressure on…
John McGrath appointed CEO of McGrath
McGrath founder John McGrath has today returned to the helm of the company he started in 1988.
Openn signs pilot agreement with two North American real estate groups
Australian-listed PropTech company Openn Negotiation has announced a pilot agreement with two major North American real estate groups.
Ray White Sutherland Shire expands into Engadine with fifth office
Matt Debreczeni and Gavin Ottaway are proud of their growth in the team and are excited to have…
5 factors that drive success on auction day
With the auction process more popular than ever, a new report has identified five key factors that drive…
New Instagram scam targets top real estate agents
A real estate media coach has warned agents about an online scam targeting the industry aimed at stealing…
Sydney office market returning to normal
The Sydney office market is slowly returning to normal post Covid, with tenants increasingly searching for larger spaces…