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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 time forewarned homeowners further increases were coming.
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…
Professional sportspeople turned real estate professionals at Knight Frank
Several professional sportspeople have joined Knight Frank this year with a mutually beneficial relationship established between the recruits…
RBA has “little choice” but to hike rates in September
he Reserve Bank of Australia appears set to hike the official cash rate at the September meeting with…
Slight drop in auction volumes sees clearance rate rise
After rising over recent weeks, auction volumes dipped almost 10 per cent this week, with 1814 homes going…
Victoria’s finest: luxury homes on the market right now
If you've got a bit of spare time this week, or just love to peruse the most luxurious…
New state CEO for Harcourts Western Australia
New RE/MAX hot air balloon to fly Sunshine Coast skies
Perth property prices a mixed bag in August
Despite Perth property prices officially falling in August, 56 suburbs were able to buck the trend.
Regional reversal taking place as people move back to the cities
After a record few years for regional property prices, values have started to decline as regional migration begins…
Housing loan commitments fall in July
The impact of consecutive interest rate rises has caused owner-occupiers and investors to shy away from the property…
Combined Franchise Services expands training program
Belle Property is back on The Block in 2022
The Agency expands Sydney footprint into Rosebery
The Agency today announced the expansion of its Sydney footprint with respected Rosebery agent Chris Skarlatos joining the…
Auctions surge as spring selling season gets underway
Auction activity is set to jump this weekend as the spring selling season sees a flurry of vendors…
Kay & Burton bolsters leadership ranks with three senior appointments
Kay & Burton is celebrating the start of the spring selling season with a suite of new senior…
Explore Property embraces strengths at its “best Exploration Day yet”
The Explore Property network held its annual conference Exploration Day in Brisbane on August 25.
Family bonds make a winning team at Hutton & Hutton
Maintaining boundaries between work and home life can be a challenge in a demanding environment like real estate.
Perth property continues to grow in value in 2022
Perth has so far been able to buck the slowing property market in 2022, with 29 suburbs seeing…
Hockingstuart expands footprint in regional Victoria with opening of Warragul office
The Quirk family is excited about joining Hockingstuart, having long admired the brand and its values of personalised…
Are rent controls the right way to go?
Real estate bodies have labeled calls to freeze rents and cap increases out of touch with reality, fearing…
Top 5 celebrity homes in 2022 (so far)
This year has been a busy one for celebrity property purchases, with eye-watering prices paid for many of…
Raine & Horne expands corporate team to cater for growth
Raine & Horne has expanded the corporate team to cater for 20 new offices set to join the brand…
The long-term trend in property prices is “undeniably upwards”
Despite weakness in home values as interest rates rise, new data suggests the trend over the past 30…
Career change pays off for top performer
Melbourne real estate agent Khaled Arabzadeh is definitely one of those who finds the positive in any challenge.
World first real estate app launches with major global backing
How real estate is listed and sold is being revolutionised with the launch of global short-form video marketing…
Man inserts chips in his hands to open his Tesla and his house
A tech-savvy Tesla owner has stunned the world by embedding a chip in his hand that acts as…
Buyer demand is down ahead of the spring selling season
Buyer demand is slightly lower than average in many areas as the spring selling season approaches.
Ray White Sunbury joins The Block 2022
Prospecting specialists K2X drive results for agents
Real estate agents know they need to be diligent in prospecting for clients if their business is to…