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US home turnover drops to 30-year low
New data shows Americans are moving far less than they have in decades, with weak hiring, job uncertainty and higher mortgage rates keeping homeowners rooted despite easing borrowing costs.
NSW strata laws receive final overhaul to benefit 1.2 million residents
The NSW Minns Labor Government has introduced its fourth and final strata reform bill to Parliament, completing an…
A record 13 million Australians turn to realestate.com.au
New data confirms more than 13 million Australians visited realestate.com.au in October, delivering record engagement across the platform.
Elite Agent Launches ‘Ailsa’: The AI Journalist Transforming Sales Results Into Authority Assets
New tool addresses the industry's long-standing content resource gap while building the verified citations required for the next…
‘It just stinks of imbalance’: Andy Reid says proposed Victorian reserve-price laws miss the mark
Auctioneer Andy Reid says the planned requirement for agents to publish reserve prices a week before auction shifts…
Thanksgiving hosting influences home buying decisions
More than half of Americans consider Thanksgiving hosting capabilities when searching for a new home, with younger generations…
Temporary migrants face severe housing challenges
Temporary visa holders are experiencing significant housing stress with little government support, despite making up more than 10…
Nicholas Loftus to lead Coronis Aspley
Top-performing agent Nicholas Loftus has joined the Coronis Group and will be opening his own agency, Coronis Aspley.
Ned Walter joins Knight Frank’s Investment Sales team in Adelaide
Knight Frank has appointed Ned Walter as Sales and Leasing Executive in its Adelaide office, bolstering the Investment…
Alison Rogers launches Century 21 Stellar Group in Hobart
Century 21 Australia has expanded its Tasmanian footprint with the opening of Century 21 Stellar Group in Hobart,…
Emma Craig acquires Professionals Edge Hill
At just 28, Emma Craig has become Professionals' youngest female principal after acquiring the well-established North Queensland agency…
Ellis Schofield: Market knowledge drives success in Frankston
Ellis Schofield's obsession with market data and negotiation skills has helped him build a thriving real estate business…
Home prices to hit new highs in 2026 as first-home buyer demand intensifies: Domain
Prices expected to climb again in 2026 with first-home buyers driving much of the early momentum.
WA named nation’s strongest home building market after decade-long climb
WA climbs to the top of the HIA Housing Scorecard for the first time in a decade, supported…
European property market gains momentum as interest rates fall
Europe's housing market is experiencing renewed momentum in 2025, with falling interest rates and persistent supply shortages driving…
Killarney Vale agent turns challenging sale into dual-title win
Raine & Horne agent builds vendor confidence into second sale on dual-title block
First National Foundation selects Rizeup Australia as its principal charity partner
First National Real Estate has confirmed that the First National Foundation has made RizeUp Australia its official national…
Domain surges ahead as Australians embrace a fresh alternative in property search
Domain platforms achieve record 55.1 million visits in October 2025, outpacing competitors with 46% year-on-year growth as CoStar…
Student housing pipeline expands as federal policy links visas to new beds
Fresh figures reveal strong growth in student accommodation, with delivery uneven across states.
How six partnerships with the Harcourts Foundation are bringing hope to Christmas
This December, something special is happening inside Harcourts offices.
Andrew Cramer appointed as REA Group CFO
Andrew Cramer will take over as Chief Financial Officer at REA Group as current CFO Janelle Hopkins retires…
Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management
Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray…
Database strategy delivers $2.82m Chifley duplex sale in 11 days
Agent repositions neighbouring suburb buyers to secure result at 45 Mawson Parade
Database strategy delivers swift off-market result in competitive Bondi Junction
Century 21 Armstrong-Smith uses buyer database to secure result in weeks
Townsville leads regional Australia’s next wave of growth
Townsville is emerging as one of Australia’s strongest regional performers, supported by both lifestyle appeal and solid employment.
Dubai leads as UAE real estate hits new highs
Dubai posts its strongest quarter on record while upcoming supply reshapes buying conditions across the UAE.
US sellers pulling properties off market instead of lowering prices
Home prices remain stubbornly high across the US as an increasing number of sellers are choosing to delist…
RBNZ expected to deliver final 25bp rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis…
Housing crisis intensifies across regional NSW
Housing pressures in regional New South Wales have reached critical levels as builders struggle to meet growing demand…
San Francisco’s former Westfield mall sold for a tiny fraction of its past value
Once valued in the billions, the former Westfield mall has sold for just USD $133 million (around AUD…
Mosaik expands to Australia, introducing a new era of homeownership advisory
Mosaik, a U.S. homeownership engagement platform, expands to Australia, offering real estate professionals tools to transform transactional relationships…
House premium hits record high as property market exceeds $12 trillion
The gap between house and unit prices in Australia's capital cities has reached a record high of $363,000,…
Labour market strength delays rate-cut expectations
Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says a firm labour market is pushing back hopes of interest…
Transparent negotiation delivers $790,000 Maroubra result ahead of auction
Eastern suburbs agent orchestrates four-buyer contest to secure result ahead of scheduled auction
Buyer’s agent secures $5.2 million Bulli home in exclusive off-market deal
Wollongong buyers agent uses network to acquire rare property