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Downsizers can avoid stamp duty when purchasing in land lease communities
Downsizing.com.au has published a report analysing the savings on offer for new homes in new land lease communities
Sydney-based Chadwick Real Estate expands with new Hornsby office
Chadwick Real Estate has opened a fourth office in Hornsby, ready to take advantage of the high demand…
Why local businesses should communicate with customers via text messages
There are an estimated 3.8 billion smartphone users in the world, with 80 per cent of Australians using…
Knight Frank appoints Paul Roberts as Head of New South Wales
Knight Frank has announced a new leader for its New South Wales (NSW) business, with an optimistic outlook…
Online offer management platform, Market Buy, has come of age
In the five years since Market Buy’s first external sale, the pioneers of online offer management have celebrated…
New and total listings drop across Australia as national rental supply nears all-time low
The Australian rental market has become increasingly competitive as available rental supply continues to sharply decline over 2021.
Mother-daughter kick start real estate dream with OASIS platform
Mum-and-daughter team Vanessa and Cheyne Brunton are enjoying overseeing their own destiny with @realty’s innovative OASIS platform, which…
South-East Queensland’s population is booming, while Victoria’s declines
Victorians continue to migrate out of the state, as Queensland welcomes nearly 44,000 new residents since March 2020.
Five key recommendations to promote economic recovery in Western Sydney
The Property Council of Australia has provided five key recommendations for Western Sydney's economic recovery when restrictions ease
Melbourne agents embrace Eview Group’s ‘Your Brand Your Business’ model
Anthony Alagona, Omar Morsi and Daniel Sacco are the latest agents to embrace the Eview Group's 'Your Brand…
Sarah Wotton joins DiJones Southern Highlands
DiJones Southern Highlands has welcomed sales agent Sarah Wotton to the team.
Property investors expect house prices to continue rising
The 2021 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey has revealed investors still believe it's a good time to invest.
Perth’s most affordable house prices compared to Melbourne and Sydney
Perth is known to be one of the most affordable cities in Australia to buy a house, but…
How low can we go? Records slashed again as lowest home loan rate drops to 1.59 per cent
How low can we go? Home loan rates have dropped to a record low of 1.59 per cent,…
Commonwealth Bank announced a strategic partnership with :Different
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has announced a strategic partnership with :Different, which aims to digitally streamline the…
How millennials’ digital habits and home ownership trends have impacted the Australian property market
Millennials are a digitally savvy generation, going online to shop, socialise and work. So it is little surprise…
Real estate industry leaders react to Victoria’s roadmap out of lockdown
Melbourne's real estate industry is set to see a lockdown-related milestone on October 26, as on-site outdoor auctions…
Singapore and Hong Kong buyers set to underpin Sydney’s prestige market
Buyers from Hong Kong and Singapore will help propel Sydney's residential and commercial markets into 2022, according to…
Knight Frank NSW appoints new Head of Assessment Management Services
Knight Frank has announced the appointment of their new Head of Assessment Management Services (AMS) in NSW, Jeremy…
New home sales remain strong in August
The HIA New Home Sales report shows a strength in new home sales during August, however sales remain…
Richardson & Wrench to donate a portion of spring sales to the Starlight Foundation
Richardson & Wrench has a long-term partnership with the Starlight Children's Foundation, with their Spring campaign delivering a…
LJ Hooker celebrates its 93rd anniversary by partnering with Lifeline
LJ Hooker has announced an official partnership with Lifeline, which is aimed at helping the charity’s crisis support…
Victoria’s roadmap: On-site auctions back in Melbourne from October 26
The auctioneer's hammer is expected to fall out the front of Melbourne properties again in late October, after…
Clearance rate improves across higher volumes
With one-on-one inspections now permitted in Melbourne, auction volumes have increased slightly this week while the combined capital…
Gateway approval for new Chatswood development
Heworth Holdings Group has received approval for a 25-storey residential and commercial development in Chatswood, Sydney.
Ewan Morton shares five key rent roll growth tips, including how to scale with technology
In RiTA by AiRE's recent webinar, Morton's Joint Managing Director, Ewan Morton, shared his five key rent roll…
More retirees have large mortgages but fewer are downsizing
Fewer retirees are looking to downsize this spring selling season, according to the REIA, with listings down 20-40…
Exploration Day celebrates community, and success
After a COVID-19 induced break last year, Explore Property hosted its annual Exploration Day Conference in Townsville earlier…
Ray White Queensland has celebrated its 2021 top performers
More than 1200 Ray White Queensland members celebrated the achievements of the top offices and individuals over 2020-21
Australia’s population growth rate is the slowest in more than 100 years
Australia's population only marginally grew in 2020, primarily due to the impact of international border closures on overseas…
Home inspection rules ease as Victoria hits 70 per cent vaccination milestone
Locked-down areas in metropolitan Melbourne and Ballarat will be able to resume real estate inspections by appointment from…
Plans lodged for Mermaid Beach to become a luxury hub
Rising star takes the reins at First National Real Estate Warwick
She is only 26 years old, but Tori DeMamiel has already advanced from real estate trainee to business…