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Authorised workers required to be vaccinated in Victoria
All "authorised workers" across Victoria will be required to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Friday 15 October in order to continue working.
PEXA names Scott Butterworth as new Chief Data and Analytics Officer
PEXA has accelerated their growth initiatives with the appointment of Scott Butterworth as the new Chief Data and…
4one4 Property Co starts its sustainability journey through carbon offsetting
4one4 Property Co are diving into their energy consumption and have chosen to use Wind Power, Conservation coast…
REIA claims the Government bolsters its coffers at housing affordability’s expense
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Adrian Kelly believes stamp duty has become the antiquated blight of…
Perth house prices rose 18 per cent in the last 12 months
oreLogic has announced a revision of its Perth home value index, confirming the Western Australian capital has seen…
New ActivePipe development takes real estate lead generation to the next level
As agents focus on the booming housing market, overlooked long term opportunities in their database slips through the…
Belle Property welcomes three new offices in Townsville and Sandringham
Belle Property has announced three new offices are set to open in Queensland and Victoria.
Elders Real Estate transaction volume climbs 45 per cent
Sydney sellers cash in with 97.6 per cent of housing resales selling for a profit in June
In Sydney over the June quarter, 97.6 per cent of houses sold for a nominal gain, the highest…
Real estate industry leaders weigh in on stamp duty reform
Industry leaders have provided official submissions on behalf of the real estate sector, discussing stamp duty changes and…
Property leads the way in the sprint towards Net Zero
The New South Wales Government is set to carry out cutting emissions in half by 2030, with the…
New names in Harcourts, Knight Frank and deVere Group leadership teams
Harcourts Western Australia, Knight Frank Australia and deVere Group have announced their new leadership appointments.
Brisbane agent Remy Durieux reflects on his first year with his independent agency
Brisbane agent Remy Durieux has reported seeing a 560 per cent increase in GCI over the past year.
This Californian estate has connections to Frank Sinatra, Beyonce and JFK
This Southern Californian home truly a piece of Hollywood history, with connections to everybody from The Rat Pack…
The Gold Coast economy is set to prosper with positive property outlook
The Gold Coast's population growth is underpinned by internal migration and more than 50 residential projects currently in…
Your Home energy saving initiative paves the way for sustainable real estate
REIA has welcomed the Morrison Government's new edition of the Your Home initiative, released on 28 September 2021.
School zones create a house price premium
New Domain research has found many school catchment zones continued to add a significant premium onto already spiking…
Media maven Stacey Leonie returns to real estate
They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. Stacey Leonie…
More than half of small businesses plan to bounce back after lockdown
A survey found 53 per cent of small to medium businesses (SMEs) in VIC and NSW feel confident…
Real estate is one of the top digital search trends in Australia
Real estate has become one of the most widely searched topics across Australia, according to newly released Nielsen…
Fleetwood secures $32 million quarantine centre contract
The Australian Government has selected the primary developer for the new 1000-bed quarantine centre, which is set to…
Harcourts Australia partners with Realhub to launch a new proptech offering
The Harcourts Australia network aims to assist agents and property managers with a new digital proposals and listings…
Tom Ferry: Four creative hacks to get more listings
YouTuber and real estate coach Tom Ferry has revealed his top four 'no-brainer' hacks to generate listings, which…
Michael Fenn is the youngest recipient of the Sir Leslie Hooker Award
Michael Fenn has won the prestigious Sir Leslie Hooker Award, making him the youngest winner at 42 years…
Property Council welcomes roadmap to recovery
The Property Council has announced its support of the NSW Government's roadmap to recovery, focusing on the 80…
18 – 29 year olds account for more than one-third of all first home buyers
Millennials and Generation-Z hold a significant proportion of the first home buyer market, despite rising property prices.
Local Property Team offers new business model that’s local by name and nature
With a career spanning more than 17 years, encompassing the gamut of real estate companies and positions, Local…
Highest auction clearance rate since March
A sharp drop in the number of withdrawn auctions in Melbourne and Canberra has resulted in the highest…
Property Council of Australia supports international students returning to NSW
The return of international students will significantly benefit inner-city residential and commercial vacancy rates across the country, according…
Matt Damon sold his Los Angeles mansion after reducing the cost by US$3 million
He might be one of Hollywood's most profitable actors, but even the biggest stars have to follow market…
REIA calls on government to address regional housing supply
The Real Estate Institute of Australia are putting the pressure on the Government to address the regional housing…