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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…
The five best locations to invest in Australia with houses under $650,000
Property investment adviser Grant Foley has revealed five Australian locations where you can purchase freestanding houses for under…
Recent homebuyers are more likely to rent out part of their property for additional income
New US-based research has found recent homeowners have been finding increasingly creative ways to generate income and offset…
How to sell an Australian investment property from Hong Kong
A seller in Hong Kong, an agent in Werribee, a buyer purchasing sight-unseen over the internet, and it…
Propic appoints David Choi as Chief Commercial Officer
Property intelligence start-up Propic has appointed David Choi as their new Chief Commercial Officer and Strategist with an…
Homegrown PropTech platform drives digital land sales
Oliver Hume has launched a new Proptech platform, allowing buyers to pay deposits online, without visiting a sales…
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.