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RBA maintains flexible approach with continued cash rate hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided it will keep the nation's official cash rate on hold at 0.1 per cent.
More than half of experts say lockdowns will slow property price growth
Strict lockdowns are one of the few things that can slow down Australia’s recent surging property price growth,…
Former prosecutor joins The Agency’s Queensland team
The Agency has welcomed leading agent and former prosecutor Joseph Leong to their growing Queensland team.
New Century 21 office opens in Caroline Springs
Century 21 Paramount Realtors has opened a second office in Caroline Springs, located in the western suburbs of…
Multi-level cliff home wins highest Australian housing award
A New South Wales home set on a cliff and built by Mallinger Constructions has been recognised as…
Cbus Property’s penthouse collection sells for $66 million
Cbus Property's 111 Castlereagh Penthouse collection has sold to three separate buyers prior to their official release to…
Coastal apartments in hot demand in NSW
Sydney’s extended lockdown has boosted buyer enthusiasm across regional New South Wales, with enquiries increasing for apartments in…
New Zealand’s market slowdown is gradually unfolding
WA real estate agents raise $1 million to combat homelessness
WA real estate agents have partnered with the Salvation Army's Community REInvest program to assist people experiencing homelessness.
Alicia Keys sells Phoenix holiday home for $3.1 million
Fifteen-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys has sold her modern Camelback Mountain holiday home in Phoenix.
McGrath appoints Marguerite Foxall to spearhead Victorian expansion
McGrath Estate Agents has appointed experienced agent Marguerite Foxall to the position of State Manager for Victoria, as…
Australia’s growth cycle tapers as housing becomes less affordable
Australian housing values increased a further 1.6 per cent in July, according to CoreLogic.
Luxury specialist Alex Pitsis is the new director of Ray White Sutherland Shire
Ray White has welcomed Alex Pitsis to the Sutherland Shire team as he takes on his new role…
Perth buyers soak up listings despite wet conditions in July
Perth's wet weather hasn't dampened buyers' interest, according to REIWA.
Rex Software celebrates 10 years servicing the real estate sector
Rex Software looks back at 10 years servicing the real estate sector and the major milestones they've enjoyed…
The ATO warns property investors to be aware of common tax return traps
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded property investors to look out for common tax return mistakes that…
Sydney lockdowns could cause another Australian recession
68 per cent of Finder's surveyed experts believe Sydney's extended lockdown could be a catalyst for another recession…
PropertyMe celebrates reaching 4500 subscribers and 1.3 million properties
lian property management software company PropertyMe has surpassed their milestone of 4500 agency subscribers and is now used…
Auction volumes steady, clearance rate rises
This week’s preliminary clearance rate has edged higher and volumes remain on par with previous weeks, despite the…
Economy set to contract in September but house prices will still increase: Westpac
Westpac's forecasts are based on the Sydney Lockdown extending to end September; leading to a contraction of 7.8…
Coveted development site in Tweed Heads listed
REA Group partners with Realtair to support agent development
Mother and daughter team join The Agency
Mother and daughter duo, Cathy and Madi Roche, have been business partners for 10 years this month.
Belle Property merges with WA-based agency Acton
Darren Cole launches Cole + Yarrow with co-founder Craig Yarrow
Darren Cole has launched Cole + Yarrow with co-founder Craig Yarrow
Former weatherman Mike Larkan’s new career path as an auctioneer
Former Network 10 weatherman Mike Larkan is forecasted to thrive in his new career as an auctioneer, after…
Sydney and Melbourne are the only capital cities with declining rental markets
REIA president Adrian Kelly said Sydney and Melbourne saw rents fall slightly, while other capital cities saw rents…
The Agency on track for record financial year results
The Agency’s planned growth trajectory continues, with the group’s results for the June quarter indicating the company is…
Property Council welcomes NSW construction restart
Gap between median house and unit prices breaking records
The price premium of houses over units has continued to emerge since March last year, as stage two…