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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.

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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,…

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Former prosecutor joins The Agency’s Queensland team

The Agency has welcomed leading agent and former prosecutor Joseph Leong to their growing Queensland team.

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Franchise News

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Celebrity Homes

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.

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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…

Growth cycle tapering as housing becomes less affordable
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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.

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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…

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Perth buyers soak up listings despite wet conditions in July

Perth's wet weather hasn't dampened buyers' interest, according to REIWA.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Canberra auctions
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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…

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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…

Mother and daughter duo Cathy and Madi Roche
Franchise News

Mother and daughter team join The Agency

Mother and daughter duo, Cathy and Madi Roche, have been business partners for 10 years this month.

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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
People Moves

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 rental markets
Industry News

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…

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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…

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Industry News

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…