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The Perth suburbs topping the house price growth list in 2021

Twenty Perth suburbs have experienced median house sale price growth of 10 per cent or more so far this year.

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New home sales take an autumn dip

New home sales in April were more than 50 per cent lower than they were in March, according…

Avi Khan
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Ray White Marsden principal Avi Khan opens new office at Daisy Hill

The team at Ray White Marsden, south of Brisbane, have just officially opened the doors of their new…

Bryan Sun
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RE/MAX Metro launches in Sydney

RE/MAX Metro has opened its doors in the Sydney district of Barangaroo.

Auckland houses
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New Zealand house construction costs rise at fastest rate in two years

Housing construction costs in New Zealand surged by 1.3 per cent over the first quarter of 2021, according…

Sydney houses
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Australia’s hot housing market showing slight signs of cooling

Australia’s housing market may be showing signs of slowing down, with an increase in supply and a slight…

Melbourne
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Jellis Craig bolsters network with acquisition of 10 Greg Hocking offices

Victorian real estate network Jellis Craig has bolstered its network, announcing the addition of a further 10 offices…

Realtair
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PropTech platforms integrate to ensure agent success and mitigation of risk

Proptech platform Realtair has announced an integration with Before You Bid to assist agents in the early stages…

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Sydney’s vacancy rate rises, regional rates remain historically low

Residential rental vacancy rates have risen to 4.3 per cent in Sydney according to REINSW.

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Key industry groups respond to big-spending Federal Budget

As the dust settles on the 2021-22 Federal Budget, some of Australia's key industry groups have weighed in…

Geoff Lucas, James Navin and Matt Lahood
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James Navin joins The Agency Central Coast

The high level of market activity on the NSW Central Coast market is attracting significant talent to the…

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A Budget right for its time

There’s plenty for the property industry to like in the 2021 Federal Budget, not because of any specific…

Federal Budget 2021
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Federal Budget 2021-22 – Relevant points for real estate

The government has revealed a far more optimistic picture of Australia’s future in a Federal Budget that tackled…

Wayne Zekulich
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Openn Negotiation announces plans to list on ASX

Australian property technology company, Openn Negotiation has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, seeking…

Adelaide
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SA market update – 2021 March quarter

Adelaide's property market has climbed to a new record median price.

Federal Budget Infrastructure
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Property Council welcomes infrastructure commitment in Federal Budget

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Federal Government's strengthened infrastructure commitment and details of major new…

Yatala
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Online Yatala industrial market thriving in 2021

Yatala's industrial market is thriving in 2021, according to Ray White Commercial.

The Agency Central Coast
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The Agency breaks six suburb records on Central Coast in two months

NSW’s Central Coast property market has been booming since COVID history last year and The Agency’s local team…

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Property positivity hits one-year low despite rising house values

House values are continuing to climb throughout the country but fewer than half of Australians believe now is…

Family Home Guarantee
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Family Home Guarantee revealed as focus shifts to Federal Budget

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced additional measures to support Australians seeking to secure their own home.

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Second busiest auction week of the year

This week proved the second busiest auction week of the year, with 3033 properties taken to auction across…

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HIA welcomes new National President & Vice President

The Housing Industry Association has announced the appointment of a new National President and Vice President.

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Red hot markets to heat up cold winter predicts Raine & Horne

Raine & Horne expects a 90 per cent increase in property appraisals in April.

Laing+Simmons Kingsford co-principal Nicholas Efrossynis.
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Laing+Simmons Kingsford marks 35 years

Laing+Simmons Kingsford has celebrated 35 years as part of the network.

REA Group CEO Owen Wilson
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REA Group announces results for nine months to March 31

REA Group has announced its results for the nine ending March 2021, with revenue of $655.9 million and…

Sydney houses
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Australia’s residential real estate value has now surpassed $8 trillion

CoreLogic has announced its estimate of the total value of residential real estate in Australia has now reached…

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Top architectural prize awarded to Australia’s ‘Renaissance man’

The Australian Institute of Architects has this year awarded its Gold Medal to 'Renaissance man', Mr Donald (Don)…

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Workers return to the Sydney CBD as the ‘new normal’ takes shape

Office occupancy rates are improving in Sydney, according to the Property Council.

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Richmond AFL star Dustin Martin earning his stripes as a property investor

AFL superstar Dustin Martin’s post-football prospects appear to be as safe as houses, with the Richmond Tigers star…