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Dwelling approvals fall in three months to July but still higher than pre-COVID levels
Approvals to build new houses, apartments and residential dwelling has dropped by 13 per cent, according to the Housing Industry Association.
New children’s book helps kids cope with the stress of moving
Real estate platform Zillow has published an e-book to help young children understand and cope with the stress…
National home prices continue to rise but housing boom is slowly losing steam
Affordability constraints, rather than lockdowns, have slowed but not halted the rise in property values, according to the…
Is the home and business lending surge about to slow down?
Finance broker Savvy has analysed the latest ABS lending indicators to uncover whether the increase in new loan…
CobdenHayson Lane Cove welcomes local agents Debbie Jepson and Robyn Mannix
Boutique agency network CobdenHayson have welcomed Debbie Jepson and Robyn Mannix to their Lane Cove team.
Realtor has named Leslie Jordan as their new Chief Product Officer
US-based real estate platform Realtor.com has announced Leslie Jordan was appointed as their new Chief Product Officer (CPO).
The Agency celebrates their second consecutive win of REIWA’s top large office award
The Agency has further established their position as a leader in Western Australia, taking home the coveted prize…
CBA slashes interest rates in popular savings accounts
The Commonwealth Bank has announced another interest cut in savings accounts, which are set to benefit young people…
Growth despite lockdown: New offices open in NSW and Victoria
New South Wales and Victorian agencies have had their fair share of struggles courtesy of recent lockdown restrictions,…
Property inspections critical for the health of Victoria’s real estate sector
REIV has urged the Victorian Government to allow private one-on-one property inspections, as a part of lockdown measure…
Hollywood history: This Californian mansion was featured in The Godfather and The Bodyguard
It's one of California’s most historic and opulent mansions. Once a honeymoon love nest for Jack and Jackie Kennedy,…
Accomplished agent Tamara Charlton returns to Richardson & Wrench
Tamara Charlton hasn't allowed ongoing Sydney lockdown limitations to hold her back from taking an exciting next step…
Love Island twins team up with Ray White Cheltenham for The Block sale.
Former Love Island stars, Luke and Josh Packham, have joined forces with Ray White Cheltenham director, Kevin Chokshi,…
WA real estate’s best celebrated at 2021 reiwa.com Awards Ball
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has celebrated the state's top agents at the 2021 reiwa.com Awards…
Meet McGrath Brisbane’s top five performers
McGrath Estate Agents has assembled a team of elite performing agents in the competitive Brisbane property market,
Atlas by LJ Hooker announces two new partners
Atlas by LJ Hooker has announced two new partners who will further lead the development and growth of…
20-year analysis shows housing affordability continues to decline but rental affordability stable
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has crunched the numbers and found housing affordability has been on…
Openn Negotiation launches free private treaty solution
Online real estate sales platform, Openn Negotiation, has launched its private treaty solution – Openn Offers.
REIV labels Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme ‘lop-sided’
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has lashed out at the State Government, stating they have again ignored…
Melbourne withdrawals weigh heavily on auction clearance rate
Scheduled auction volumes might have increased this week, but with 64.3 per cent of all Melbourne auctions withdrawn,…
The Agency confirms record revenue
The Agency has confirmed a record financial year, announcing revenue increased 39.36 per cent in 2020/21 to $58.38…
The ACT real estate industry can bring new properties to the market as restrictions ease
As of midnight, ACT agents can arrange a building inspection, EER reports and photography and videography.
Regional housing affordability is deteriorating faster than capital cities
HIA has found the affordability of regional housing is deteriorating at a much faster rate than capital cities
A new app provides support to real estate professionals struggling with mental health
Domain have partnered with Rise to create a free mental health resource designed especially for real estate professionals,…
DiJones announces their expansion into Illawarra
DiJones has announced a new office in the Illawarra region, opening their doors in the sought-after Wollongong market.
The vexing issue of vaccination: How the real estate industry is tackling the issue
How should the real estate industry approach the issue of vaccination? We put the question to some of…
LJ Hooker office achieves $150 million of sales in first year of business
LJ Hooker Queanbeyan has achieved $150 million in sales within their first year of opening.
Record quarter for detached home construction in June
Detached house construction has surged in the June quarter, reaching the highest level on record.
New accreditation program helps Western Australians find the best agents
REIWA launched its Accreditation Program to help West Australians easily identify agents who are specialists in their field.
Rising home loan rates will cause more Australians to need financial assistance
Almost 150,000 Australian households would need financial assistance if home loan rates increased, according to new Finder research.
NSW will allow property inspections as lockdown restrictions ease
Some NSW lockdown restrictions will ease on Monday, including allowing house inspections, as Health Minister Brad Hazzard has…
REIV and Hutly now offer digital signature alternatives throughout Victoria
REIV and Hutly provided a non-contact alternative for signing official documents, releasing digital signatures on all VicForms documents
Agents back Homely’s expansion into Tasmania
Queensland stops all arrivals from New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT
Overwhelmed by new residents relocating from NSW Victoria and the ACT, Queensland has slammed borders completely shut.