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Independent Property Group announces new General Manager and shifts focus solely to Canberra market
Canberra’s longest-running real estate agency, Independent Property Group (IPG), has announced major changes to its operation in an effort to position itself for further growth in what is one of Australia’s hottest property markets.
Karmen Costigan joins Harcourts Australia as Head of Property Management
One of the nation’s largest real estate franchise networks, Harcourts Group Australia, has appointed seasoned industry professional Karmen…
Property Council survey reveals slowdown in rate of workers returning to offices
Australia’s central business districts are taking a long while to recover from the effects of COVID-19 social restrictions,…
Eagle Software launches new Interactive Owner Portal
Eagle Software has announced a new release, with its reporting being given a complete redesign thanks to the…
Double Bay and Bondi Beach office reigns at Raine & Horne NSW State Awards
Raine & Horne held its annual NSW State Awards on Friday night, with the network’s Double Bay/Bondi Beach…
Perth listings at 10-year low after dipping below 8000 in February
Listings for home sales in Perth dropped to a 10-year low in February, with fewer than 8,000 properties…
Reserve Bank leaves official interest rates at historic low
As widely expected, the Reserve Bank left official interest rates unchanged at the historic low of 0.1 per…
Price growth in capital cities outstripping regions according to REA Insights Home Price Index data
Capital city price growth outpaced regional growth for the second time in 12 months in February, data from…
Fresh start for Barry Plant Berwick as seasoned hands take over thriving business
Barry Plant Real Estate's Berwick office is primed for a historic change, with Matt Ketteringham and Dan O’Loughlin,…
Five employees for the price of one
Innovate Property Group isn't Mark Spinelli's first tilt at starting a business, but lessons from the past about…
Australian home values rise at fastest rate in 17 years
CoreLogic’s national home value index for February showed prices rose across each of the capital city and rest-of-state…
The Agency announces half-year profit and record earnings
The Agency has released its half-year financial results, chalking up a maiden profit and record earnings for the…
ListSure and Campaign Flow form partnership to ‘reshape the market’
Pay on success innovator ListSure has joined forces with pay later provider Campaign Flow to form a partnership…
‘Like throwing petrol on a bonfire’: Industry Super boss slams plan to use retirement savings for home deposits
Industry Super Australia has thrown cold water on the concept of allowing prospective homebuyers to access their superannuation…
Dave Neilson lands Eagle as RE/MAX honours 2020’s best
It was a full house at Brisbane’s City Hall on Thursday, February 25 for RE/MAX’s annual awards night,…
DiJONES extends footprint with three new offices on Central Coast
DiJONES has expanded its reach after opening three new NSW Central Coast offices in Terrigal, Avoca, and Erina.
Call for fast-tracked infrastructure investment
Infrastructure Australia has released its 2021 Priority List, which the nation’s property industry has labelled a “wake-up call”…
CoreLogic research reveals almost 9 per cent of Victorian properties at high risk of climate hazard
As part of its strategic partnership with global reinsurer Munich Re, CoreLogic International has analysed Victoria's residential property…
ANZ innovation division launches digital offer solution Propps
A new white-labelled digital offer management solution for the real estate industry was released yesterday, allowing agents to…
Time of the essence as Rex announces new purpose-built calendar
The team from Rex Software has announced the second headline act for Rexfest, its free, two-month-long learning festival,…
Suzi Cowperthwaite returns to First National for new role
First National Real Estate’s former Online Services Manager Suzi Cowperthwaite has returned to the group in the newly…
Cooley Auctions heads for warmer climes with expansion into Queensland
Cooley Auctions have headed over the border to Coolangatta and beyond, with leading auctioneer David Holmes to represent…
Proply and ListReady partnership offers ‘list now, pay later’ solution
Leading digital proposal software group Proply and real estate credit provider ListReady have teamed up to provide agents…
The real cost of cheap vs affordable CRMs
Bargain hunters. You know the type. The ones who go with the discount agent who’s more than willing…
Survey reveals pandemic has proven prosperous for proptech sector
A new study from the Property Council and Yardi Systems has found data analytics, business process automation and…
REIWA calls on parties to prioritise rental shortages
With Western Australia’s state poll less than a month away, the REIWA is trying to put the state’s…
Positive conditions forecast to continue according to REA Insights Property Outlook Report
REA Group's newly released Insights Property Outlook Report is tipping positive conditions to remain throughout 2021, with a…
Johnny Depp’s French village estate could be yours… but you’ll need deep pockets
It appears Johnny Depp is readying to relist his opulent French village estate, with Top Ten Real Estate…
Top independent agents named at 15th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards
The region's top performing agencies and individuals came together last night competing for top honours at the 15th…
Bay of plenty of interest with Central Coast’s 2261 postcode booming in 2021
Killarney Vale on the NSW Central Coast is attracting hordes of Sydney buyers every weekend to open for…
Spike in demand leads to rise in construction costs according to CoreLogic figures
The cost of construction in Australia rose by 1 per cent over the December quarter, according to newly…
Pinnacle of change as Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency launches new hybrid model
A Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency has launched a hybrid real estate model it says will recalibrate the local…
McGrath back in the black with $9.1m turnaround
McGrath Real Estate Group is back in the black after announcing a $9.1 million turnaround in its Net…