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Uri Ross: From local roots to real estate success in Nimbin
Uri Ross has leveraged his deep local connections and straightforward approach to build a thriving real estate business in the Northern Rivers region.
Inflation rises to 3.8% as housing costs and electricity drive monthly CPI higher
Australia’s new Monthly CPI shows inflation lifting to 3.8 per cent in October, with housing costs, rising electricity…
LookingToSell: The Industry Tool Delivering High Intent Seller Leads for Agents
As Australia enters its next property cycle, LookingToSell (LTS) is reshaping how homeowners prepare for a move and…
CBD office markets edge toward a 2026 rebound as supply tightens
Improving vacancy figures, limited supply and renewed institutional interest point to stronger conditions for prime CBD office assets…
NZ property resale gains fall to weakest level since 2013 as short hold periods drag outcomes
Latest Cotality NZ data shows resale gains easing as long hold periods and firm buyer expectations shape outcomes…
iD4me partners with REIP to deliver real-time property intelligence to agents
Data intelligence platform iD4me has announced a new partnership with Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP), a move that…
Income-generating homes set to drive property values higher
Homes equipped with energy-generating technology could soon deliver financial returns to owners, potentially driving property values higher as…
Property Council welcomes boost to social and affordable housing
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the third round of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), which…
More than half of US homes losing value despite long-term equity gains
More than half of American homes have lost value over the past year, reaching the highest level of…
Harcourts Premium Group celebrates grand opening in Adelaide’s most prestigious suburbs
Harcourts Premium Group has officially opened its doors, marking a significant new chapter for luxury real estate in…
Housing affordability hits record lows across Australia
Australia's housing affordability has reached unprecedented lows, with three of four key national indicators hitting record highs in…
Database strategy drives seven offers on Lake Macquarie family home
Four-bedroom house in Jewells attracts seven offers after comprehensive campaign
US home turnover drops to 30-year low
New data shows Americans are moving far less than they have in decades, with weak hiring, job uncertainty…
NSW strata laws receive final overhaul to benefit 1.2 million residents
The NSW Minns Labor Government has introduced its fourth and final strata reform bill to Parliament, completing an…
A record 13 million Australians turn to realestate.com.au
New data confirms more than 13 million Australians visited realestate.com.au in October, delivering record engagement across the platform.
Elite Agent Launches ‘Ailsa’: The AI Journalist Transforming Sales Results Into Authority Assets
New tool addresses the industry's long-standing content resource gap while building the verified citations required for the next…
‘It just stinks of imbalance’: Andy Reid says proposed Victorian reserve-price laws miss the mark
Auctioneer Andy Reid says the planned requirement for agents to publish reserve prices a week before auction shifts…
Thanksgiving hosting influences home buying decisions
More than half of Americans consider Thanksgiving hosting capabilities when searching for a new home, with younger generations…
Temporary migrants face severe housing challenges
Temporary visa holders are experiencing significant housing stress with little government support, despite making up more than 10…
Nicholas Loftus to lead Coronis Aspley
Top-performing agent Nicholas Loftus has joined the Coronis Group and will be opening his own agency, Coronis Aspley.
Ned Walter joins Knight Frank’s Investment Sales team in Adelaide
Knight Frank has appointed Ned Walter as Sales and Leasing Executive in its Adelaide office, bolstering the Investment…
Alison Rogers launches Century 21 Stellar Group in Hobart
Century 21 Australia has expanded its Tasmanian footprint with the opening of Century 21 Stellar Group in Hobart,…
Emma Craig acquires Professionals Edge Hill
At just 28, Emma Craig has become Professionals' youngest female principal after acquiring the well-established North Queensland agency…
Ellis Schofield: Market knowledge drives success in Frankston
Ellis Schofield's obsession with market data and negotiation skills has helped him build a thriving real estate business…
Home prices to hit new highs in 2026 as first-home buyer demand intensifies: Domain
Prices expected to climb again in 2026 with first-home buyers driving much of the early momentum.
WA named nation’s strongest home building market after decade-long climb
WA climbs to the top of the HIA Housing Scorecard for the first time in a decade, supported…
European property market gains momentum as interest rates fall
Europe's housing market is experiencing renewed momentum in 2025, with falling interest rates and persistent supply shortages driving…
Killarney Vale agent turns challenging sale into dual-title win
Raine & Horne agent builds vendor confidence into second sale on dual-title block
First National Foundation selects Rizeup Australia as its principal charity partner
First National Real Estate has confirmed that the First National Foundation has made RizeUp Australia its official national…
Domain surges ahead as Australians embrace a fresh alternative in property search
Domain platforms achieve record 55.1 million visits in October 2025, outpacing competitors with 46% year-on-year growth as CoStar…
Student housing pipeline expands as federal policy links visas to new beds
Fresh figures reveal strong growth in student accommodation, with delivery uneven across states.
How six partnerships with the Harcourts Foundation are bringing hope to Christmas
This December, something special is happening inside Harcourts offices.
Andrew Cramer appointed as REA Group CFO
Andrew Cramer will take over as Chief Financial Officer at REA Group as current CFO Janelle Hopkins retires…
Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management
Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray…
Database strategy delivers $2.82m Chifley duplex sale in 11 days
Agent repositions neighbouring suburb buyers to secure result at 45 Mawson Parade