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Virtual inspections see Brisbane market momentum continue
Brisbane’s lockdown did not stop house-hunters keen to inspect property last weekend with many switching to a virtual platform.
Hemsworth brothers’ Malibu mansion sells for US$4.9 million
A Malibu home that was owned jointly by Luke, Liam and Chris Hemsworth just sold for $4.9 million. The brothers purchased the…
Franchises announce team changes to cater to hot Gold Coast market
Ray White Runaway Bay group have opened a fourth office and Raine & Horne Broadbeach have announced new…
How would you market this ’60s party mansion?
From Paris with love: This home boasts it's own replica of the Eiffel Tower
Amazon sets out to create affordable communities
Amazon say the New Housing Equity Fund will preserve and create equitable housing through below-market loans and grants…
Lifestyle demand sees rental prices surge
A surge in Aussies moving to lifestyle destinations is causing a hike in rents, with it now costing…
Listings and appraisals: The alpha and the omega
What comes first, the chicken or the egg? Manos Findikakis uses the age old question in order to…
Housing market ready to be put to test in 2021
Australia's housing market recorded respectable growth over 2020 and with limited stock and strong demand, plus the possibility…
Gold Coast development shows no signs of slowing
Right now, it appears everyone has an iron in the fire. In a what's what of Gold Coast…
Smashed avo to porridge at home: Young Australians are saving for home ownership
According to Mortgage Choice research, while property affordability remains a significant concern, the COVID-19 crisis has caused a…
Fresh faces open Ray White Indooroopilly
Kirrilli Cobley and Jessica King are set to bring new energy to the Indooroopilly market with the launch…
Record numbers of Aussies say now is a good time to buy
Optimistic home buying sentiment has reached a pre-pandemic high in Australia according to new research by Finder.
Detached building approvals go from strength to strength
While HomeBuilder was the catalyst for improving consumer confidence in the housing market, the strength of detached building…
5 New Year’s resolutions to supercharge your rent roll in 2021
The start of a new year is the perfect time to reexamine your rent roll growth strategy. Tiffany…
Domain announces partnership with Fintech to provide VPA for sellers
Enterprise payments fintech, Limepay, has been selected by Domain Group to jointly deliver a bespoke buy now play later…
Agents set course for the Hills district
Co-Directors Ismail Ates and Marvin Dayupay have announced the opening of a new office in the Hill's district…
The hits and misses for commercial property in 2021
COVID-19 changed the way we do commercial property, potentially forever says to Steve Palise, commercial property expert and…
Brisbane inner-city specialist announces solo venture
"I've never felt so happy with where I'm at. I'm just so excited to do business again. Even…
Momentum in Australia’s property market continues to build: CoreLogic
Australian home values finished the year 3 per cent higher than last year.
Hayley Baxter: The traits of top property management teams
Hayley Baxter recently interviewed a panel of successful property management professionals about how they’re managing their teams amid…
Elders donates $3000 in grants to local charities
Two Elders Real Estate agencies have been successful in obtaining Advantage Community Grants from realestate.com.au.
Forbes launches prestige property portal
They are famous for publishing lists of the world’s richest people, now Forbes have launched their own prestige…
Video of the Week – ‘Home Alone?’
Collings Real Estate have jumped on the festive bandwagon, releasing a new video that's equal parts home tour…
From ‘Zoom Rooms’ to Chef kitchens: 7 top home trends for 2021 from US portal Zillow
2021 home trends are driven by COVID-era design and home features that will continue to grow in popularity…
America’s most expensive home is going to auction
With a list price large enough to make a billionaire’s eyes water, Villa Firenze will be going to…
Auction results indicate a race to the 2020 finish line
The final weekend of property auctions for 2020 proved there is still impetus and interest in the market,…
Best of the Best Report shows 2020’s biggest property market winners
CoreLogic’s Best of the Best 2020 Report reveals Australia’s $7.2 trillion residential real estate market proved remarkably resilient.
A California mansion so nice, Wayne Gretzky bought it twice
Hockey’s greatest superstar, Wayne Gretzky, has listed his Thousand Oaks home for $22.9 million. Wayne and his wife, Janet, worked with…
Virtual real estate brokerage eXp celebrates growth milestone
eXp's 40,000 agent milestone represents 60 per cent year-over-year growth.
REIA welcomes State of the Nation’s Housing Report
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has released its first flagship report producing five-year projections for…
US platform Realtor.com acquires platform to help DIY landlords
Move Inc has announced the acquisition of Chicago-based Avail - a platform that improves the renting experience for…
Cops called after ‘too busy’ home open
Have you ever had home opens so busy, the neighbours suspect foul play and call the cops?
RE/MAX announces new office in regional Victoria
The global reach of RE/MAX has made its way to regional Victoria, with the launch RE/MAX Genesis this…