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Market confidence ensures strong start to 2021 for new home sales
New home sales have surged in Australia over the past 12 months, with the latest Housing Industry of Australia (HIA) New Home Sales report showing new home sales last month were 1.7 per cent higher than they were in February 2020.
Price is right to spearhead The Agency’s expansion into Queensland
The Agency is continuing its national expansion strategy, announcing experienced industry professional David Price has joined the team…
Don’t blame zoning for Australia’s soaring house prices
Among the many explanations put forward for soaring home prices, one we hear repeatedly is zoning — the…
Trigger happy: Rex announces integration with automated tech tool Zapier
Rex Software has integrated a new automation tool into its CRM that has helped US agents reduce their…
Sydney property values reach new record high
Sydney property prices have hit a new record high, with CoreLogic reporting today that values have recovered to…
NSW Court of Appeal restraint of trade case judgment offers lessons for employees and employers
The NSW Court of Appeal handed down its long-awaited judgment in the Agha v Devine Real Estate on…
Reserve Bank Governor issues warning on housing prices
In a speech in Sydney on Wednesday, Reserve Bank Governor Dr Philip Lowe has issued a warning about…
First National Queensland recognises 2020 high achievers at annual awards
First National Real Estate’s Queensland's best and brightest were recognised for their achievements over the weekend, with the…
The Agency South Perth welcomes Anil Singh to team
The Agency has welcomed one of Western Australia’s most accomplished salespeople to its South Perth team, with multi-award-winning…
Thinking outside the square renders new possibilities for BoxBrownie.com
Image marketing technology specialists BoxBrownie.com have launched an innovative cloud-based offering that can provide realistic CGI renders and…
Eview Group notches up 20,000 sales and announces expansion into property management
Eview Group's national expansion is continuing apace, and following a record-breaking January and February to kick off 2021,…
Three steps to become a source of real estate information – and win business
Right now, buyers and sellers in your local area are searching the interwebs for things like, “What to…
Explore Property expands presence in Queensland
Explore Property is continuing to expand its footprint in the Sunshine State, with the group now having a…
Professionals’ new Shell Coast office set for growth
The Professionals network is expanding into the waterside haven of Oak Flats in the NSW South Coast's southern…
Inner City Blues – What’s going on with rentals?
The rental market has been in a state of flux, with the inner-city Sydney and Melbourne unit markets…
Report finds fixing income equality key to addressing property ownership imbalance
A new report released by CoreLogic suggests addressing gender income equality could also help close the gender wealth…
Women to the front: Real estate industry leaders share their secrets of success
At Elite Agent and the Elevate podcast, we don’t need a reason to champion the best female leaders…
Kim Gregory takes the reins as new President of Property Council’s NSW division
The NSW Division of the Property Council has elected a new President, with Kim Gregory, Investa Property Group’s…
How to achieve $500K gross commission income in your first year
When it comes to real estate sales, individuals are often lured by the prospect and promise of being…
Barry Plant growing Ballarat and Bendigo offices
With the regional Victorian property market going gangbusters over the past year, Barry Plant Ballarat and Bendigo have…
You’d be mad to miss the rare opportunity to own Max’s Beach House
It’s one of the most renowned beach houses in the country and was also featured in one of…
Call for half of NSW social housing to be provided by not-for-profit providers
The Community Housing Industry Association NSW says 50 per cent of social housing investment should be delivered by…
The Agency launches China Desk service to capitalise on imminent demand
COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we conduct our lives and the public health response by our state…
Kelly Clarkson hopes price drop on Tennessee lake house will hit the right note with buyers
Kelly Clarkson has been based in Los Angeles since she took up hosting duties for her Emmy-winning daytime…
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…
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…