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REIA welcomes new President Jacob Caine to lead property industry
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed a new President and Board for 2026, positioning the organization to navigate upcoming industry challenges and regulatory reforms.
Pacific Property Buyers secures $43 million rose bay development site off-market
Albert Sassoon leverages eastern suburbs relationships to secure amalgamated site
Strategic Thursday launch drives four offers for Wonga Park home in seven days
Barry Plant agent uses Thursday launch timing to generate four offers above marketing range
Bondi retail shop sells well after expressions of interest campaign
Multi-channel strategy delivers dream result for repeat vendor in competitive market
APRA moves to cap high DTI lending as investor borrowing rises
Regulator introduces a 20 per cent cap on high DTI loans as investor borrowing begins to rise.
New homes are now more affordable than ever across the US
New homes are becoming increasingly competitive with existing homes as builders offer significant incentives and more competitive pricing…
Collaborative turnaround secures Russell Lea family home
Targeted campaign combines local expertise for vendor-focused result
Strategic campaign delivers dozen offers in competitive Belmont North market
Raine & Horne agent secures contract exchange within week through targeted marketing approach
Queensland’s housing shortage keeps prices climbing
New quarterly data shows prices rising across Queensland as limited housing supply, strong investor activity and regional momentum…
Database marketing drives off-market studio sale in Bondi Junction
Century 21 agent secures studio sale without traditional marketing spend
Double win for BizCover in 2025 rising star awards
BizCover Sales Manager, Kate Bryant, (pictured), and Product Analyst, Pamela Minuto, have been presented with the Insurance Business…
Adrian William turns pink signboards into $31,729 for cancer support
Adrian William installs 61 pink signboards across October, donating $500 per campaign to Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
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…
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…