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The risks of sub-letting: how to protect your landlords (and their cover)
As Australia's rental market tightens to historic lows, tenants increasingly turn to subletting to offset rising costs, creating potential insurance headaches for landlords. While legal with consent, these arrangements can leave property owners exposed when damage occurs or rent goes unpaid.
Spring momentum pushes Australian home prices to new record highs
Australia’s housing market shows no sign of slowing, with national home prices climbing for a tenth consecutive month…
Property investors reach record share of mortgage market
Property investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage market since records began, signalling a significant shift…
Automatic FIRB approvals set to boost property investment
The Australian government is considering automatic Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approvals for established global investors with proven…
Local favourite Chevonne Rees, to lead Ray White Palmwoods
Chevonne Rees, one of the Sunshine Coast hinterland's most respected real estate professionals, has opened her own Ray…
Eastern Suburbs agent uses renders to unlock $4.45 million for unrenovated house
Eastern Suburbs agent secures $4.45 million for unrenovated seven-bedroom house
Buyer knowledge drives $8.1m Strathfield sale $100k above expectations
Belle property team delivers premium result through targeted buyer strategy
Peter Camphin to lead fresh chapter for REIQ as new Chair
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has entered a new era with a significant leadership change as…
FOUNDIT welcomes Melanie Bosward As Partner, Buyers Agent, strengthening its expert network across NSW
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Melanie Bosward as its newest Founding Partner, Buyers Agent – expanding the…
Jenny Co joins Savills as Associate Director
Savills Australia and New Zealand has strengthened its Office Leasing team with the appointment of Jenny Co as…
Stockdale & Leggo’s unveils new brand reflecting people, not just property
Stockdale & Leggo has unveiled its new brand identity, signalling a new era of real estate and property…
Steven Barkho joins The Rubinstein Group
The Rubinstein Group continues to attract some of Sydney’s most dynamic real estate professionals, welcoming Steven Barkho to…
Ailo launches The PM Puzzle: a simple game with a serious message
A five-minute daily game giving Australian property managers a chance to win MECCA vouchers while sparking a larger…
Local family business joins Ray White after 20 years
After two decades of independent operation in Barham, New South Wales real estate gun Lauren Polkinghorne has joined…
Melbourne and Harcourts co-sign as partners
Harcourts, Australia’s fastest-growing real estate brand, has banged the gavel as the Official Real Estate Partner of the…
Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five years faces growing pressure from rising…
Farmland values pause after 12-year growth streak
After more than a decade of near-constant growth, the Australian farmland market is finally showing signs of slowing,…
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early…
Evolution of REA Group’s market intelligence offering set to deliver unparalleled data-led insights
The release of new residential benchmarking data expands REA’s market intelligence product suite to support agency growth and…
Targeted campaign delivers six offers and fast sale in Belmont North
Lake Macquarie agent secures six offers and premium result through targeted first-home buyer and investor campaign
Scarcity strategy drives 15-bid auction in blue-ribbon Earlwood street
Blue-ribbon street attracts five bidders and 15 bids in 26 days
Domain sees record audience growth after ownership change
Domain has recorded a spike in audience share across its platforms just four weeks after transitioning to a…
Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and…
Green spaces boost property values by up to 17 per cent
Properties featuring greenery are commanding significant price premiums and attracting more buyer interest across Australia, according to new…
Ghosts prefer prime real estate
New research has uncovered that ghosts and spirits in New Zealand appear to favour high-value properties and communal…
Top North Shore agent Daniel Blagg steps up as DiJones Partner Licensee for Lindfield
Top-performing North Shore agent Daniel Blagg has become a Partner Licensee and Business Owner with DiJones Lindfield, marking…
FloorScape is redefining what property data means in an AI-driven world
At just 26, Michael Cardillo has transformed FloorScape from Australia's benchmark for premium real estate floor plans into…
The new shape of BresicWhitney Inner West
BresicWhitney has unveiled the architectural renovation and expansion of its long-established Inner West office, reflecting the group’s enduring…
Harcourts Solutions & The Harcourts Foundation support Orange Sky Laundry
Harcourts Solutions and the Harcourts Foundation have announced their second annual donation drive in support of Orange Sky…
Douglas Elliman launches global expansion with new offices in France and Monaco
Douglas Elliman has taken its first formal step into the global market, establishing offices across France and Monaco…
Harcourts NSW appoints Toni Atkinson as Property Operations Manager
Harcourts NSW has announced the appointment of Toni Atkinson as Property Operations Manager, bringing her extensive experience in property management…
Victoria announces biggest planning overhaul in decades to fast-track housing
Victoria’s property and development sector is bracing for major change, with the Allan Labor Government unveiling sweeping planning…
Kochie warns RBA could “go nuclear” on interest rates if inflation climbs
With buyers watching every rate move and vendors weighing their next steps, agents will be paying close attention…
Double the impact to tackle homelessness
Bunnings to support A Home for All Foundation and A Night Without Home campaign with matched donations this…
Buyersagents.com.au launches to connect Australians with trusted, verified buyers’ agents and introduce independent quarterly awards for agent excellence
New platform buyersagents.com.au connects Australian property buyers with verified agents through data-driven profiles and quarterly excellence awards, bringing…