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India’s infrastructure investment boom reaches new heights
India is experiencing a significant surge in infrastructure investment across real estate, renewables, and roads sectors, with nearly ₹17.5 lakh crore expected to be deployed over the current fiscal year and the next.
NSW introduces landmark affordable housing reforms
The NSW government is implementing sweeping reforms to regulate affordable housing across the state, addressing significant loopholes in…
Property listings rise in May but remain below last year’s levels
New property listings across Australia increased 7.6 per cent in May compared to April, as the market rebounded…
Brand Evolution: The Vision To Lead – Global real estate giant redefines for the future
A global real estate powerhouse has made a bold statement in its updated branding and REMAX offices in…
Local buyers step up as global property markets reset
As global governments tighten tax rules and investment restrictions, a clear trend is emerging across international real estate:…
Apartments outperform houses as buyers shift priorities
New data shows apartment markets across Australia outpacing house price growth.
National mean dwelling price tops $1 Million for the first time
Australia’s residential property market has hit a new milestone, with the national mean dwelling price surpassing $1 million…
Pets in rentals: barking mad or purr-fectly reasonable?
EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater, believes pet-related damage, shouldn’t be a cause for concern if landlords have…
Rental relief as prices drop across Sydney suburbs
Sydney's rental crisis is showing signs of easing with more than a third of suburbs experiencing drops or…
Half of Australians want household batteries with solar systems
Australia is experiencing a battery boom with one in two Australians looking to install household batteries alongside rooftop…
US luxury real estate market cools despite rising values
The US luxury housing market is experiencing a slowdown as both buyers and sellers take a cautious approach…
9 essential skills every successful real estate agent needs
In an ever-evolving property market, success in real estate isn't just about selling homes, it’s about mastering a…
The great farmland plateau: why Australia’s agricultural land boom has stalled
Australia's farmland boom has stalled at $9,600 per hectare after pandemic-era prices doubled, with growth plummeting from 25%…
NAR scraps controversial ‘no-commingling’ rule
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the US has officially overturned its “no-commingling” policy—a move that’s gaining…
Energy efficiency features provide marketing opportunity for agents
A landmark study by PropTrack and CSIRO examining over one million property listings reveals a significant gap in…
The Shed that started it all – now standing proud in Adelaide
More than 120 years after Ray White opened his first auction business in a modest corrugated iron shed…
High profile agent Colin Craig returns to Ray White Lower North Shore Group
One of Mosman's most respected agents, Colin Craig, has rejoined Ray White Lower North Shore Group, marking a…
Refugee to award-winning real estate professional – Ali Reza’s incredible story
Ali Reza, winner of the National Office Administrator of the Year award at the recent Harcourts HX conference,…
Reuse over rebuild: why the property industry is rethinking what adds value
A powerful coalition of architects, developers, planners and academics is calling for a national rethink on the way…
Ray White announces two key promotions to drive strategy growth
Ray White has announced two significant leadership appointments that underscore the company's commitment to excellence in compliance and…
Harcourts Foundation partners with Backpack Bed for Homeless
The Harcourts Foundation has announced a new partnership with Backpack Bed for Homeless Inc to provide immediate relief…
Real estate trio launch Century 21 Connect in Adelaide’s east
Jarrah Holmes, Param Baidwan, and Daniel Carrabs have opened a new Century 21 office in Campbelltown, marking their…
Daniel McMahon to lead Colliers Residential Sydney West expansion
Colliers Residential has established a dedicated base in Parramatta as part of its strategic expansion into Sydney's Western…
The Agency WA accelerates growth with three strategic corporate appointments
The Agency WA is pleased to announce it has recently made three key leadership appointments as part of…
It now costs $2.52 million to buy a luxury home
The entry price for luxury homes in Australia has surged to $2.52 million, marking a dramatic 72 per…
Dubai’s digital property play: What Australia’s agents should know
Dubai has made headlines after its first tokenised real estate offering was fully funded within a single day…
Harcourts Connections expands with three new offices in Moreton Bay region
Harcourts Connections is thrilled to announce the opening of three new offices, further strengthening its commitment to serving…
Queensland property market defies expectations with five-year growth
Queensland’s property market has delivered another solid quarter of growth, adding to a five-year stretch that has reshaped…
Propic launches world-first conversational voice AI for real estate listings
View Media Group's Propic has unveiled groundbreaking new features in its AI-powered platform Claire, marking a significant leap…
New Zealand property market remains sluggish
Property values across New Zealand edged down slightly in May, with mixed results across the country.
Residential land prices hit record high amid supply shortages
Residential land prices have surged to a new record high as sales volumes plummet to their lowest level…
Builders keep Oz economy standing – but for how long?
Australia’s economic engine is losing steam, but it’s the nation’s builders who are keeping it upright—for now.
Experienced Ray White team expands its Northern Beaches presence
Ray White Northern Beaches has acquired Ray White Palm Beach, marking a significant strategic milestone and the group's…
Jenny Magill launches her own boutique brand ‘Magill Country Real Estate’ with @realty
Long-time real estate professional Jenny Magill, who has been part of the @realty network since 2019, has taken…
Carmen Briggs honoured as Harcourts Hall of Fame inductee at 2025 International Awards
Harcourts International is delighted to announce Carmen Briggs as the newest inductee into the prestigious Harcourts Hall of…