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Award winning Hunter agency expands again following new acqusition
One of the Hunter Valley’s largest real estate groups has expanded once more, completing the full acquisition of neighbouring agency Century 21 Aaron Walter.
US housing affordability expected to return to normal by 2030
US housing affordability could return to normal levels by 2030 if home price growth stabilises and mortgage rates…
Harcourts expands to Midland with new office opening
Harcourts WA has proudly announced its expansion into the Midland and Districts market with the official opening of Harcourts…
How to turn social media followers into real-life landlord clients
You're showing up on social media, posting regularly, maybe even getting a few likes, but are those likes…
CBD retail recovery sweeps Australia but Sydney is lagging
Most of Australia's CBD retail markets are showing strong signs of recovery with vacancy rates dropping significantly over…
Regional Australia continues to attract city dwellers despite national slowdown
Regional Australia remains a magnet for city dwellers, with 26 per cent more people moving to regional areas…
Cybersecurity for real estate agents: Threats, tips & insurance
Real estate agencies have become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking sensitive client data, from financial details to personal…
Weak dirham attracts British property investors to Dubai
The falling value of the UAE dirham is creating new opportunities for British property investors looking to purchase…
Average home loan projected to top $1.1m as lending recovery drags to 2036
Australia’s mortgage market faces a long road back to its Covid-era highs, with new analysis warning it may…
Sydney Metro suburbs carry a hefty premium, but price growth trails wider market
Homes near Sydney’s Metro stations command some of the city’s steepest prices, but new data shows value growth…
Top executive Melina Cruickshank resigns from REA Group
REA Group Chief Product and Audience Officer, Melina Cruickshank, has resigned from the company.
Brad Pitt buys $12 million Hollywood Hills mansion
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has purchased a US$12 million ($AUD18 million) Spanish-style mansion in the prestigious Outpost Estates…
New Zealand lifts foreign buyer ban on $5m luxury homes
New Zealand will allow wealthy foreign investors to buy or build luxury homes worth NZ$5 million (A$4.3 million)…
Matt Micallef builds Gold Coast network with bold expansion
Ray White rising star and top-performing principal Matt Micallef has expanded his Gold Coast presence in a bold…
Harcourts Victoria welcomes Harcourts Greater Melton
Harcourts Victoria is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Harcourts Greater Melton, bringing the signature Harcourts charm and…
Sid Arora joins RWC Queensland
RWC Queensland has announced the appointment of experienced commercial property professional Sid Arora, who joins the Brisbane CBD…
Dan Dixon to lead Knight Frank Asia-Pacific capital markets
Knight Frank has appointed Dan Dixon as Head of Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific, as the firm expands its expertise…
Highland opens flagship headquarters at landmark Parc Development in Cronulla
Leading integrated real estate agency Highland has officially opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art headquarters within the…
Industrial specialists team up for Western Sydney expansion
LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown has rebranded to Parkside Commercial South Western Sydney in a strategic partnership with Parkside…
Richard Trumbull joins Knight Frank in new tenant representation role
Knight Frank has appointed Richard Trumbull as Partner, Tenant Representation - Industrial, in a newly created position focused…
Network’s top property management professionals come together at REMAX Platinum Plus forum
A distinguished cohort of REMAX Australia's leading property management professionals gathered in Brisbane for the second annual Platinum…
National property listings rise, but old stock points to unrealistic pricing
Fresh listings climb ahead of spring, but mispriced homes risk being left behind.
Affordable housing outpaces market as first home buyer incentives fuel demand
Australia's most affordable properties are experiencing stronger price growth than typical homes, driven by government incentives and intense…
How the receptionist made more money than the $1M agent last year
Michael Choi, founder of Area Specialist, presents a hypothetical scenario where a receptionist working standard hours out-earns a…
Property investors exit amid rising costs, tax pressures
Australia’s rental market is under renewed pressure as fresh figures show property investors leaving in increasing numbers, stripping…
A new era in Gladstone real estate
Two of Gladstone’s most respected and high-performing real estate agencies, Ray White Gladstone and LOCATIONS estate agents, have…
Belle Property and Hockingstuart’s top performers celebrated at National Awards Night
Belle Property and Hockingstuart has honoured their highest achievers at the 2025 National Awards Nights, with more than…
Canada’s condo market stumbles as retirees rethink strategy
Canada’s once-booming condo market is facing growing scrutiny as a viable retirement asset, with high inventory, falling rental…
NSW councils offered $200m to speed up housing approvals
Councils that speed up housing approvals will be rewarded with a share of $200m for local projects.
Melbourne dominates PropTrack CommBank First Home Buyer Report 2025 hotspots
First-home buyer activity is rising even as affordability hits a three-decade low, with Melbourne emerging as the nation’s…
Gold Coast overstretched: study finds city 14% beyond ‘ideal size’
The Gold Coast’s booming property market is colliding with population pressures, with a new study finding the city…
Digital land records poised to unlock huge foreign investment in India
India’s push to fully digitise land records by December is set to streamline acquisitions, reduce disputes and attract…
B-52s’ Kate Pierson lists quirky Woodstock cabin for sale
B-52s frontwoman Kate Pierson is parting ways with her quirky Woodstock hideaway, listing the three-bedroom cabin for $750,000…
Harcourts Property Centre expands Bayside presence with new Birkdale office
Harcourts Property Centre has announced the opening of its newest office in Birkdale, marking another significant step in…
Why agents with 50+ sales dominate their markets, and how geography makes the difference
High-volume real estate agents who focus on tight geographic areas consistently outperform their scattered counterparts, new data reveals.…