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Mortgage refinancing hits record high in NZ
Refinancing activity hit record highs in June, with more than 3,500 mortgage holders switching banks and nearly $2.5 billion in lending reshuffled, according to new analysis from Cotality NZ.
1 in 4 Aussie households plan to invest in property – despite broader caution
New research from Agile Market Intelligence’s Consumer Pulse survey reveals that property remains the top investment choice for…
Real estate agent turnover remains high despite national decline in job mobility
Real estate agents are still changing jobs at one of the highest rates in the country, according to…
Belle Property Expands Regionally with New Office Opening in Wagga Wagga
Belle Property, one of Australia’s most respected real estate brands, is proud to announce the opening of its…
Q2 property maintenance trends are in – Tapi’s latest index reveals what’s changed
Tapi's latest Property Maintenance Index offers property managers nationwide cost benchmarks and seasonal insights, from plumbing repairs averaging…
NFL linebacker Shaq Thompson lists custom Charlotte home for $10.7 million
Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson has put his custom-built Charlotte home on the market for US$10.7 million…
Ray White On Point Realty Group launches in Omaha, Matakana and Point Wells
Ray White New Zealand is proud to welcome Ray White On Point Realty Group to its ever-growing network,…
Jellis Craig expands footprint across Whitehorse with strategic office acquisition
Hugh Francis has officially joined Jellis Craig Whitehorse as Director & Auctioneer, bringing 14 years of experience and…
US home sales slump as prices reach record highs
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels since September last…
WA maintains economic dominance for fourth straight quarter
Western Australia has retained its position as Australia's top-performing economy for the fourth consecutive quarter.
Industry calls for tax cuts on housing
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to put housing at the centre of…
A decade of ambition, growth, and opportunity: Michael Kirk becomes Shareholder in BresicWhitney
After ten years of standout performance and leadership at BresicWhitney, sales agent Michael Kirk has been appointed Shareholder
Refurb boom in London as eco demand outpaces supply
Financial firms drive uptake of sustainable office upgrades amid scarcity of premium space
Ray White’s auction stars for 2024-25
Ray White celebrates its auction excellence with 110 members named to the prestigious Tony Fountain recognition program, honoring…
Historic Bette Davis estate property hits market for US$15 million
A luxurious oceanfront estate built on the former property of Hollywood legend Bette Davis has been listed for…
NSW housing pipeline expands with 10,800 new homes
The New South Wales government has declared 30 additional major housing projects as State Significant Development (SSD), potentially…
Tying the knot versus cutting ties: marriage and divorce trends hint at property market movements
Latest ABS data shows a rise in marriages and a dip in divorces, pointing to shifts in housing…
Aussie unveils exciting partnership with One Agency
Aussie has announced an exciting partnership under its new ‘Aussie for Agents’ platform - unveiling a collaboration with…
Unlocking Growth: How Agents Are Winning in Today’s Market
New report reveals lead generation remains the top challenge for real estate agents, with nearly half struggling to…
Commercial property market shifts to larger deals as transaction numbers fall
Australia's commercial property market recorded $59.9 billion in transactions during the 2024/25 financial year, showing a trend toward…
What makes a great PM? Four stories from the field
From air freight couriers to beauty therapists, Barry Plant's property managers reveal how they found purpose in an…
Jack Harvey opens Coronis Strathpine
Top Queensland agent Jack Harvey has opened his own partnership franchise with Coronis Group in Strathpine, taking the…
Ayre Real Estate expands with new acquisition
Adrian Wilson's Ayre Real Estate has acquired City Residential Property Surry Hills, expanding its apartment-focused services across Sydney's…
Professionals Port Augusta embraces new brand after 25 years
William Irons and the Port Augusta team have joined the recently transformed Professionals network, becoming one of the…
Singapore home sales more than double in first half of 2025
Singapore developers have delivered a blockbuster first half of 2025, moving 4,634 private homes - more than double…
Families paying six-figure premiums for top school catchments
Families are paying premiums of up to $1.3 million for houses in sought-after public school catchment zones in…
Beyond portal placement: the VPA strategy reshaping vendor attraction
Australian real estate agencies are revolutionising vendor-paid advertising by shifting from portal-dominated strategies to branded multi-channel campaigns. This…
Belle Property Mosman welcomes two rising stars as momentum builds across Mosman and the Lower North Shore
Belle Property Mosman continues to strengthen its footprint across the Lower North Shore, proudly welcoming two talented and…
European commercial property market stagnates as recovery falters
Hopes of a rebound in Europe’s commercial property sector have faded in 2025, with sales volumes stagnating, investor…
Steven Seagal’s former ranch hits the market at $14.5 million
Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock's former California ranch has returned to the market with a US$14.5 million (AUD$22…
Harcourts NSW donates $3,000 to Odyssey House NSW to support families in recovery
The Harcourts Foundation has proudly donated $3,000 to Odyssey House NSW to support their life-changing Family Recovery Centre programs.
Victoria Turner joins Ray White in major move for Omaha market
High performing salesperson, Victoria Turner, has joined Ray White as a leading salesperson in a new Ray White…
One House One Approval could streamline housing development
The complex approval system for new homes in Australia is hampering housing affordability, with industry leaders calling for…
The “fortress suburbs” where price pressure hits a wall
In most property markets, rising prices in one suburb tend to push buyers into neighbouring areas offering better…
Capital city property prices rise in unison as market momentum builds
No rate cut - yet - but housing demand and tight supply continue to drive growth across Australia