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Property listings plummet as winter chill hits

Property listings across Australia experience a significant decline during winter months as homeowners postpone selling in favour of warmer destinations, according to new research.

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Australian farmland prices set for modest rebound

Australian farmland prices are expected to return to modest growth in the year ahead following a period of…

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Australian property prices set to double by 2030

Property values across Australia could double in many areas by 2030 if current growth trends continue, with some…

Strategy & Best Practice

Emergency repairs – convincing landlords to act

Property managers caught between tenant demands and landlord hesitation face a critical challenge with emergency repairs. Beyond legal…

Celebrity Homes

Quincy Jones’s palace could be yours – for $91M

The former Bel-Air estate of legendary record producer and composer Quincy Jones has officially hit the market, with…

Industry News

Rentvestors target Sydney’s Southwest

Liverpool has been ranked the top postcode in New South Wales for sales activity by first-home buyers, according…

Supplier News

Homely and connectnow partner as Homely Connect, a simpler way to connect home movers to the things they need

Homely.com.au, one of Australia’s most visited real estate platforms, has entered into a strategic partnership with connectnow, a…

Industry News

Domain set for $3 Billion takeover by US real estate giant CoStar

Australian property listings platform Domain is set to be acquired by U.S. real estate heavyweight CoStar Group in…

Franchise News

New chapter for Ray White Rural Woodford

David Johnson is taking over the reins at Ray White Rural Woodford from long-time owners Jill and Matt…

People Moves

Christian Zeidler expands McGrath presence with new Dapto office

McGrath Estate Agents has expanded its footprint along NSW's Illawarra Coast with Principal Christian Zeidler opening a new…

People Moves

Kaye Wyndham-Martin expands LJ Hooker presence in East Gippsland

Experienced real estate professional Kaye Wyndham-Martin has expanded her LJ Hooker business into Lakes Entrance and Metung in…

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Harcourts SAS Deer Park opens

Leaders in Melbourne's western suburbs real estate market, Spencer Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, and Martin Vu, are proud to…

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Vincent & Sandra Haupt celebrate success and freedom with @realty

Vincent and Sandra Haupt, respected veterans of the real estate industry, are celebrating their continued success and satisfaction…

People Moves

Maggie Mackenzie joins Raine & Horne Lower North Shore

Experienced agent Maggie Mackenzie has joined the award-winning team at Raine & Horne Lower North Shore, bringing her…

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New listings slow down in April

The Australian housing market experienced a slowdown in April, with new listings falling for the second consecutive month…

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Queensland rental market tightens further in 2025

Queensland's rental market has started 2025 with even fewer options for tenants as vacancy rates continue to tighten…

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Harcourts Rata & Co Expands into the West   

Harcourts Rata & Co is proud to announce its latest venture, expanding its highly successful operations into Melbourne's…

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NSW planning system reforms to streamline housing development

The NSW Government has passed significant reforms to streamline the planning system and accelerate housing development across the…

Supplier News

From Basics to Advanced: How Matterport’s Latest Tools Work Together to Enhance Property Marketing

Matterport's Fall and Winter 2024 releases enable agents to combine features like Defurnish with Property Intelligence, creating versatile…

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Adeel Obaid: Building success from the ground up in Melbourne’s West

Adeel Obaid arrived in Australia on a student visa and started out working in hospitality, but a chance…

Industry News

Brookfield’s US$16B bet: buying big while property crashes

Brookfield Asset Management has raised $5.9 billion (approx. A$9.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 for its…

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Outer suburbs lead property price growth across Australia

Property prices in Australia's outer suburban areas are significantly outperforming inner-city markets, as buyers seek more affordable housing…

Industry News

Apartment approvals slump as focus shifts to delivery phase

Australia’s housing approvals have taken a hit, with apartment approvals seeing a significant drop in March, as the…

Franchise News

Ray White West Realty launches across Melbourne’s thriving western corridor

In a bold move to redefine real estate service in Melbourne's booming west, experienced operators Darren Lambert and…

Franchise News

Revolution comes to Pimpama

Eiles and Brittany Hunt opened their second real estate office this month, adding Pimpama as another stronghold for…

Celebrity Homes

Inside the US$38.5M mansion for sale in Florida’s ultra-exclusive Bear’s Club

A newly constructed luxury mansion has hit the market for $38.5 million (approx. AUD $59.5 million) in the…

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Investor activity surges nationwide with Victoria lagging behind

Australian investors have ramped up their buying activity to near-decade highs, with Victoria being the notable exception according…

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AUSTROS finalists get set for the Auctioneering Championships

The 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) will feature novice auctioneers for the first time, marking a significant expansion…

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Barry Plant appoints Lee Woodward to run leadership training

Barry Plant has secured one of the most respected names in Australian real estate education, Lee Woodward, to…

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Aussie launches ‘Aussie for agents’ connecting agents to millions of buyers and vendors

Aussie, one of Australia's most trusted and recognised home loan brands, has launched Aussie for Agents - a…

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Harcourts SA introduces new performance coach Sam Owens

Harcourts South Australia is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its team, Sam Owens, who joins as…

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Americans must now earn over US$114,000 to afford the median-priced home, Up 70% Since 2019

Buying a home in the United States has become significantly less attainable, with new data revealing that the…

Industry News

Labor’s housing policies set to drive prices higher before boosting supply

Labor's election victory has put housing affordability at the centre of Australia's political agenda, with policies that experts…

Franchise News

15 must-have CRM tools & features every real estate agent needs

In today's real estate industry, having a powerful, easy-to-use CRM isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. 

Celebrity Homes

Where Ziggy Stardust began: David Bowie’s childhood home in London for Sale

A modest Victorian terrace in Bromley with a brief but meaningful link to David Bowie has been listed…