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New research shows property buyers slash their purchase time by close to a third
Australians are buying property faster than ever, with new research from view.com.au showing the average journey from dreaming to purchase has dropped from 29.6 months in 2020 to just 20.6 months in 2025. View Media Group’s Paul Tyrrell says falling interest rates, stock shortages, and FOMO are pushing buyers to act quickly — especially first-home buyers and downsizers.
NSW bets on AI to unclog housing approvals backlog
As NSW rolls out its 2025–26 Budget, one of the most quietly disruptive moves could be its investment…
NSW budget repositions commercial property with $30b infrastructure plan and developer guarantee
The 2025–26 NSW budget lays the groundwork for a decentralised commercial property market, with major infrastructure and planning…
18-car garage, yacht dock and a waterfall: Alex Guerrero’s $113m Miami build hits the market
Former Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Alex Guerrero has swapped baseball diamonds for beachfront builds, listing his latest ultra-luxury…
Ratio Rajput opens Harcourts Evolution
Harcourts Queensland is proud to announce the opening of Harcourts Evolution under the exceptional directorship of seasoned real…
Budget delivers boost for first home buyers, REIQ welcomes reforms
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has endorsed the LNP Government’s State Budget, citing expanded support for first…
UK house prices show resilience despite stamp duty changes
UK house prices dropped 2.7 per cent in April, the largest monthly decline in almost four years, as…
Da Nang adventure for the best of REMAX
This year REMAX Australia took its selected elite to Vietnam to experience three days of professional stimulation at…
Rentvesting could be an option for younger buyers
Rentvesting has become an increasingly viable option for millennials and Gen Z as traditional homeownership becomes less realistic…
Queensland overtakes WA as Australia’s top investor market
Queensland has emerged as Australia's leading property investor market, overtaking Western Australia with a 24 per cent annual…
Smarter rent reviews. More revenue. Less burnout
Leesy's IRIS system transforms the time-consuming task of rental reviews into an automated process, delivering data-backed recommendations in…
Sydney and Brisbane leading the recovery in 2025
Australia's capital city markets are showing strong signs of recovery with Sydney and Brisbane leading the way as…
NSW Government unveils new infrastructure delivery pathway for developers
The NSW Government has released a draft guideline allowing developers to build infrastructure instead of paying monetary contributions,…
Buyer power grows in US property market as sellers cut prices
US agents are seeing more stock, price cuts, and longer selling times - signs of a market swinging…
Bethenny Frankel secures multi-million dollar off-market sale in Connecticut
The multimillion-dollar off-market sale of a nearly 300-year-old Connecticut estate underscores the ongoing appetite for high-end heritage properties…
Harcourts Queensland announces Kobe Rae as Auction Growth Manager
Harcourts Queensland has announced the appointment of Kobe Rae as its new Auction Growth Manager.
Quality counts: European banks told to watch risky real estate loans
The European Central Bank is urging lenders to tread carefully, particularly when financing commercial properties in less desirable…
Mortgage stress rises but trust in brokers remains strong
One in three Australian borrowers is experiencing mortgage stress as interest rates and cost-of-living pressures continue to impact…
Perth leads Australia’s new wave of million-dollar suburbs
Perth is driving Australia's next wave of blue-chip real estate, contributing 22 of just 78 suburbs expected to…
Ray White fights back against homelessness
Ray White raised more than $75,000 (and counting) for Vinnies during the CEO Sleepout in June to help…
Ian Hazan and David Morris appointed to HIA leadership roles
Ian Hazan has been named National President of the Housing Industry Association (HIA), while David Morris steps into…
Knight Frank strengthens Capital Markets team with key appointments
Rob Sewell joins as Partner, National Head of Institutional Sales while Michael Kwok is promoted to Partner, National…
Kristina Barone joins Cushman & Wakefield as director of office leasing
Industry veteran Kristina Barone has been appointed as the new director of office leasing for Cushman & Wakefield's…
Jane and Samuel Schumann join Highland
Mother-and-son duo Jane and Samuel Schumann have merged their business with Highland, joining the Highland Double Bay Malouf…
Camp Quality families enjoy a day to remember thanks to the Harcourts Foundation
Camp Quality families facing the challenges of childhood cancer were treated to an unforgettable day on the iconic…
McGrath and Knight Frank open first dual-branded office in Tamworth
Burke & Smyth Real Estate Tamworth rebrands as McGrath Knight Frank Tamworth, combining two of Australia's strongest real…
Jack Wildermuth joins Knight Frank Australia’s student program
Brisbane Heat player Jack Wildermuth has joined Knight Frank Australia's commercial property team while continuing his cricket career…
Stop renting leads: How to own your customer data
The days of relying on expensive portals for buyer leads are numbered. “We’re already in the thick of…
Paying more tax? Here’s why that might be great news for your income
Real estate agents giving away half their commission can now keep up to 100% with @realty, potentially doubling…
Planning barriers adding months and millions to housing costs
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has revealed that barriers in the NSW planning system are costing homebuyers millions…
New home loans plummet to lowest level in two decades
Home loans for new builds have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 20 years, highlighting Australia's ongoing…
GST in the firing line: What a national tax overhaul could mean for property, pricing and profits
The Albanese government has cracked open the door to meaningful tax reform, and that’s big news for the…
Sydney soars, Perth nears $1m: Domain tips house prices to keep climbing
Australia’s housing market is set for another year of price growth, with Domain’s latest Price Forecast Report predicting…
New Zealand property market shows signs of recovery as sales activity strengthens
New Zealand's property market is showing clear signs of recovery with sales volumes exceeding average levels for the…
NBA luxury: Jim Pallotta lists $57 million estate with cinema, basketball court and a room full of Santas
Former Boston Celtics co-owner Jim Pallotta has listed his epic Weston, Massachusetts estate for USD $38 million (around…