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Wine region property values driven by production volume, not prestige
Australia's most prestigious wine regions don't necessarily deliver the strongest property growth, with production volume and export economics proving more influential than reputation alone, according to new research.
Victoria blocks rental bidding at the source
The Victorian government has partnered with major real estate websites to prevent unlawful rental bidding practices by ensuring…
Harcourts Tasmania leads industry with groundbreaking AI training workshop
Led by Elite Agent's Samantha McLean, Harcourts Tasmania has made history by delivering the state's first large-scale interactive…
Harcourts reunites top property management talent
Harcourts continues its strategic growth by welcoming Danielle Cargill as Head of Property Management at Harcourts RPG, reuniting her with…
10KADAY Challenge raises over $72,000 for Giant Steps
For the third consecutive September, the team at Ray White Lower North Shore Group traded office chairs for…
Adelaide is now the second most unaffordable housing market
Australia's housing markets continue to rank among the world's least affordable, with all five major Australian cities now…
How Luke O’Kelly built an auction powerhouse in a non-auction market
When Ray White Semaphore principal Bianca Denham sat down with Luke O’Kelly from Ray White West End, he…
School zones add up to 89% to property prices across New Zealand
Families hoping to buy into New Zealand’s top public school zones are paying steep premiums, with new data…
iD4me expands into New Zealand, delivering verified data on homeowners to Kiwi agents
Australian data intelligence platform iD4me has officially entered the New Zealand market, bringing with it a new era…
Launceston house draws 17 offers in seven-day campaign
Strategic pricing and premium presentation drive 65 inspections to Lord Street property
Coffee truck and community engagement drive 12-bidder auction in Westbourne Park
Three-bedroom house sells well above expectations after campaign targets local buyers and database contacts
Love for family inspires Ray White duo to grow their business
Ray White is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Alstonville, led by the dynamic…
Rising unemployment could trigger earlier rate cuts
Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly jumped to 4.5 per cent in September, potentially accelerating the timeline for interest…
Growth in construction costs falls to lowest level in decade
Construction costs are continuing to climb from an already elevated base, with a 0.6 per cent increase recorded…
Qatar to grant title deeds and residency visas within days to foreign property buyers
Qatar is accelerating its efforts to attract international investment by allowing foreign property buyers to receive ownership title…
Ervin Niyaz joins Colliers’ Melbourne North West team
Experienced commercial property specialist Ervin Niyaz has been appointed as Director, Investment Services at Colliers' Melbourne North West…
Anthony Hunt to lead new Coronis Asset Management division
Anthony Hunt has been appointed as Director of Coronis Asset Management, a new division designed to improve landlord…
Neya Perovec appointed Chief Operating Officer at Realmark
Realmark has appointed Neya Perovec as Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 16 years of property industry experience to…
Ken Oliver joins RT Edgar Portsea | Sorrento
Real estate veteran Ken Oliver has joined RT Edgar Portsea | Sorrento, bringing nearly five decades of industry…
Cath Stubbings appointed Executive Director at Kay & Burton
Kay & Burton has appointed Cath Stubbings as Executive Director and Group Board Member, recognising her leadership of…
Alex Raymond joins Knight Frank as Director of Office Leasing
Knight Frank has appointed Alex Raymond as Director, Office Leasing, where she will focus on delivering expert leasing…
Bondi Junction apartment shatters suburb record with $3.21m sale
Vip pre-launch campaign drives five registered bidders and $1.11m above reserve
Strategic marketing delivers seven-day sale in competitive Wareemba market
Five-bedroom family home secures buyer within one week of listing
Harcourts Foundation celebrates $10 Million raised, directly benefiting 1,585 charities worldwide
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, has announced it has achieved a significant milestone having raised…
EU to crack down on Airbnb-style rentals as housing costs spark ‘social crisis’
The European Commission is preparing to introduce its first continent-wide affordable housing plan, targeting the rising influence of…
Sydney leads auction upswing with busiest week since April
The Australian auction market is set for its most active period in months, with Sydney emerging as the…
Lower rates and tight rental markets fuel investor return
Investor confidence in Australia’s property market has rebounded, with REA Group’s latest PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report showing…
Bondi Junction unit sells $199,000 above median after buyer lifts offer
Eastern suburbs agent achieves a premium sale price, with the buyer being a resident in the same building.
“The future is AI and that future is now!” Antony Catalano, View Media Group (VMG) Executive Chairman
Propic unveils major AI feature release, as View Media Group expands its integrated tech ecosystem to give agents…
Toby Campbell set to take Ray White CRE to next level
Toby Campbell has taken the reins of Ray White CRE, the iconic real estate business in Melbourne's most…
Brendon Heenan brings award-winning expertise to One Agency
One Agency Select Realty has announced that Mr Brendon Heenan, one of the Kapiti Coast's most distinguished and…
Ben Singh returns to Harcourts as business owner of Harcourts Thrive
Harcourts has announced that Ben Singh has returned to the company as the new business owner of the…
‘Extend and pretend’: lenders tread water as commercial property values sink
Banks and landlords in the UK and Europe are locked in a waiting game, stretching loan terms and…
National vacancy rate holds at 1.2%
SQM Research’s latest figures confirm the rental squeeze isn’t letting up, with national vacancies steady at 1.2% and…
Real estate faces a balancing act as economy rebounds: CommBank outlook to 2026
Cautious optimism returns as stable growth, steady prices and improving confidence set the tone for Australia’s 2025 property…