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Strategic pricing drives $820,000 Holmview sale in single week
Northern Gold Coast agent generates five offers with targeted campaign
UK house price growth slows to five-month low
British house prices recorded their weakest annual growth since April, rising just 1.3 per cent in the 12…
‘Big’ tourist attractions don’t always drive regional property prices
Australia's iconic oversized attractions have varying influence on local property markets, with coastal locations significantly outperforming inland areas…
Strategic deadline drives $1.69m Berowra Heights result in 34 days
McGrath agent uses best-offer deadline to secure result in 34 days
Big ideas and bigger pants at the Barry Plant Leadership Conference 2025
This year, Barry Plant leaders, partners, business associates and their families came together in Phuket, Thailand, for an…
Manhattan office conversions rise as housing demand grows
Manhattan is experiencing a dramatic increase in office-to-apartment conversions, with twice as much space being transformed in 2024…
Melbourne hits new peak as Darwin gathers pace
Melbourne prices edge past their previous peak as Darwin records one of the strongest annual gains nationwide.
Lane Cove tops Australia’s most liveable neighbourhoods list
Sydney's north shore council area of Lane Cove has been named Australia's most liveable neighbourhood in a comprehensive…
Fierce Auction Delivers $2.28M Result for Earlwood Deceased Estate
Intense auction competition drives Ronald Avenue property above suburb median
Kolmeo and LendUs show agencies how to grow beyond traditional property management
Property management firms are reinventing their business models beyond traditional rent collection, combining enhanced customer experiences with new…
Inaugural Ray White business welcomes exciting next chapter
When Ray White launched in 1994, Ray White Cannington was one of the key businesses that started what…
Stone Real Estate expands with new Doreen office
Stone Real Estate is strengthening its Victorian presence with the opening of a new office in Doreen, one…
One Agency expands in Tasmania with the launch of One Agency Circular Head
One Agency is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest office, One Agency Circular Head, led by…
Maid’s rooms rank among the UAE’s most searched home features
Forget location and price, UAE home seekers are now searching for something else. According to Property Finder’s latest…
Sydney renters facing mortgage stress without owning homes
Sydney tenants are now experiencing mortgage-level financial stress without even owning a home.
Australia takes unwanted silver for weather losses and the property market is paying the price
Australia’s property market is facing mounting pressure as the cost of extreme weather continues to climb. New data…
Beachfront apartment attracts 77 bids in competitive Bilinga auction
McGrath agent's renovation advice and auction strategy deliver result almost double suburb median
Andrew McCulloch named as Harcourts NSW CEO
Leading real estate network Harcourts has announced the appointment of Andrew McCulloch as Chief Executive Officer for New…
REIV appoints Toby Balazs as Chief Executive Officer
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) today announced the appointment of Toby Balazs as Chief Executive Officer,…
How long does it really take to nurture and convert a property seller to list?
Most homeowners silently contemplate selling for 4-6 months before contacting an agent. Effective lead nurturing strategies, combining market…
Harcourts Solutions inaugural golf day raises vital funds for Mitchelton Special School
Harcourts Solutions hosted its first-ever charity golf day recently, bringing together community members and business partners to raise…
Ray White Malan & Co now spans from Paradise Point to Palm Beach
Ray White Malan & Co becomes Gold Coast's most innovative real estate group with its strategic expansion.
UK and Europe’s property sector struggles to keep pace with green transition
Commercial property owners in the UK and Europe face mounting pressure to slash carbon emissions from their buildings,…
Five regions ripe for small property development
Investors are strategically targeting specific regions for small property developments that offer strong capital growth potential and healthy…
Buyers downsize their blocks but not their homes as land shrinks across Australia
Australians are adjusting their housing expectations as land becomes scarcer and more expensive. New data shows that while…
REA Group to match donations made to A Night Without Home campaign to recognise World Homelessness Day
On World Homelessness Day, REA Group will match donations to A Home for All Foundation’s A Night Without…
RBNZ makes surprise 50bp cut to 2.50% amid weak economic outlook
New Zealand’s central bank delivers larger-than-expected rate cut to boost confidence as unemployment rises and spending slows
Belle Property Lane Cove, Hunters Hill, Willoughby and Lindfield expand across the northern suburbs of Sydney with the acquisition of Belle Property Ryde
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, has today announced the acquisition of Belle Property Ryde by…
Gold Coast social housing expansion backed by record $5.6b investment
The Queensland Government says it is stepping up the delivery of social and affordable housing on the Gold…
National property listings tighten as Spring begins cautiously
Australia’s housing market entered spring with fewer total listings and stronger prices, as new sellers emerged but overall…
How one mistake turned into a professional negligence claim
When a property investment agent's advice about a "duplex suitable" land proved wrong, their client lost $30,000. This…
Barry Plant Marks 11 Years of partnership with Make-A-Wish Australia
This October marks 11 years of partnership between the Barry Plant Group and Make-A-Wish Australia.
Miami tops global real estate bubble risk index
Miami's once-booming housing market has earned the dubious distinction of being named the world's most vulnerable real estate…
Medium density housing on the rise across Australia
Australia's capital cities are finally addressing their "missing middle" housing problem with a significant increase in medium-density developments…
Lifestyle markets are seeing changing buyer preferences
Australia's lifestyle property markets are evolving as buyers seek better quality of life outside major cities, with clear…