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US election: what to expect if Trump or Harris wins

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present contrasting policies that will directly impact real estate, from interest rates to…

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FLK It Over gets NSW agents VOI compliant

FLK It Over, a digital platform is revolutionising how real estate professionals manage their agreements.

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Auckland auction event sees $24.9 million in property sales

A major Ray White auction event in Auckland has highlighted the strength of the local property market, with…

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Record land prices threaten housing targets

Land prices have hit record highs across the country as severe shortages continue to hamper the government's ambitious…

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Queensland set to become the second-largest investor market

Queensland is poised to overtake Victoria as Australia's second-biggest property investor market, according to new data

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Ruby Vo: From property management to sales success

Ruby Vo's journey in real estate began in 2010 when she started as a property manager. 

People Moves

Harcourts celebrates top achievers with New Zealand trip

Harcourts has recognised its top 2 per cent of Sales Consultants across Australia and New Zealand with an…

People Moves

Noemi Guttmann and Rylee Ritchie join Ayre Real Estate

Experienced agents Noemi Guttmann and Rylee Ritchie have joined Ayre Real Estate to lead a new service for…

People Moves

Trevor Tippett joins Belle Property as High Performance Coach

Belle Property has appointed Trevor Tippett as High Performance Coach and Trainer in Queensland.

People Moves

Martin Merritt joins LJ Hooker with three offices in Illawarra

Veteran Martin Merritt has rebranded three offices to LJ Hooker, strengthening the brand's presence in the growing Illawarra…

People Moves

Sotheby’s International Realty expands its presence in Victoria

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty and Melbourne Sotheby's International Realty have formed a joint venture to strengthen their…

People Moves

Carmel Hourigan appointed as Property Council President

Charter Hall Office CEO Carmel Hourigan has been appointed as the new National President of the Property Council…

People Moves

Shannon Arnold steps up at Pivotal Financial

Pivotal Financial has appointed Shannon Arnold as General Manager as the finance arm of RE/MAX Australia moves into…

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Find out why November is statistically the best time to sell

Homeowners selling in November achieve higher prices.

Features

From commission houses to Melbourne’s best-selling agent under 30

From growing up in a commission home to being named in the Herald Sun’s Best-Selling Agents Under 30…

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Blue chip property surges higher

Blue chip property across the country is experiencing a significant upswing, with several suburbs hitting record-high prices in…

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Jessica Cao’s auction success

Ray White Head of Performance and Recognition Bianca Denham recently sat down with Chairman’s Elite agent Jessica Cao…

International

Build-to-Rent faces global challenges

The Build-to-Rent (BtR) sector in both the UK and Australia is playing an increasingly crucial role in addressing…

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Victorian government to release record amount of land for housing

The Victorian government is preparing to announce the largest release of land for housing in the state's history,…

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Australia faces record low housing affordability, new report reveals

Australia is experiencing its worst housing affordability crisis on record, according to the PropTrack Housing Affordability Report for…

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RBA reveals landlords absorb the bulk of interest rate hikes

Recent research by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has debunked the myth that landlords are passing on…

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The 10 habits of highly confident real estate agents

Confidence is a game-changer in real estate, both for our personal success and for how clients perceive us.

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REIQ supports the Federal Government’s push for stamp duty reform

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella: "Stamp duty presents a considerable barrier to those wanting to buy their first home."

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Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino to step down

Mr Pellegrino will continue in his role for the next three to six months while Domain’s board searches…

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REINSW president Barry Johnston resigns

Barry Johnston has stepped down from his role as President, citing personal and business obligations.

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It’s a Fact: Harcourts sells a property every 13 minutes

New residential real estate figures developed for the launch of its global facts campaign has solidified the strength…

Industry News

Dutton’s $5 billion plan to solve housing crisis

Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion plan to fast-track 500,000 new homes in a bid to address…

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Australia urged to adopt European style co-operative housing to address rental crisis

Australia’s worsening rental affordability crisis has prompted calls for the government to explore co-operative housing models, a proven…

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New survey reveals politics play a key role in where Americans choose to live

As political landscapes shape more than just elections, a new US survey reveals that nearly one in four…

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Pivotal Financial names Shannon Arnold GM

Pivotal Financial, the finance arm of RE/MAX Australia, has appointed Shannon Arnold as General Manager, signalling a new…

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REA Group pledges $122,00 to fight homelessness

REA Group has stepped up to support Nedd Brockmann’s Uncomfortable Challenge, pledging $122,000 to help tackle homelessness across…

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Essential workers could get homes on crown land

A groundbreaking proposal to establish new housing on unused Crown land has united unlikely allies in the fight…

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Couples turn to wedding guests for home deposits

A new wedding trend is emerging as couples are increasingly asking their guests to help contribute to their…