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Affordability shifts towards the unit market
A shift towards unit living is gaining steam as house prices continue to surge across Australia's capital cities, according to new research.
One Agency partners with Bond Property Lawyers
Leading real estate group One Agency has partnered with Bond Property Lawyers to enhance visibility and efficiency across…
Harcourts executives complete marathon challenge
Katrina Tarrant, Mitch Green and Vanessa Balfour join forces for the International Realty Queenstown Marathon.
Laing+Simmons opens in Point Cook
Leading agents Miraj Mahmud and Golam Haque launch first Victorian office for Laing+Simmons.
Winston Huang and Bo Li open Raine & Horne Macquarie Park
Winston Huang and Bo Li have established a new presence for Raine & Horne in Sydney's thriving innovation…
Mark Lafferty joins Knight Frank in leadership role
Knight Frank has appointed experienced property professional Mark Lafferty as Partner, National Head of Investment Sales and Franchise…
Shannon Gordon joins Place Bulimba
Experienced agent Shannon Gordon has joined Paula Pearce's multi-award-winning team at Place Bulimba.
Andrew Wilson named REISA’s top commercial agent
McGees Property's Andrew Wilson has been awarded Salesperson of the Year - Commercial and Industrial at the REISA…
Canberry Properties Cooma joins Ray White
Ray White Cooma has partnered with Canberry Properties Cooma in a strategic move to enhance real estate services…
Oliver Jonker launches Coronis Ascot
Top agent Oliver Jonker has opened Coronis Ascot after joining the group as its newest franchise partner.
Thomas McGlynn takes the helm at REINSW
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has announced Thomas McGlynn as its President.
China’s massive urban village overhaul: 1 million homes, 300 cities, and a real estate revival
China has announced a major expansion of its urban village redevelopment program, increasing coverage from 35 cities to…
Future Fund investment could help address our housing shortages
The HIA is urging the Future Fund to prioritise investment in new apartment construction to help address Australia’s…
City exodus: four in ten eye a move to regional Australia
Four in ten city residents are now considering a move to regional Australia, as new research reveals mounting…
‘Mum and Dad’ investors the key to affordable housing
Small-scale property investors could play a big role in addressing Australia's affordable housing crisis, according to new research.
UK renters face 18% hike by 2029 amid housing supply challenges
In London, renters are already allocating almost half of their monthly income to housing costs.
Ray White Northern Beaches expands with ninth office
David Walker and Charles Caravousanos have expanded their footprint on Sydney's Northern Beaches, acquiring Hunter Estate Agents in…
NAR’s REACH program crowned top PropTech accelerator
The National Association of Realtors' (NAR) REACH technology growth program has been named PropTech Outlook's 2024 Accelerator of…
New home sales lift as market rebounds
New home sales jumped in October, with an 8.8 per cent increase compared to September, signalling a potential…
REINSW calls for clear expectations in planning reform
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has cautiously welcomed the state government's new Housing Delivery Authority.
Big US cities challenge algorithmic rents
San Francisco and Philadelphia are leading the charge against rent-setting software, passing laws to regulate the use of…
Amy Drinkwater appointed Head of Partnerships at ListingLogic
ListingLogic, a leading digital marketing solutions platform for the real estate industry, has appointed Amy Drinkwater as the…
Cathy Freeman and Dom Price to present at Ready25
REA Group has released the first speaker details for Ready25, the biggest property industry event of 2025, set…
Shanghai leads the way in real estate tax incentives
Shanghai has become the first major Chinese city to roll out tax incentives aimed at boosting its property…
Casey Laulala’s reinvention from All Blacks centre to rising star of real estate
“Discipline, focus, doing the ‘one-percenters’ … all that sticks with you. Now, it’s about translating those habits into…
Milk Chocolate® unveils a new proprietary platform to revolutionise the property buying experience in Australia.
Milk Chocolate®, an Australian start-up co-founded by Michael Cleary and Richie Ragel, is set to transform the property…
WA real estate industry celebrates excellence at REIWA Awards
Western Australia's real estate industry has recognised its top performers at the prestigious REIWA Awards for Excellence, with…
Queensland’s best recognised at excellence awards
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has hosted its largest ever Awards for Excellence, celebrating outstanding achievement…
Experts worried immigration is overwhelming housing supply
Australia's leading experts on housing are worried that Australia’s high levels of immigration are hurting housing affordability and…
Record property listings across capital cities
Capital city property buyers are being given the most choice in a decade, as new listings hit record…
The growing trend of downsizers renting through retirement
In the UK renting in retirement has embraced, eliminating the stress and expense of property maintenance.
Weekend auction round-up
Melbourne and Sydney lead the auction activity but showed softer clearance rates of 64.9% and 63.4%.
Ray White annual conference: celebrating curiosity, collaboration, and leadership
Ray White’s annual corporate conference, Crows Nest 2024, showcased a blend of innovation, curiosity, and collaboration.
New $900 million fund to boost construction productivity
The Federal Government has announced a significant new initiative aimed at addressing productivity challenges in the building and…
Property markets remain resilient despite high rates
Property markets across Australia continue to show remarkable resilience in the face of high interest rates, with several…