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More needed from Government to fix housing
Australia's housing crisis requires immediate and coordinated action from all levels of government, according to industry experts.
Investors flee rental market amid rising costs and new taxes
Property investors are abandoning the rental market in droves, with new data showing a significant increase in investment…
Andrew Robinson named Head of State for NSW/ACT at Belle Property
Andrew Robinson has been named Head of State for NSW/ACT at Belle Property as he aims to boost…
Louis and Kathy d’Espagnac open Coronis Pelican Waters
Louis and Kathy d'Espagnac have opened Coronis Pelican Waters, a new partnership franchise with the Coronis Group.
Alexandra Scott to lead Ray White Rural Pokolbin
Alexandra Scott has been appointed to lead the new Ray White Rural Pokolbin office in the Hunter Valley…
John Brown appointed Head of Leasing at Burgess Rawson Victoria
John Brown has been named as the new Head of Leasing for Victoria at Burgess Rawson.
Trent Godfrey returns to Harcourts SA
Trent Godfrey has been appointed as Harcourts SA's new Performance Coach and Corporate Auctioneer
Gwen Levesque opens third Raine & Horne office
Gwen Levesque has further expanded her business by taking on Raine & Horne Salisbury, her third office with…
Dominic Long steps up at Knight Frank
Knight Frank is making some leadership changes with Dominic Long to head up the Victorian office.
Leanne Nehme relocates to Bella Vista
Leanne Nehme has moved her LJ Hooker agency to a new location in Bella Vista, rebranding as LJ…
Ranjani Barot opens Harcourts Luxe in St Morris
Ranjani Barot has opened a new Harcourts office, Harcourts Luxe, in St Morris, Adelaide.
Ray White Queensland celebrates top performers at annual awards
Ray White Queensland has recognised its top performers at the 2023-24 annual awards ceremony held in Brisbane.
New listings hit a decade high in the capital cities
Capital cities have experienced a significant increase in new listings, with Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra recording their highest…
Real estate agents left without clear guidance on money laundering
In response to a new report from the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) and AUSTRAC on the impact…
Strata industry faces calls for higher standards
Real estate industry bodies in New South Wales and Victoria are demanding higher professional standards for strata managers…
Mixed Fortunes for Australia and New Zealand Property Markets as Suburb Values Weaken
Recent data from CoreLogic and insights from property experts reveal a mixed picture for both the Australian and…
Paul McGee: “If you want to influence people, it’s not about being right, it’s about being curious.”
Paul McGee, famously known as "The SUMO Guy," has built a career out of blending humour, psychology, and…
Majority of Australians want house prices to fall
Most Australians want to see house prices decrease over the next five years, according to new polling data.
National vacancy rate drops to 1.39 per cent
Australia's rental market tightened last month, with the national vacancy rate falling to 1.39 per cent in August,…
You can’t rely on technology alone for property purchases
The industry is urging buyers not to overlook the importance of physical property inspections, despite advancements in AI.
Victorian Government’s Airbnb tax faces backlash from investors
Victorian Government’s Airbnb tax faces backlash from investors
Belinda Sinclair: How Domain’s latest property innovation is driving listing enquiries
Automation is a concept that continues to grow in the property space - from integrated smart homes to…
Luke Lombardi and Christian Bellomo have joined Pulse Property
Luke Lombardi and Christian Bellomo have joined Pulse Property as the company continues to grow.
Housing shortfall grows as Australia misses National Housing Accord target
Australia is set to fall short of its National Housing Accord target by over 166,000 homes, according to…
Spring selling season kicks off strongly
The first weekend of Spring selling has started strongly with active buyers driving up clearance rates right around…
Housing affordability hits record low
Housing affordability in Australia has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly three decades, according to the latest…
New Domain data shows Aussie homebuyers choosing to live closer to in-laws
The Spring selling season is shaping up to be a game-changer for real estate agents, with a dramatic…
The Beauty Premium: how real estate agents are boosting sales with style
In real estate, it’s not just about knowledge and negotiation skills—your appearance could be your secret weapon.
RBA warns interest rates to remain high as inflation persists
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock has warned that interest rates will remain elevated for an…
Rental crisis persists despite slowing rental growth
Australia's rental crisis remains severe despite a modest easing in rent increases in some areas, according to new…
Harcourts Essential upgrades to a new location
Business owners Michele Stephen and Jason Wright are moving their Harcourts Essential office to a prominent location in…
REIACT celebrates 50 years with Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT) marked its 50th anniversary by recognising top performers in the…
Savills bolsters national Capital Markets team
Savills Australia and New Zealand has announced a new national Capital Markets team, with key appointments to enhance…
Malliga Krishnan appointed Chief Data Officer at CoreLogic International
CoreLogic International has announced the appointment of Malliga Krishnan as Chief Data Officer, strengthening its data capabilities
Marshall White announces key leadership appointments
Melbourne luxury real estate group Marshall White has made a series of strategic appointments across their leadership team,…