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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 a new growth phase.
Find out why November is statistically the best time to sell
Homeowners selling in November achieve higher prices.
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…
Blue chip property surges higher
Blue chip property across the country is experiencing a significant upswing, with several suburbs hitting record-high prices in…
Jessica Cao’s auction success
Ray White Head of Performance and Recognition Bianca Denham recently sat down with Chairman’s Elite agent Jessica Cao…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.
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."
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…
REINSW president Barry Johnston resigns
Barry Johnston has stepped down from his role as President, citing personal and business obligations.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Stamp duty slashed for off-the-plan property purchases in Victoria
The Victorian government has announced a significant reduction in stamp duty for off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses in…
Auction clearance rates climb as buyer demand grows
On Saturday, 19 October 2024, Sydney recorded a clearance rate of 67% from 996 auctions listed.
Erin’s mission to revolutionise the apartment experience
Erin’s app simplifies apartment living by integrating rent, maintenance, digital keys, and more, enhancing tenant experiences.
US builders shift focus to condos and townhouses amid affordability crisis
Builders in the US are adapting to the ongoing housing affordability crisis by constructing more high-density homes according…
Employment surge means RBA might not slash rates
Australia's job market continues to show resilience, with employment rising significantly in September, and taking the pressure off…
Secrets of success: how regional agents thrive in real estate
More than 580 real estate professionals from across Australia and New Zealand participated in the first-ever virtual Regional…
Barry Plant’s Pinnacle Club Drive Day revs up
Get in the passenger seat with the Barry Plant’s Pinnacle Club Drive Day
Professionals hit $4.5 million milestone for breast cancer research
Real estate group Professionals has reached a significant philanthropic milestone, donating $4.5 million to the National Breast Cancer…
Raine & Horne’s anniversary book named finalist at Mumbrella Publish Awards
Raine & Horne's 140-year commemorative book has been recognised as a finalist for Custom Publication of the Year…
David Peterson takes helm of RWC Asset Management in Queensland
David Peterson has been appointed as the new head of RWC Asset Management (QLD), bringing over 15 years…
Farshad Kazazi takes over Harcourts Arundel office
Multi-talented businessman Farshad Kazazi has acquired and rebranded the former Harcourts Arundel office on the Gold Coast.
Nick Separovich joins Raine & Horne Lower North Shore
Award-winning agent Nick Separovich has joined Raine & Horne Lower North Shore, further strengthening the agency's rapidly expanding…
Ray White Macarthur Group welcomes Shafeel Haqad
Powerhouse agency in South Western Sydney, Ray White Macarthur Group has welcomed top agent Shafeel Haq to its…
Jackie and Jason Scott open Ray White Port Noarlunga
Experienced agents Jackie and Jason Scott have returned to Ray White, opening a new office in Port Noarlunga,…