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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…
Ray White Queensland shows true partnership spirit
Ray White Queensland partners with Brisbane Lions during challenging period, demonstrating commitment to long-term success.
Harcourts Foundation hits $9 million milestone
The Harcourts Foundation has reached $9 million in funds raised and supported over 1,356 charities since its inception.
Wendy Wade leads Stone Real Estate’s Tasmanian expansion
Industry veteran Wendy Wade is set to pioneer Stone Real Estate's first office in Tasmania, focusing on Southern…
Travis and Emma Smith launch Harcourts Drysdale
Husband and wife team Travis and Emma Smith have opened Harcourts Drysdale on the Bellarine Peninsula, bringing their…
Will Torres to establish new headquarters
Will Torres has announced the acquisition of a new headquarters for Torres Property in Coorparoo, marking a significant…
Tom Ryan returns to Knight Frank as Head of Investment Sales
Tom Ryan has been appointed Partner, Head of Investment Sales, Victoria at Knight Frank after a four-year hiatus…
Adam Boettcher launches McGrath Ipswich
McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of McGrath Ipswich, with Adam Boettcher appointed as Principal and Dane…
Harris Real Estate named Residential Agency of the Year
Harris Real Estate has taken out the prestigious Residential Agency of the Year award at the REA Group…
REA Group Excellence Awards winners announced
REA Group last night celebrated the best of the best in the property industry at its Annual Excellence…
Leo Widjaja: building success through genuine connections
Leo Widjaja never imagined a chance meeting at a diving course would lead to a successful career in…
The personal touch: how family takes centre stage in Barry Plant’s marketing
Barry Plant's family members have taken the spotlight as models in the ‘Safe Hands’ spring campaign.
Experts discuss the future of Australia’s Build-to-Rent market
BTR, a well-established asset class internationally, is still in its infancy in Australia.
Real estate agencies face hidden risks with overseas freelancers
Cybersecurity experts are warning Australian real estate agencies about the dangers of using overseas freelancers for outsourcing operations.
What is the commercial property outlook for 2025?
The top 7 predictions for Australian commercial property in 2025