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Brad Barker doubles earnings with @realty
Brad Barker made a pivotal decision to join @realty in 2020, a move that has since propelled his career to new heights.
Student housing sector to thrive despite international cap
Australia's student accommodation sector is expected to remain resilient despite the Federal Government's proposed cap on international student…
Affordable options still available for buyers with a small deposit
Despite rising property prices, there’s still hope out there from buyers with a deposit under $100,000.
Population growth outpaces housing supply
Australia's population has hit 27 million, growing at a pace that is outstripping new housing supply, according to…
Dom Thurbon: How real estate leaders can thrive in times of disruption
In the ever-evolving real estate industry, thriving amid disruption means rethinking long-held assumptions about business models and operations.
Buyers take the lead as listings surge
Buyers are back in the driver's seat with surging property listings across the country providing more opportunities and…
Housing affordability measures fail to capture true costs
Current housing affordability measures are not accurately reflecting the real housing costs for lower-income households, according to new…
Renovation boom as new home sales slow
New home sales have lagged across the country as homeowners are increasingly choosing to renovate rather than relocate.
Industry wants more houses, not student caps
The government needs to do more than just cap international student numbers to deal with the housing crisis…
Proposed tax reforms would make negative gearing only available to some investors
A new report from RMIT University suggests using Australia's tax system to incentivise property investors to improve conditions…
Australian homeowners pocket record $285,000 profit in property resales
Australian homeowners pocketed a record-breaking median profit of $285,000 when reselling their properties in the June quarter of…
Daniel Robinson: authenticity and focus drive success on the Mornington Peninsula
Daniel Robinson can clearly remember the moment when he knew he loved helping people in his real estate…
How to market your YOUniqueness in a sea of sameness
In the competitive world of real estate, where every company seems to offer similar services and promises, standing…
Markets predicting four rate cuts next year
Financial markets are pricing in four interest rate cuts in 2025, potentially bringing some relief to struggling Australian…
Leaders need to master the art of saying “no”
Effective leadership involves knowing when to say "no" and empowering your team members.
Domain reveals top features on buyer wish lists
As Australia’s Spring selling season launches with heightened activity, Domain has released fresh insights into the design features…
Auction markets show signs of cooling, but not everywhere
The auction market is showing signs of a slowdown, but there continues to be a big difference across…
REINSW names their top performers at the 2024 Awards
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has celebrated its top performers at its 2024 Awards…
Mortgages in arrears as property prices and rents surge
Australia’s housing market is facing increasing challenges as rising mortgage arrears coincide with surging property prices.
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…