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Brisbane penthouse fetches $4.1 million at luxury apartment complex
One of two penthouses at one of southwest Brisbane’s most anticipated developments has been snapped up just weeks after launching.
Capital city unit rents quickly catching up to houses
The gap between weekly house and unit rents has narrowed to just $30 across the combined capital cities.
Josh Symons joins CoreLogic
CoreLogic has appointed Josh Symons as its new head of real estate solutions.
Charles Caravousanos and David Walker expand to the Northern Beaches
Leading operators, Charles Caravousanos and David Walker from Ray White Upper North Shore are looking to expand on…
REIA urges home buyers to use the Home Guarantee Scheme
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling for home buyers to make the most of 50,000…
Real estate credit is now Australia’s number one investment class
The private real estate credit market is now Australia's number one investment class by annual investment volume according…
Young people hate making phone calls – could it be hurting their careers?
Ironically, younger generations are using smartphones for anything but actual phone calls.
Cristian De Nigris heads to Sotheby’s Woollahra
Eastern Suburbs expert, Cristian De Nigris has joined Sotheby’s Woollahra as he looks to move into the prestige…
Margaret Black AM hands over the reins to her daughter
Decorated agent, Margaret Black AM has handed over the reins of her Atherton agency to her daughter Diane…
Glenn Carpenter acquires Ray White Manly and Peninsula sales business
Glenn Carpenter has acquired Ray White Manly and Peninsula in New Zealand in a move that will further…
Ray White Bentleigh takes flight
The Ray White Carnegie team, led by Matthew Hurlston, Tom Grieve, and Josh Hommelhoff, has expanded their presence…
The Croft family launches Ray White Rural Dalby
James and Sally Croft have expanded their footprint in Queensland's Darling Downs, with the opening of Ray White…
Rental prices start to stagnate as conditions ease
There has been some positive news for tenants, with the latest Domain Rent Report revealing rental prices are…
Office assets becoming the new “alternative asset”
Demand for office assets has plummeted in recent years, with some experts now suggesting they could soon be…
Retirement villages could boost housing for older Australians
Retirement villages are a significantly cheaper housing option for older Australians and they could also help free up…
Elders Lifestyle Group expands with three acquisitions
Elders Lifestyle Group, a prominent real estate group operating from Forster to Brunswick Heads in NSW, has expanded…
Harneet Johal named head of performance and growth at McGrath Werribee
Former Office Manager, Harneet Johal has been promoted to Head of Performance and Growth at McGrath Werribee under…
Raine & Horne Lower North Shore opens fourth office in Northbridge
Raine & Horne Lower North Shore, led by principal Stuart Bourne, has opened its fourth office, Raine &…
Ryan Suhle heads up new Ray White Burpengary office
Up-and-coming young agent, Ryan Suhle is set to lead the new Ray White Burpengary office at just 21…
Proposed minimum standards could have dire impact on rental ecosystem
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has called on the State Government to phase in new minimum…
Borrowers stuck in ‘mortgage quicksand’
One in eight borrowers is stuck in 'mortgage quicksand' after extending their loan term in a bid to…
The number of million-dollar suburbs set to surge
Nearly 100 new suburbs are set to join the million-dollar club after the recent surge in house prices…
Tarneit leads nation as the ‘greenest’ suburb for solar installation
Tarneit, in Melbourne’s western growth corridor, is emerging as one of the nation’s leading suburbs when it comes…
Property values hit new record in 2023-24 financial year
Australian property values soared 8 per cent in the 2023-2024 financial year, overcoming a significant slump from the…
Realestate.com.au raises the bar for top properties with Luxe
Property portal realestate.com.au has launched a new premium listing product, Luxe, which is designed to raise the profile…
The Studio Estate Agents expands into Quakers Hill, enhances service coverage in Blacktown areas
The Studio Estate Agents, a trailblazer in real estate services, proudly announces the opening of their second office…
Zillow, Redfin facing video privacy lawsuits
US-based, Zillow and Redfin are facing class action lawsuits over their alleged use of secret tracking pixels on…
Early signs of relief as rents finally decline
There are finally some early signs of relief for tenants, with capital city rents declining and vacancy rates…
Knight Frank and Bayleys complete McGrath acquisition
Knight Frank and Bayleys have completed their acquisition of McGrath Limited and announced a new board of directors…
LJ Hooker expands its Queensland footprint
LJ Hooker has grown its presence in Far North Queensland with a new office in the Tablelands.
LJ Hooker Group gears up for performance
Pascal Pierre and Luke Whitelum have joined LJ Hooker’s high-performance team who are dedicated to attracting the best…
Queensland property continues its impressive run
Property prices across Queensland continue to go from strength to strength and it’s forcing home buyers to think…
Cathie Crampton heads back to Belle Property
Cathie Crampton has been named Head of Property Management Growth and Performance and will be looking to grow…
Property manager saves elderly tenant from eviction and despair
When an elderly tenant called to say he couldn’t afford rent or food, Ray White Maroochydore Property Manager,…
Slim pickings for buyers with less than $750,000
The constant surge in house prices across the country is making life difficult for buyers according to the…