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Justin Gay opens Ray White Rural Crookwell
Justin Gay, Principal of Ray White Goulburn, has opened his second office in his hometown of Crookwell.
Jason Leary joins The Agency in Queensland
Queensland agent Jason Leary has made the move to The Agency and is set to build on his…
Nick Matulic and David Aktas join forces with Kerry Jarvis
Leading agents Nick Matulic and David Aktas have partnered with Kerry Jarvis to create Ray White The Ryde…
Buyers find more options as property supply rises
Properties will need to be priced right coming into the spring selling season, with the latest data from…
Nationwide workshops to shape future of property services qualifications
BuildSkills Australia (BuildSkills) will hold consultation workshops around the country as part of qualification reform in the property…
One-minute data: Rental vacancy rate stabilises as investors return
The national rental vacancy rate held steady at 1.42 per cent in July, with some cities seeing improved…
Construction costs spike again, driving property prices to new heights
Last year, it looked like the rapid rise in construction costs had come to an end.
Angela Limanis on breaking barriers: How women can succeed in auctioneering
Not letting your fears outweigh your passion for real estate is the key to more female agents taking…
Kolmeo’s new platform to deliver smart, on-demand services for tenants and landlords
Property management software provider Kolmeo has launched an innovative new platform for its subscribers aimed at helping them…
One-minute data: Perth’s rental market shows signs of easing
Perth's rental market is showing slight signs of easing, with the vacancy rate inching up in July.
Step inside Polly Pocket’s life-sized dream compact adventure
Would you like to stay in a home that's pink, plastic, and doesn't have a working shower?
Buyers cautious with economy stuck between a ‘rock and a hard place’
The Australian property market is currently mixed with the economy trapped between a ‘rock and a hard place’…
REA Group reports revenue and net profit surge
REA Group has reported strong financial results for the year ended June 30, 2024, with revenue up 23…
LJ Hooker Penrith acquires a substantial rent roll
Peter and Kerrie Stanford are celebrating 30 years with LJ Hooker by acquiring a substantial rent roll in…
Ex-partners forced to live together to save money
Almost one in five Australians have been forced to remain living with an ex to save money on…
Population growth puts renters under extreme pressure
Surging population numbers are continuing to drive the rental crisis and politicians will need to answer for policies…
Geoff Lucas contract terminated with The Agency
The Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of The Agency, Geoff Lucas, has had his contract with…
Coronis Bracken Ridge celebrates successful first year
Cassandra and Dion Saab have had an impressive first year as Agency Directors at Coronis Bracken Ridge.
Tamara Lee joins Harcourts Solutions
Multi-award winning agent Tamara Lee has made the move to Harcourts Solutions in Brisbane's Inner Northwestern corridor.
John Gunthorpe joins JLL as director of valuations – agribusiness
JLL has appointed John Gunthorpe as Director of Value and Risk Advisory – Agribusiness, bringing over 15 years…
BresicWhitney unveils stunning Lower North Shore office
BresicWhitney has unveiled a stunning new office on Sydney's Lower North Shore, continuing its tradition of creating inspiring…
Laing+Simmons Young Property: where art, charity, and community meet
Laing+Simmons Young Property isn’t just a real estate agency, it’s a community hub, a centre for people to…
Monthly rental growth hits lowest rate in four years
The Australian rental market has experienced its slowest growth in four years, with new data showing a modest 0.1 per…
Thomas Crawford and Vincent Doran launch Crawford Doran
Top Adelaide agents Thomas Crawford and Vincent Doran have launched their own agency, Crawford Doran, in Adelaide's inner…
Katie Daunt shines in first year at Coronis Bayside
Katie Daunt has celebrated a successful first year as Agency Director of Coronis Bayside, on the back of…
Rodney Triffett takes on Harcourts West Coast
Local agent Rodney Triffett has acquired Harcourts West Coast, aiming to build on the agency's success in the…
Nick Tsaccounis named equity partner at Highland
Top agent Nick Tsaccounis has been promoted to equity partner at Highland, recognising his 15 years of high…
Ray White Warrnambool raises $51,050 for mental health
The Ray White Warrnambool team has hosted their third annual Charity Ball, raising over $50,000 for the Let's…
NSW to ban background check fees for renters
The NSW government is set to ban fees charged to prospective tenants for background checks when applying for…
Mount Vernon Cemetery hits the market: 33,000 quiet tenants included
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New Zealand property profits plunge to lowest since 2015
The proportion of properties selling for a profit in New Zealand has hit its lowest level since 2015.
International student caps not enough to free up housing
Universities across Australia could soon face new regulations limiting their international student enrolments to a maximum of 40…
What if 1 in every 3 buyer enquiries was your next potential seller?
One of the trickiest things to do in real estate is get your foot in the door with…
RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at its August…
One-minute data: Perth unit prices match 2014 peak amid soaring demand
Perth's property market is heating up, with unit prices reaching a decade-high milestone.