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Nerida Conisbee: The uncomfortable truth about achieving housing affordability
There have been a lot of people, events and policies blamed for Australia's low level of housing affordability.
Lending indicators show buyer numbers are rising
Despite high interest rates, the number of active buyers in the market is on the rise, according to…
WA and QLD the best locations for growth and yield
Western Australia and Queensland have a number of locations where investors can potentially see both capital growth and…
REIQ calls on QLD Government to do more in State Budget
Ahead of the State Budget, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling for more action to…
Housing affordability improves for the first time since 2021
Housing affordability for home buyers has finally turned a corner, showing improvement for the first time in three…
NSW proposed no grounds eviction laws to hurt landlord rights
The deadline for submissions into proposed no grounds evictions laws in NSW is approaching, amidst concerns, that landlords'…
Harcourts goes global with new ‘We make it possible’ brand position
Using the string of HX2024 network conferences across South Africa, New Zealand and Australia as its launch platform…
Signs the rental market is easing in Perth
There are growing signs that the rental market in Perth is easing with median rents holding steady for…
Committed to community: How Steve Turner is making a difference
“Don’t write a cheque, turn up.”
The AREAs: More awards than ever before in 2024
Submissions for the 2024 REA Excellence Awards have opened, with more awards to win this year than ever…
Broken Hill could solve Australia’s housing woes
A buyers agent is calling for Australia’s inland cities to undergo an urban renewal in a bid to…
One in 10 borrowers has missed a mortgage repayment
Higher interest rates and rising costs have led to more than one in ten borrowers missing a mortgage…
Happy campers keep caravan parks in hot demand
Demand for caravan parks remains high as the sector continues to build on the momentum from the lockdown…
How to proactively and peacefully manage legislative changes with your landlords
Property managers looking to create a smooth path to legislative compliance with their landlords need to be proactive…
Rental conditions ease for the third straight month
Rental conditions have eased slightly for the first consecutive month with the national vacancy rate reaching its highest…
Mala Maharaj appointed CEO of RE/MAX New Zealand and Fiji
Don Ha has stepped aside as head of RE/MAX in New Zealand, with Mala Maharaj named the new…
Family ties for the new Ray White Wollert
Michael Assaad, Abraham Solomon and Mike Assaad have launched Ray White Wollert as the trio of experienced agents…
New Armstrong Creek office marks McGrath’s regional expansion
McGrath Estate Agents has launched the new McGrath Armstrong Creek in regional Victoria, marking the group's expansion into…
Government offers cheap loans to boost energy efficiency
The federal government has announced a new initiative through the Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF) that will offer…
Ray White Summer Hill expands it’s reach
Brothers Michael and Andrew Simpson from Ray White Summer Hill have acquired a second office as they look…
Tony Yip joins PRD in the ACT
PRD has welcomed two new offices in the ACT under Principal Tony Yip in the Canberra CBD and…
Carla Healy steps up at Raine & Horne Ayr
Carla Healy will take the reins at Raine & Horne Ayr from long-term principals Nora and Peter Andersen.
RE/MAX legend Garry Malcolm notches up 20 years
Managing Director of RE/MAX Team Realty, Garry Malcolm, and wife and business partner Maree, have celebrated 20 years…
Jeremy Brink joins BresicWhitney
Experienced Sydney sales agent Jeremy Brink has joined BresicWhitney and is set to help bolster the company's market…
REIV warns new rental standards may overburden landlords financially
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged the State Government to consider the introduction of proposed…
REINSW appoints AI bot called Alice Ing as board advisor
The Real Estate Institute of NSW has appointed an Artificial Intelligence bot as an advisor to its board,…
Young West Aussie’s willing to sacrifice to buy a home
Young home buyers in Western Australia are prepared to make sacrifices on their dream home to overcome cost-of-living…
Millions of Australian homes at risk of natural disasters
Almost half of Australian homes are at risk of bushfire, while 8.1 per cent face flood threats, according…
Australians squirrel away billions in the bank
Australians squirrelled away $4.69 billion in April as households continue to deal with the rising cost of living…
City-dwellers head for regional Australia in growing numbers
The number of city-dwellers sick and tired of expensive, overpopulated cities and deciding to move to regional Australia…
Optimistic outlook: 93 per cent of agency owners expect revenue growth
More than 90 per cent of real estate agency owners anticipate positive revenue growth over the next 12…
Brisbane overtakes Canberra as property prices rise
Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide continue to lead home prices into record territory with national values up 0.8 per…
Proptech Labs acquires reHeroes to enhance AI-driven PM solutions
Proptech Labs, a leader in AI first technology solutions for property management, has acquired reHeroes, a prominent innovator in…
Offices changing to meet worker demand: HTW
The nature of the office market is changing to accommodate the evolving needs of workforces according to the…
Australia’s very own UFO house is out of this world
If you’re looking for a home that’s light years ahead of the rest of the competition, this UFO-shaped…