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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 with three key acquisitions in Ballina, Brunswick Heads and Wooli.
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…
Inflation jump could spark interest rate rise
A 14th cash rate hike is once again on the table, after the monthly inflation rose to 4…
Property gains hit a 14-year high
Homeowners are cashing in on the back of rising prices, with profitable resales reaching the highest level since…
Chantelle Collin named partner at BresicWhitney
Head of Property Management at BresicWhitney, Chantelle Collin has officially become a partner, on the back of her…
Property prices set for more growth in the next year
Australian property prices are now expected to rise as much as 5 per cent in 2024, with a…
Shane Broekman launches Laing+Simmons The Forest
Northern Beaches expert, Shane Broekman has launched Laing+Simmons The Forest as he gets set to capitalise on the…
Land Services WA takes strategic stake in Realtime Conveyancer
Land Services WA has taken a stake in Realtime Conveyancer, allowing the platform to continue its growth trajectory.
Shani Costi appointed general manager at Costi Cohen
Commercial property buyers agency Costi Cohen has appointed Shani Costi as general manager, as it looks to significantly…
Luna Park expected to sell for about $70 million
Sydney’s iconic amusement park, Luna Park, has hit the market for the first time in two decades.
10 things to know about the NZ property market right now
Regulatory change is a huge theme for housing at present, so in this environment CoreLogic's Chief Property Economist,…
Residential yields outperform commercial assets
Rising interest rates have seen yields increase across different asset classes, however, residential property has been steadily outpacing…
Woodards braves the cold to help Change Lives
Members of the Woodards have spent a night sleeping rough and in the process raised over $146,000 as…
Pedro De Matos leads the new Harcourts Petersham
Pedro De Matos is looking to expand his reach as he launches the new Harcourts Petersham.
Ashlee Berry joins the Property Council
The Property Council ACT has appointed Ashlee Berry as Property Council ACT and Capital Region Executive Director.
Ivan Gunawan and Karlina Widjaja launch Stone Maroubra
Ivan Gunawan and Karlina Widjaja will head up the Stone Maroubra and serve as the directors of the…
SA’s new rental laws to come into effect
South Australia's new rental reforms are set to take effect on 1 July and will see new rights…