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New Zealand’s million-dollar suburbs face price pinch
The number of million-dollar suburbs is falling in New Zealand, with rapid price growth slowing considerably in recent years.
Kerri-Ann Smee joins REIQ board
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has announced the appointment of Kerri-Ann Smee to its board, following…
Frank Greeff to depart Domain Group
Frank Greeff, former Head of Industry at Domain and Realbase co-founder and former CEO, is set to leave…
Chris Sales joins Knight Frank on the Sunshine Coast
Experienced commercial agent Chris Sales has moved his agency across to Knight Frank, establishing the brand's presence on…
How a trip to Disneyland turned Buxton’s Owen Bowditch into a Make-A-Wish ambassador
When Buxton Brighton agent Owen Bowditch gets on stage to raise money for Make-A-Wish Australia, he’s not just…
The tiny homes made from ‘junk’
Overcoming the financial challenge of entering the property market has become more achievable with the rise of the…
Renters forced to save their pennies for essential costs
Surging unit rents are finally slowing down in the major capital cities as the heat comes out of…
Julian Rowe joins Ray White Northern Beaches
Leading agent Julian Rowe is headed to the new Ray White Northern Beaches, as the group ramps up…
Pulse Property expands with a second office to open in the Sutherland Shire
Pulse Property, a leading real estate agency in the Sutherland Shire, is set to expand and open a…
Changing the game for renters and landlords
Leap Real Estate always strives to think outside the box.
Levi Thompson expands his presence with Coronis Warner
Levi Thompson has launched Coronis Warner in the heart of Pine Rivers and is set to expand his…
George Karasalidis heads to Ray White
George Karasalidis is bringing his team across to Ray White as the leading agent looks to continue to…
Corina Nesci named partner at Highland Southern Highlands
Top agent, Corina Nesci has been named as the newest partner at Highland after a successful 18 months…
Professionals Real Estate expands nationally
Professionals Real Estate marks a strong start to the new financial year with nine new offices and a…
Brandon Pilgrim opens Ray White Burnside ready to dominate high-end market
A decade after starting his career with Ray White in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs, Brandon Pilgrim has opened his…
Why your online profile matters more than ever
Real estate agents risk losing potential clients if they present outdated, unprofessional online profiles, warns a top US-based…
Retail thriving despite tight-spending environment
Despite a cost of living crisis, retail properties have experienced a revival this year, with rising interest in…
The power of putting community first
For the G.J. Gardner Homes Shoalhaven team, supporting local communities is just good business.
Homebuyers borrow more than ever but the market may be slowing down
The volume of new home loans fell last month, but when buyers do take on a mortgage they're…
Megan Jaffe brings Ray White back to Ponsonby
High-profile owner of Ray White Remuera, Megan Jaffe and her business partner Thomas Farmer, continue to build on…
Transforming prospecting: Laing+Simmons debuts new agent training academy
Laing+Simmons has launched a new training program set to supercharge agent’s lead conversion rates and generate more listings…
Mixed bag of rental distress across Australia
Rental distress is easing in some areas but rising in others, but the impact of high rents remains…
Vacancy rates rise again in the capital cities
Pressure is slowly starting to ease for struggling tenants, with new data showing the national vacancy rate is…
Perth agent’s gas mask video goes viral
A Perth real estate agent has gone viral for his unique marketing of a rundown house with a…
Perth rents unchanged for the fourth month in a row
Perth renters are slowly starting to see conditions ease, with rents remaining unchanged for the fourth straight month.
A platform to inspire and empower women
Taking home the title of Most Influential Woman in Property at last year’s REA Excellence Awards was more…
Laing+Simmons equip property managers with domestic violence training
Laing+Simmons have equipped their property managers to deal with domestic violence situations through a training session facilitated by…
Keystart limits increased in WA to reflect changing buying conditions
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has welcomed the State Government’s increase to the Keystart property…
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…
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.