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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 Greater Western Sydney
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.
Sydney cottage sold for $1.5 million after legal battle over squatter’s rights
A small fibro cottage in Sydney’s south recently sold for $1.5 million, but the property’s history is anything…
Sophie Su appointed as director at Kay & Burton
As part of its strategic expansion and commitment to excellence, Kay & Burton is proud to announce the…
Barry Plant’s “Call-lympics” nets 1800 appraisals
Barry Plant's network-wide appraisal drive, dubbed the "Call-lympics," has resulted in over 1,800 appraisals booked during two short…
Most buyers and sellers rate their experience with agents positively
Three-quarters of buyers and sellers involved in a property transaction in the past year have rated their experience…
Valentina Parra finds work-life balance through auctioneering
When experienced sales agent, Valentina Parra, made the move to Ray White corporate, she realised she missed the…
Australian owner-occupier mortgage surges $154 a day
The average new owner-occupier mortgage in Australia has reached a record high of $636,597, marking an increase of…
Dwelling approvals fall as NSW housing faces a ‘perfect storm’
New dwelling approvals are declining across NSW and the state government’s approach to tackle the issue is leading…
Anna Neelagama resigns from REIA
Anna Neelagama has resigned as chief executive officer of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), but will…
Million-dollar milestones: Australia’s next wave of suburbs on the rise
More than 160 suburbs could join the million-dollar club in the next 12 months, according to research from…
Cash rate likely on hold, but a cut looms
Experts are predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia will be leaving the cash rate steady in August, but…
Gold Coast’s ‘view tax’ sparks outcry
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has hit out at the City of Gold Coast for slugging…
Townhouses surge: Transforming NZ’s housing landscape
Townhouses have become a significant growth component for the New Zealand housing market, making up almost half of…
Brocke Hambrecht opens Belle Property Commercial Brisbane North
Experienced auctioneer Brocke Hambrecht has launched Belle Property Commercial Brisbane North, expanding the brand's presence in Southeast Queensland.