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Distressed listings fall in all capital cities
The number of distressed listings has fallen substantially over the past year, as mortgage holders weather the interest rate storm and look forward to potential cuts later this year.
Buyers given chance to assess a home’s climate risk on property portal
A major US property portal has given buyers the ability to assess prospective property purchases according to how…
Vacancy rates drop again to a record low 1.07 per cent
The rental crisis is showing no signs of easing just yet, with new data finding that the national…
Council takes legal action on what could be the world’s worst home
A UK council has taken legal action against a homeowner with a derelict property where vegetation grows inside.
Sail away to your own slice of paradise on Victor Island
If you’ve ever wanted to own an island in the Whitsundays, now is your chance with Victor Island…
National median house and unit prices continue to rise
National house prices have tipped over the $1 million mark after a strong quarter of growth right across…
One-in-four eastern state homes paid for with cash
More than $120 billion worth of property was purchased in Australia’s eastern states with cash in 2023.
Kylie Davis to guide REACH Australia 2024 cohort
PropTech expert Kylie Davis has been appointed as the Entrepreneur in Residence for the the REACH Australia and…
WA and Queensland renters in a world of pain
Western Australia and Queensland now lead the nation when it comes to rental hardship, according to the latest…
Angela Avgerinos returns to Laing+Simmons as head of network performance
Experienced real estate professional Angela Avgerinos is headed back to Laing+Simmons as the new Head of Network Performance,…
First National name their top performers in QLD
First National Real Estate has highlighted its best performers for the past 12 months, with Ryan McCann from…
Andrew Doyle returns to RWC Queensland
Mr Doyle will work across all facets of commercial property sales, with a particular focus on industrial asset…
Knight Frank appoints John-Paul Stichbury to the Living Sectors team
John-Paul Stichbury has been appointed Partner, Valuation & Advisory at Knight Frank Australia as the company aims to…
Ricardo Cappelletti and Bryce Pane launch AND Property
Ricardo Cappelletti and Bryce Pane have launched the new commercial agency AND Property, aiming to disrupt the industrial…
Raine & Horne expands into Denmark in WA
Raine & Horne has broadened its reach in Western Australia with a new office in the tourist hotspot…
Ray White launches new Caves Beach office
Troy McLennan and Ty Zink will head up the new Ray White Caves Beach office as they continue…
REIA names the finalists for National Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has named the finalists for this year's National Awards for Excellence,…
Ray White Projects expands to the nation’s capital
Ray White Projects has launched in Canberra, ready to help market and sell some of the city's premium…
Burgess Rawson names Chelsea Anderson as senior assets manager
Accomplished centre manager, Chelsea Anderson has joined Burgess Rawson as Senior Assets Manager as the company aims to…
Ray White Silverdale expands its presence on the Hibiscus Coast
Ray White Silverdale has taken over another local agency as Glenn Carpenter and Craig Catley expand their presence…
First National Port Stephens resurrect the famous ‘Chopper Ball’ for charity
First National Port Stephens has relaunched the famous “Chopper Ball” and has raised $62,016 to help support the…
What sellers want in a real estate agent
Today’s sellers want a real estate agent that will work hard to get the best outcome for them…
Japanese garden oasis for sale in the heart of Horsley Park
One of Australia’s most unique properties, featuring its own Japanese-style gardens, with pontoons and bridges has hit the…
Four years later: How Covid changed housing trends
In the four years since the onset of Covid, the housing market has seen prices surge 32.5 per…
Andre Agassi inspires Ready24 attendees to redefine success
More than 1000 real estate professionals packed Royal Randwick today for Ready24, eager to level up and further…
REA Group’s Ready24 raises $400,000 for charity
Ready24 has returned for another year, with the sold-out event set to raise over $400,000 for community organisations…
Modular construction and airspace development form part of plant to ease housing crisis
Building homes with more modular and prefab construction, along with using airspace over existing buildings for new development…
High-income households rent more, low-income renters face greater stress
The number of high-income households who choose to rent is on the rise, while lower-income renters are under…
Tenants union calls for empty home levy in Tasmania
The Tenants Union of Tasmania has called for an empty home levy after discovering almost 1000 homes were…
Median household incomes can only afford 39 per cent of rental properties
Rental affordability is at its worst level in almost two decades, with households earning a median income of…
A landlords’ burden: Expert calls to cut ‘regressive’ taxes
A prominent property market analyst and buyer’s agent has called for governments to slash “regressive taxes” such as…
Tiny Sunshine Coast cottage gets 104 bids at auction
A tiny Sunshine Coast cottage, that looks like your grandma’s house, received a staggering 104 bids at action…
New housing lending continues to drop
The value of new housing lending fell in January for the second consecutive month, according to the latest…
Auckland landlord ordered to pay huge fine for property unfit for humans
In a landmark Tenancy Tribunal decision, a West Auckland landlord has been fined NZ$69,563 (AUD$65,125.95) for serious violations…
More Australian women own property than men but struggle with early entry
More Australian women own property than their male counterparts but are more likely to do so later in…