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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 borrowing more money than ever.
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.
Cristian De Nigris heads to Sotheby’s Woollahra
Eastern Suburbs expert, Cristian De Nigris has joined Sotheby’s Woollahra as he looks to move into the prestige…
Margaret Black AM hands over the reins to her daughter
Decorated agent, Margaret Black AM has handed over the reins of her Atherton agency to her daughter Diane…
Glenn Carpenter acquires Ray White Manly and Peninsula sales business
Glenn Carpenter has acquired Ray White Manly and Peninsula in New Zealand in a move that will further…
Ray White Bentleigh takes flight
The Ray White Carnegie team, led by Matthew Hurlston, Tom Grieve, and Josh Hommelhoff, has expanded their presence…
The Croft family launches Ray White Rural Dalby
James and Sally Croft have expanded their footprint in Queensland's Darling Downs, with the opening of Ray White…
Rental prices start to stagnate as conditions ease
There has been some positive news for tenants, with the latest Domain Rent Report revealing rental prices are…
Office assets becoming the new “alternative asset”
Demand for office assets has plummeted in recent years, with some experts now suggesting they could soon be…
Retirement villages could boost housing for older Australians
Retirement villages are a significantly cheaper housing option for older Australians and they could also help free up…
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…
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…