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Commercial transaction volumes could bounce back in 2024
Commercial transaction volumes are set to rebound as opportunistic buyers look to capitalise on lower prices and a potential cut in interest rates, according to an expert.
Property prices hit new highs as growth continues
Australia’s property market has fully recovered from the 2022 downturn, with prices hitting a record high in the…
Anton Babkov steps aside as Rex Software CEO
Anton Babkov, one of the founders of Rex Software, has stepped aside as chief executive officer and will…
First National CEO Ray Ellis to step down
First National Real Estate has today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Ray Ellis will step down from his…
Stockdale & Leggo appoint Catherine Rogers as new COO
When Catherine Rogers started her career in reception, little did she know that more than 20 years later…
Rents hit another record high but growth likely to slow
Tenants continue to feel the pressure of the housing crisis, with rents surging to a record high and…
Inside the Brisbane home used in Boy Swallows Universe
A trio of Brisbane homes have showcased the Queensland capital to the world as part of the hit…
Kolmeo’s new workflow checklists to help save time and money
Property management software provider Kolmeo has launched its latest innovative feature - workflow checklists.
US commission lawsuit takes aim at 35 agencies and industry groups
A major commission lawsuit has been filed in California that names more than 35 defendants, including the National…
Over two-thirds of mortgage holders struggle to make repayments
Life isn’t getting any easier for mortgage holders, with over two-thirds struggling to make their repayments according to…
Rising construction costs signal a return to trend
Construction cost increases have started to reaccelerate, but experts believe this is just a return to trend and…
Developers struggle to sell off the Paris Olympic Village
Developers building the Paris Olympic Village are struggling to sell the apartments once the Games are finished, due…
Zillow’s new feature helps renters build credit history
US real estate platform Zillow will introduce credit-building payment reporting so tenants who pay their rent on time…
Queensland rental crisis: vacancies dip, social housing queue soars
Queensland’s vacancy rate has continued to fall, while the state’s social housing waiting list has climbed to 43,000.
Academics say first-home buyers shouldn’t buy now
First-home buyers should be cautious about purchasing in the current market, according to academics.
Industry leaders unite at theOne Conference: pioneering success strategies for real estate in 2024
Win January and you win then you win the rest of the year was the main message from…
Mathew Tiller: Property market more balanced in 2024
Increasing stock levels will create a more balanced property market in 2024, but prices will still climb, according…
Exceeding expectations: Toowoomba team joins First National
Even after 31 years in real estate, Andrew Lynch still believes in the one-percenters.
NSW vacancy rates ease but crisis far from over
Renters across NSW have seen a slight reprieve in December with vacancy rates rising but the rental crisis…
Premier Chris Minns: NSW won’t meet housing targets
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has waved the white flag and admitted the state has “no chance”…
New Zealand tenant wins compensation for bad neighbours
An Auckland tenant has been awarded compensation after reporting 25 incidents involving neighbouring renters, including finding a man…
LJ Hooker appoints Campbell Dunoon as Head of Network in New Zealand
The LJ Hooker Group has appointed respected industry leader Campbell Dunoon as Head of Network - New Zealand…
Perth price growth set to continue in 2024
Perth house prices could grow as much as 10 per cent this year, with rising interest rates failing…
New Zealand property prices rise for the third straight month
The rebound in home prices across New Zealand has continued, with prices rising 1 per cent in December…
Is Adam Neumann’s apartment venture already struggling for money?
Adam Neumann's new apartment venture, Flow, looks to have encountered financial difficulties with its earliest acquisitions.
Property portal Homely celebrates its 10th birthday
A decade after a poor home buying experience left Jason Spencer lamenting the fact he couldn’t read street…
First-home buyers surge, defying rising costs and rates
First-home buyers are fighting back against rising interest rates, the increased cost of borrowing and the increasing cost…
The best properties on the market right now with great tennis courts
With the Australian Open getting underway, tennis fever is back and more people than ever are wanting to…
Tenants who took on their landlords and won
It’s been a tough year for renters with a lock of supply and rising rents and it’s meant…
Celly Jeal to lead First National Tin Can Bay
Experienced property manager Celly Jeal has joined First National Real Estate and will lead the new Tin Can…
Auction Snitch app to boost price transparency in property market
Two Sydney entrepreneurs, with a background in real estate and tech projects, have launched a new app that…
Top talent steps into Harcourts CEO roles in two states
Building an auction culture in Victoria and zeroing in on growth and productivity will form the focus for…
Temporary buyer window opens in slowing Sydney luxury market
Price growth in Sydney’s luxury property market is starting to slow down opening up a ‘temporary window’ to…