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NSW has more than 40,000 unused ‘ghost homes’
In the midst of the escalating NSW housing crisis, startling figures have emerged, revealing a vast number of 'ghost homes' lying unused across the state.
Inflation remains steady, but rate cut hopes remain
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged at 3.4 per cent in the 12 months to February, however,…
Scaling the summit: BDMs and property managers roadmap to success
If you’re looking to become a property manager of the future, learn to converse with clients like an…
Regrowth celebrates three years of excellence in consulting and coaching
REGROWTH remains steadfast in its mission to redefine excellence and set new benchmarks in real estate.
Sydney’s cost of living stifling investment
Sydney’s high cost of living is holding it back as an investment hub, despite being one of the…
Service station sales slow as EVs use expands
With the use of electric vehicles (EVs) on the rise, there are concerns about the future of service…
Raine & Horne appoints Gary Hassett as Queensland state manager
Gary Hassett has been named Queensland State Manager for Raine & Horne bringing over two decades of real…
Marshall White Real Estate turns 60
Highly regarded, Marshall White Real Estate celebrates 60 years in business as one of Victoria’s leading brands.
Greg Allan named CEO of Harcourts Queensland
Experienced leader Greg Allan has come on board as CEO of Harcourts Queensland as the group aims to…
Coastal’s fresh take on real estate on the Gold Coast
Bespoke marketing, enhanced customer service and reinvesting resources in the local community will form the cornerstones of one…
A property manager’s rapid response brings tenant comfort after robbery
When a call came through to property manager Kat Byrne’s after hours number she was anticipating a potential…
Darwin property market on the cusp of major growth
Interstate investors are starting to pay attention to Darwin’s property market, potentially leading to the next growth phase…
Australian property market sees a surge in profitability
Even though transaction volumes increased at the end of 2023, the level of loss-making sales dropped to just…
Prash Nayar takes out REIWA’s Gift of the Gavel
WA has a new top auctioneer after Prash Nayar was awarded REIWA’s Gift of the Gavel.
Walter Antonelli joins Highland Property Group
Prestige property specialist Walter Antonelli has joined Highland Property Group, bringing his wealth of experience selling in the…
RE/MAX Australia named number two in sales
RE/MAX Australia has been named the number two country for transactions per agent in their category at the…
Jackson Robinson joins Colliers as Residential Site Specialist
Jackson Robinson has been named Residential Site Specialist by Colliers in a bid to capitalise on the strength…
Harcourts Tasmania’s new performance coach set to inspire
Harcourts Tasmania has appointed Molly Gibbons as Performance Coach, as she aims to “inspire and be inspired”.
Kolmeo now integrates with Inspection Express
Property management software provider Kolmeo now integrates with Australia’s premier inspection tool, Inspection Express.
First National celebrates its best performers
First National Real Estate has highlighted its best performers across the country in its state-based General Excellence and…
Calls to extend first home owner grant to established homes in WA
The Western Australian government needs to extend the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) to established homes to help…
Stayz announces the best holiday homes in Australia
Stayz has revealed its top 10 Australian holiday homes for 2024, with a haven for nature lovers in…
Canadian landlords call for “automatic eviction” rights
Landlords in Ontario, Canada, have launched an online petition calling for the “automatic eviction” for tenants who don’t…
Mum and dad builders targeting affordability and liveability
Mums and Dads looking to build a home in Victoria are increasingly targeting the “sweet spot” between location…
Australia’s only two-storey beach box up for grabs
What's believed to be Australia’s only two-storey beach box is up for grabs on the Mornington Peninsula, boasting…
Buyers and renters are increasingly worried about energy costs
The cost of living crisis is forcing both home buyers and renters to pay more attention to energy-efficient…
McGrath to sell to Knight Frank and Bayleys
John McGrath has struck a deal to sell McGrath Limited to Knight Frank and Bayleys, in a move…
Compass settles commissions law suit
Compass has agreed to a US$57.5 million settlement to resolve class-action lawsuits alleging the company, along with other…
Australia’s property market buckles as immigration hits a 70-year high
The Australian housing market is being put to the test after a record 765,900 new overseas arrivals landed…
REIQ: Queensland rental reforms are “unworkable”
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has warned new rental reforms currently before parliament are extreme, unnecessary…
Architectural gem hits the Sydney auction market
One of Sydney’s most unique homes, a cantilevered architectural gem high above Middle Harbour, will go to auction…
New virtual reality technology to preview homes before they’re built
New virtual reality (VR) technology has been released that allows people to preview homes before they are built…
The Sunshine State tops the list for investors chasing yield
Queensland is shaping up as a top investment location for investors searching for a combination of high yields…
Australia one of the world’s happiest countries
Australia has been named the 10th happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report 2024.
