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REIQ calls for stamp duty concessions to keep up with rising property prices
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has called for the stamp duty concession threshold for first home buyers to be increased to be more in line with current day property prices.
NAR president Tracy Kasper resigns in shock move
The turmoil at the top at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has continued with president Tracy Kasper…
Vacancy rates ease in December
After a tough year for renters, there are some early signs that relief might be on the way…
Relief for renters as house rents remain steady
After a tough few years for renters, there is now a glimmer of hope with house rents across…
Housing approvals remain at low levels
Despite surging demand and already low stock levels, new house building approvals numbers have fallen, with the Government’s…
Over 100 Gold Coast properties to be auctioned at The Event
Over 100 properties are set to go under the hammer at the iconic Gold Coast auction day The…
Raine & Horne acquires New Zealand’s Mike Pero Real Estate network
Australian real estate brand Raine & Horne is expanding its reach after acquiring the nationwide Mike Pero Real…
The top 50 residential real estate influencers for 2023
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, record sales and the AI…
Geared for growth on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast real estate market has emerged as a standout success story in the wake of the…
Barry Johnston named new REINSW president
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has named Barry Johnston as its new president.
Property market resilience to be tested in 2024
After bouncing back in 2023, the resilience of the property market is set to be tested according to…
Perth property prices predicted to jump up to 10 per cent in 2024
Perth property prices could soar as much as 10 per cent in 2024, according to Damian Collins, who…
REIQ Zone Chairs to enhance local real estate insights
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has appointed 16 Zone Chairs to lend their voice and local…
A year of two halves for property growth
The past 12 months has been a year of two halves for the Australian property market, with ongoing…
Step inside Santa’s home with a virtual tour that unveils the magic of Christmas
Surrounded by crisp white snow and adorned with festive lights and mistletoe, Santa’s North Pole cabin isn’t on…
The Agency hires head of agent recruitment and growth
Leading real estate recruitment professional Harriet Saunders has joined The Agency as Head of Agent Recruitment and Growth…
NSW Fair Trading cautions against inadequate real estate training
NSW Fair Trading has urged agents and property managers to only use trusted, quality focused and registered training…
Adam Neumann turns attention to new venture after WeWork collapse
Hot on the heels of the besieged WeWork being forced to file for bankruptcy, founder Adam Neumann has…
Ray White AKG makes strategic shift leading into 2024
Ray White AKG, a leading real estate agency in Brisbane, has shifted towards a service-oriented model aimed at…
Sydney property outperforms expectations, with more growth ahead
Pent-up demand across Sydney’s property market has seen price increases outperform analysts' forecasts, with an expert predicting 2024…
Barry Plant Eastern Group takes a collaborative approach to growth
Just over 12 months on from the successful acquisition of Philip Webb Real Estate, Barry Plant Eastern Group…
Housing crisis is due to lack of supply, not immigration
The more than 500,000 new immigrants aren’t causing pressure on the housing market or making property prices more…
Shane Smollen to sell Byron Bay beauty worth more than $40 million
A lavish beachfront property in Byron Bay, spanning three land titles with a 30m coast frontage, is currently…
Vacancy rates ease but market remains exceptionally tight
You wouldn’t call it a Christmas gift, but vacancy rates eased slightly in November, with the national vacancy…
Australia’s top-growth suburbs saw values rise 30 per cent
The top-performing suburbs across the country, saw their values surge more than 20 per cent this year according…
Housing affordability drops to a new low
Australians are struggling to afford housing like never before as rising interest rates and soaring housing and rental…
Foreign investment fees up, aiming to ease Aussie housing crisis
The Federal Government will triple foreign investment fees for the purchase of established homes and double ‘ghost house’…
Agency operating costs and commissions impacting profit margins
Challenging market conditions over the past few years with rising costs and declining commissions have been weighing on…
Store linked to bushranger Ned Kelly hits the market
A Benalla store where Ned Kelly battled with police has hit the market for the first time in…
Perth house prices hit a new record high
Strong demand for property in Perth has seen the median house price hit a record high of $585,000…
RBA appoints a new chief economist and assistant governor
Sarah Hunter has been appointed chief economist and assistant governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
Property prices could rise 4 per cent next year
The rebound in the property market is expected to continue in 2024, with values to rise by up…
Aussies are stashing cash in their offset accounts
Borrowers are stashing spare cash in their offset accounts in a bid to help fend off higher interest…
The Block serial buyer Danny Wallis to offload his 11 Victorian properties
One of the biggest buyers on The Block, Danny Wallis, is set to sell all of Victorian investment…