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‘Bleak’ outlook for office assets as workers stay home
Workers are not returning to the office leading to sustained upward pressure on vacancy rates and a negative outlook for the sector according to an expert.
Vacancy rates fall again in the new year
Rental availability declined further in January, with the national vacancy rate falling to 1.09 per cent.
RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kicked off 2024 with an interest rate hold, electing to keep the…
Belle Property expands its reach across Brisbane’s Northern suburbs
Brooke Hawthorne from Belle Property Ascot is opening a new office in Nundah and expanding her reach in…
McGrath unveils its comprehensive brand redesign
McGrath Founder and Chief Executive Officer John McGrath said it was a new era for the brand.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate servicing two new locations
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate are expanding in Queensland with Angie Keegan running the Plainland office and…
Benjamin Dax and Ruth Roberts expand to Bentleigh
Benjamin Dax and Ruth Roberts of Woodards Carnegie are growing their reach by acquiring the nearby Bentleigh office.
Chris Shine and Justine Dill return to Raine & Horne
Raine & Horne alumni Chris Shine and Justine Dill are returning to the brand to head up the…
Knight Frank Australia champions diversity with the Property Council of Australia
Knight Frank is focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion in partnership with the Property Council of Australia NSW.
Ray White expands its footprint across the far north of New Zealand
Ray White continues its growth in New Zealand's far north with business owner Sean Stratton acquiring multiple offices…
First home owners join MyBrix looking to sell their mortgage to investors
Sydney-based FinTech start-up, MyBrix, has received its first applications from property owners looking to sell their mortgage debt…
Eight new Perth suburbs hit the million-dollar mark
Perth’s booming property market has seen eight new suburbs hit the million-dollar median house price according to The…
You can now order your own ‘foldable’ home from Amazon
If you’ve been looking for an affordable home, the good news is that Amazon can now deliver a…
Will Queensland’s portable bond scheme be a welcome reform or a nightmare?
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has welcomed a State Government bridging bond loan initiative to help…
River city welcomes a new RE/MAX office
With a legacy of real estate excellence spanning three generations, the move into business ownership has always been…
Australia’s auction season kicks off with near-record activity
Australia has recorded the second biggest start to auction season on record, with 1671 properties going under the…
Zillow launch their new 3D tour experience on Apple Vision Pro
US property platform Zillow, has launched Zillow Immerse in the Apple Vision Pro app story, providing buyers with…
What the Apple Vision Pro means for real estate
The Apple Vision Pro has the potential to change the way Australians view properties and drive engagement and…
Top agents open a new Sydney Sotheby’s office
Maclay Longhurst and Emily Davidson have taken the next step in their already successful real estate careers, opening…
Competition cools despite record low vacancy rates
Vacancy rates have returned to record low levels, but there is hope for renters, with new data showing…
RE/MAX makes an impact in Mareeba
RE/MAX has welcomed respected Mareeba business owner and real estate professional Aurelia Rogato and her team to the…
Elders Residential Real Estate debuts brand refresh
Rural property experts Elders have untaken a brand refresh of their residential arm as they celebrate their 185th…
The Agency recruits market leaders in Melbourne’s Williamstown
Highly regarded real estate professional Leigh Melbourne and his team have joined The Agency Victoria, and are looking…
New Zealand property prices continue their recovery in January
Home prices across New Zealand have continued to rebound, with values up 0.4 per cent in January according…
Rates likely to stay on hold after inflation tumbles
Inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in two years, with experts now predicting the Reserve Bank of…
3 strategies Ekland Gomes used to sell $3.77 billion in property
Last year was a challenging one for many agents in the US real estate market.
More retail assets likely to come to market as transactions rise
The retail sector has started the new year with a flurry of activity and there could be more…
Western Sydney popular with first-home buyers
A host of suburbs across Western Sydney have topped the list of the most popular with first-home buyers,…
Queensland estate to offer residents a private airpark
A $65 million master planned community on Queenland’s Fraser Coast will provide residents with access to one of…
Cirrus8 brings David Matulis on board to boost its international expansion
Commercial property management software company Cirrus8 is bringing in David Matulis to help accelerate the business's international expansion.
Mixed results as home values climb for the 12th straight month
Australian property values have risen for the 12th consecutive month, but market performance remained varied among the capital…
Tax cut could unlock 10,000 affordable rental homes
Lowering a single tax on build-to-rent housing could protect 150,000 new homes and create a further 10,000 affordable…
South Australian property prices hit a record high
South Australian property continues to go from strength to strength with new data showing the median price has…
Swimming pools make homes more valuable
The backyard pool is always a popular feature during the summer holidays and now new data shows that…
Knight Frank expands its capital advisory presence across Asia-Pacific
Knight Frank has made some key appointments in Australia and Singapore to strengthen its market position in Asia.