Real Estate News
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Domain’s December 2024 House Price report: insights across Australia’s capital cities
Australia’s property market experienced a mix of resilience and deceleration in the final quarter of 2024.
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Housing industry demands urgent action on supply crisis
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pushing for bold action to address Australia's housing crisis, as the country falls significantly short of meeting its housing targets ahead of the 2025 Federal Election.
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From Cluttered to Clear: How Matterport’s Latest Tools Transform Property Presentations
This is part one of a four-part series examining Matterport's latest releases and their impact on property marketing. Throughout this series, we'll explore how these tools are changing the way agents present and market properties. In Part 1, Elite Agent Editor Samantha McLean speaks exclusively with Steven Kounnas, Director of Enterprise Sales at Captur3d (one of Matterport's Australian Platform Partners),…
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Todd and Danielle Utley join The Agency WA
Todd and Danielle Utley, esteemed real estate professionals with over 20 years of experience, have joined The Agency WA.
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TikTok ban looms in the US
The January 19 deadline for the US anticipated ban on TikTok and its China-based owner ByteDance is fast approaching, posing significant challenges for one in six real estate agents who rely on the platform for marketing, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
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Matt Payne joins Ray White Upper North Shore
The Ray White Upper North Shore team has started the year strongly, with Matt Payne joining the leading office.
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Marko Maric Joins Pulse Property Agents
Pulse Property Agents is thrilled to announce that Marko Maric, an esteemed and highly successful real estate professional, has joined the team.
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Michael Bacon: From country boy to co-director at 26
Michael Bacon's rapid rise in real estate comes down to his self-belief and authenticity, having gone from a small country town to becoming a co-director of Place Kangaroo Point by age 26.
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Underpayment laws you need to know about for 2025
New rules mean underpaying employees – whether it’s forgetting overtime, missing penalty rates, or skipping super – could land employers in serious hot water.
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Rental growth “well and truly passed the peak”
The Australian rental market is showing clear signs of cooling, with national rental growth dropping to just 4.8 per cent in 2024, down significantly from 8.1 per cent in 2023.
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International schools fuel global property hotspots
Neighbourhoods near international top-tier schools are now sought-after real estate hotspots.
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Francine Setchell thrives with @realty
Francine Setchell, Gold Coast real estate agent, joined @realty in 2019, selling over 200 properties.
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Top Home and AI Tech Innovations from CES 2025
The real estate industry is no stranger to innovation, but the advancements showcased at CES 2025 have taken things to a whole new level. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show was a treasure trove of AI-powered home tools designed to make homes smarter, more efficient, and more personalised than ever before. Here’s a deep dive into the top AI and home…
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New partnership fuels growth for Ray White Epsom
Ray White Epsom, a longstanding and respected name in Auckland's real estate landscape, has announced Ray White Ellerslie owners David and Arthur Subritzky have acquired a significant ownership stake in the business.
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Bec Turner: signing 1600 managements in 4.5 years
Discover how Bec Turner, Head of the Growth Team at Ray White AKG, signed 1600 property managements in just 4.5 years. From breaking records to building a high-performing team, learn her secrets to success and balancing work-life flexibility.
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Gen X overtakes Baby Boomers in property wealth, according to KPMG report
Gen X has surpassed Baby Boomers in property wealth, holding an average of $1.31 million in housing assets, highlighting generational shifts in Australia's real estate landscape.
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What tenancy law changes mean for agents
Discover the key tenancy law changes that impact real estate agents, including new rules on pets, minor modifications, minimum standards, and support for domestic violence survivors
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NZ property market closed 2024 with fresh opportunities despite December lows
The New Zealand property market saw record December lows in 2024, with new listings at a 17-year low and average asking prices returning to 2021 levels.
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The view from the Hills: how Chris and Candice Hill made it to the top
Chris and Candice Hill have returned to Barry Plant, rejoining as directors of the Warragul-Drouin office.
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How climate risks are reshaping real estate
The increasing frequency of natural disasters, driven by climate change, is reshaping real estate markets in the United States and Australia.
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New home building activity shows signs of recovery
Building approvals data continue to point to a moderate-pace recovery in 2025
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Calls for RBA to ease interest rates
REIA President, Ms Leanne Pilkington said that while the increase remains modest, the figures add weight to growing calls for the RBA to consider easing interest rates.
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Rent growth slows to lowest rate since 2021
Australia’s rental price growth slows as Sydney and Melbourne rents flatline for six months.
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Ivana Trump’s lavish NYC townhouse still on the market for $30.3 million
The late Ivana Trump’s NYC townhouse is still on the market more than two years after her death.
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Consumer confidence kicks off 2025 with a boost
In good news, the ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence jumped 3.6pts in the first week of 2025.
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Billionaires retreat from London’s ‘super-prime’ market
London's ultra-prime housing market for multi-millionaire and billionaire buyers dropped by 25% in unit sales in 2024.
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Pulse Property Agents Expands to Cronulla with new office and welcomes the Luxe Real Estate Agents Team
December 20th, 2024 - Following the recent opening of their second office in Sutherland, Pulse Property Agents is excited to announce their continued expansion with a third office set to open in Cronulla.
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Private equity bets big on UK rental market
In the UK, private capital and pension fund money is flowing into single-family rental homes as demand soars
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Raine & Horne appoints Chris Nicholl as CEO to lead next phase of growth
Raine & Horne starts 2025 on a high, with Chris Nicholl appointed to lead the next phase of growth.
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Bill Murray’s historic home hits the market
Bill Murray’s former home in a secret celebrity enclave near NYC lists for US$3.69 million.
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National home values record first decline in almost two years
After peaking in October and holding steady in November, the December dip also pulled the quarterly change into negative territory, marking a -0.1% drop. This small decline brings an end to a robust period of growth that lasted from February 2023 to October 2024—a period defined by high interest rates, cost-of-living pressures, and reduced borrowing capacity. CoreLogic’s research director, Tim…
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Rachel Berry’s formula for real estate success
Rachel Berry, Equity Partner at Ray White Mt Eden, sat down with Bianca Denham to share her journey to becoming one of New Zealand’s top real estate agents.
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Granny flats take centre stage in SA’s housing market
South Australia’s housing crisis has reshaped homebuyers’ priorities, with granny flats now high on shopping lists.
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NurtureCloud supercharges agent success
NurtureCloud takes the guesswork out of prospecting, allowing agents to speak to more of the right clients, at the right time.
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Real estate heavyweights spill on crushing 2025’s challenges and grabbing opportunities
Industry leaders Laura Valenti, John Foong, Dr Nicola Powell, Thomas McGlynn, and Rachel Atkin, discuss what's on the real estate agenda for 2025.
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