INDUSTRY NEWS
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The Agency releases Autumn Property Report, issues interest rate warning
The Agency has just released its Autumn 2021 Property Report, with CEO Matt Lahood pointing out the combined capital city dwelling values rose by 2.8 per cent in March, the fastest rate in 32 years.
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Burwood’s ZOOM Real Estate unveils fresh new look to service Sydney’s inner west
ZOOM Real Estate in Burwood has long been at the forefront of the market in Sydney’s inner west and the agency has just unveiled its architecturally designed, new-look premises.
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Trans-Tasman bubble could lead to student rental resurgence
The trans-Tasman bubble between Australia and New Zealand could signal the start of a return to normal for city rental markets, according to Raine & Horne.
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Slight drop in auction volume and clearance rate
This week CoreLogic reported there were 2041 capital city homes taken to auction resulting in a preliminary clearance rate of 78.5 per cent.
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Capital city auction volumes set to dip slightly
Auction volumes look set to slow slightly this weekend, with 2099 properties expected to go under the hammer across the capital cities. CoreLogic’s National Auction Market Preview shows that number is down on the 2467 auctions held last week, but it’s still significantly higher than the 413 auctions run a year ago. Melbourne auction numbers are set to drop 23.6…
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Dubbo’s SJ Shooter Real Estate drives community engagement to new high
Dubbo’s SJ Shooter Real Estate took the concept of community engagement to a new level last week, when they booked out the local drive-in to show their appreciation for their clients.
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Finalists announced for 2021 REIA National Awards for Excellence
The finalists for the 2021 REIA National Awards for Excellence have been announced, with this year’s event set to take place in Darwin in June.
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Kathy Mac Dermott and Chris Mountford step down from Property Council
The Property Council of Australia has announced the departure of two long-standing members of its executive team.
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A tale of two cities: Sydney vacancies rise while Brisbane rental market tightens
Brisbane’s rental vacancy rates are continuing to tighten, but it’s a different story in Sydney, with vacancies rising to 4 per cent last month.
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The Rock on a roll: Dwayne Johnson buys $45m Los Angeles mansion
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has made a fast and furious purchase, splashing out AU$45 million for a Los Angeles mansion.
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Extension of HomeBuilder construction start welcomed
The Federal Government’s weekend announcement that the construction commencement requirement for the HomeBuilder has been extended has been welcomed by industry groups. On Saturday, the Government announced an extension from six months to 18 months for the start of construction for all existing applicants. The changes will bring the total level of expected Government support for the construction sector under…
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Peeved buyers demand pet-friendly apartments
Dwelling values are continuing to climb but so is confidence, with new data showing industry confidence levels are approaching record levels.
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Property values are climbing, and so is industry confidence
Dwelling values are continuing to climb but so is confidence, with new data showing industry confidence levels are approaching record levels.
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Metro Melbourne median house price passes the $1 million mark
The median house price in Victoria has recorded one of its largest quarterly increases, with the value of Melbourne metropolitan houses passing $1 million.
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Are barndominiums the next big thing in the world of modular construction?
There’s a new craze in modular construction barnstorming the world of social media, with interest in barndominiums going through the roof.
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First-home buyers turning attention to homes requiring renovations
First-home buyers are increasingly looking for fixer-uppers to get a foothold in the property market, with four in five Australians planning to renovate their ‘new’ homes after purchasing.
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New home building hits highest level in more than 20 years
New home building surged to its highest level in more than 20 years in the December quarter, with the Housing Industry Association attributing the rise to the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder program.
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Domain report shows house rents hit new highs in most capital cities
Domain has just released its Rent Report for the March quarter, with data showing every capital city in the country bar Melbourne, Perth and Darwin hit new record highs in the first three months of 2021.
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Sydney home achieves almost $1m price gain in nine months
In further evidence of the Sydney property market’s resurgence, a dilapidated three-bedroom home 14km from the CBD has achieved a price gain of almost $1 million in nine months.
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Canberra needs 12 new houses a day for next 20 years
Arabella Rohde was elected as the Property Council’s new ACT division president last month and she’s now issued a blunt warning about challenges faced by population growth in the nation's capital.
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There’s no place like Judy Garland’s former Malibu beach home
As Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz, “there’s no place like home”, and although you don’t need a pair of ruby slippers to own Judy Garland’s former Malibu beach house, it will set you back more than $5 million.
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Sherrie Storor masterminds new program for high performers
Building a business that is profitable, with healthy revenue margins, encompasses a high-performing team, is structured, enables you to develop your leadership skills and allows you to build wealth and legacy and provides you with freedom is all within reach.
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Century 21 opens five new offices in five weeks
Century 21 has experienced strong growth in Australia and New Zealand so far in 2021, with the network opening five new offices in the past five weeks.
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REIWA predicts state’s property values to climb higher than first thought
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australian has revised its growth predictions for the state’s property market, with its new forecast tipping values will rise by 15 per cent this year.
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Luke Kenyon joins Homely’s Executive Team as Head of Product
One of the nation’s leading industry-backed real estate portals has appointed a new Head of Product, with Homely.com announcing Luke Kenyon has joined its Executive Team to take on the newly created role.
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CoreLogic data shows auction clearance rates hit 80 per cent
CoreLogic has released its Quarterly Auction Market Review, today, revealing Australia's combined capital cities clearance rate reached 80.0 per cent over the first quarter of 2021.
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New research reveals first home buyers need six-figure deposit to enter market
According to new research, prospective homeowners in Australia now need a six-figure deposit to purchase a property.
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RE/MAX expands Queensland presence with new North Lakes business
The Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane has a fresh real estate alternative, with RE/MAX Now expanding its footprint in the region to cater to North Lakes, Mango Hill, Murrumba Downs and surrounding suburbs.
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Two-thirds of US homebuyers purchasing properties sight unseen, according to survey
More Australian homebuyers have been purchasing properties without making physical inspections over the past year and buying sight unseen is something that has become even more prevalent in the US since the onset of COVID-19.
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Would scrapping negative gearing lead to more affordable house prices?
House prices are back in the news, and out of control. In the past three months the median house price in Sydney has risen by more than A$100,000 to A$1.12 million.
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LJ Hooker goes for Gold with digital video series focused on Coast
LJ Hooker Solutions Gold Coast is putting the region’s property market on the national stage, with a new digital series hosted by television personality Melanie Symons set to launch this month.
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Ray White NSW appoints Mahan Shishineh as state’s Regional General Manager
With growth in the regions continuing apace, Ray White New South Wales have welcomed Mahan Shishineh to the newly created position of Regional General Manager for the state.
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Properties selling at record speeds according to latest REA Insights Property Outlook Report
The Australian property is showing no signs of slowing down for the remainder of 2021, with the latest REA Insights Housing Market Indicators Report revealing views per listing are at record highs and days on site at record lows.
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Console Cloud integration with Snug will streamline leasing process for property managers
A new application integration from software company Console Cloud will enable property managers to streamline the leasing journey.
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Build-to-rent surge will change apartment living for Australians, but for better or worse?
Australia’s emerging build-to-rent sector is growing — “booming” by some accounts with a 70 per cent jump in value in the past year.
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