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Renters willing to pay more for energy-efficient homes
Australian renters are open to paying higher rent for energy-efficient features despite facing significant barriers to adoption, according to a new report.
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Modular construction emerges as solution to Australia’s housing cost crisis
Modular construction methods could significantly reduce building costs and timeframes as Australia grapples with ongoing housing affordability challenges, despite a recent cooling in construction inflation.
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Household spending shows signs of recovery despite consumer caution
Household spending is gradually improving but the recovery remains fragile as consumers continue to be deliberate with their purchasing decisions.
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91 per cent of staff recommend The Agency as a great place to work in national engagement survey
National real estate brand The Agency has been recognised as a standout workplace, following the results of its first company-wide engagement survey conducted in partnership with global workplace platform, Culture Amp.
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Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens
Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA leading the rebound.
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Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now
While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many in the property industry reassessing what’s next. Here's how key real estate voices are interpreting the pause — and what it could mean for the months ahead.
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Everyone wants to be a Queenslander – especially the Blues, says REIQ
As State of Origin rivalry heats up ahead of the decider, Queenslanders won't be surprised to hear they've already scored a massive win - in the enviable lifestyle game.
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Is the cost-of-living crisis over? Finder survey reveals expert divide and a growing property class gap
Experts split on end of cost-of-living crisis as mortgage stress falls and property divide grows.
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Units are now outpacing house prices
Apartments are now outperforming houses in the nation's three strongest property markets, driven by a severe undersupply of new units and a development pipeline increasingly focused on luxury projects.
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First home buyers tripped up by ‘genuine savings’ rule
Agents need to be aware that first home buyers are finding their mortgage applications derailed by a little-known lending requirement despite having saved the minimum deposit required by most banks.
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Interest rate cuts boost building approvals as RBA meeting looms
Australia’s housing market has received a shot of confidence, with new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealing a notable rise in building approvals ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) next monetary policy meeting. In seasonally adjusted terms, total dwelling approvals rose by 3.2 per cent in May to 15,212, breaking a downward trend and marking…
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Ray White Rural and Livestock names Matt White as new CEO
Ray White Rural and Livestock today announced an important leadership change, with Stephen Nell transitioning to his new role of Executive Director.
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‘One Approval’ could cut costs and speed up housing supply
The Housing Industry Association is calling for urgent, nationwide planning reform, warning that outdated and inconsistent approval systems are stalling supply, driving up costs, and putting housing affordability further out of reach.
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Jason Pellegrino is slated to be back at Domain’s helm should CoStar’s $3 billion bid be successful
Former Domain chief executive Jason Pellegrino is set to make a comeback, leading the real estate listings platform should CoStar's $3 billion acquisition of the business be approved at the shareholder meeting in August.
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Resetting the rules: The real estate legal overhaul every agent needs to know
It’s not just a new financial year, it’s a hard reset for real estate rules across Australia. From sweeping rental reforms in New South Wales to new national wage and superannuation benchmarks, and structural tax changes already underway in Victoria, 1 July 2025 marks a line in the sand. For tenants, landlords, strata managers, agents and developers alike, the new…
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Aussie real estate agent’s 85km mental health trek to help others
Australian real estate agent Samuel Paton is lacing up his running shoes for a gruelling 85km trek across South Australia next month to help others facing mental health issues.
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Major lease expiry cliff to test Sydney and Melbourne office markets
A significant wave of office lease expiries is set to challenge Australia's largest CBD markets as tenant preferences evolve amid changing work patterns.
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Rate cuts on the cards as inflation reaches the lowest level since 2021
Australia's inflation rate has eased to its lowest level in over two years, strengthening the case for an interest rate cut in July.
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Da Nang adventure for the best of REMAX
This year REMAX Australia took its selected elite to Vietnam to experience three days of professional stimulation at the Platinum + event.
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Rentvesting could be an option for younger buyers
Rentvesting has become an increasingly viable option for millennials and Gen Z as traditional homeownership becomes less realistic in Australia's capital cities.
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Queensland overtakes WA as Australia’s top investor market
Queensland has emerged as Australia's leading property investor market, overtaking Western Australia with a 24 per cent annual growth in investor loans for the year to March 2025.
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Sydney and Brisbane leading the recovery in 2025
Australia's capital city markets are showing strong signs of recovery with Sydney and Brisbane leading the way as prime investment targets for 2025, according to new research.
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Mortgage stress rises but trust in brokers remains strong
One in three Australian borrowers is experiencing mortgage stress as interest rates and cost-of-living pressures continue to impact households, yet trust in mortgage brokers remains high at 82 per cent.
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Perth leads Australia’s new wave of million-dollar suburbs
Perth is driving Australia's next wave of blue-chip real estate, contributing 22 of just 78 suburbs expected to cross the million-dollar threshold by 2026, despite Sydney still dominating the national landscape with 322 million-dollar suburbs.
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Ray White fights back against homelessness
Ray White raised more than $75,000 (and counting) for Vinnies during the CEO Sleepout in June to help fight against homelessness in Australia.
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Camp Quality families enjoy a day to remember thanks to the Harcourts Foundation
Camp Quality families facing the challenges of childhood cancer were treated to an unforgettable day on the iconic Puffing Billy Railway, thanks to a generous $5,578 grant from the Harcourts Foundation.
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New home loans plummet to lowest level in two decades
Home loans for new builds have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 20 years, highlighting Australia's ongoing housing supply crisis.
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GST in the firing line: What a national tax overhaul could mean for property, pricing and profits
The Albanese government has cracked open the door to meaningful tax reform, and that’s big news for the property sector.
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Sydney soars, Perth nears $1m: Domain tips house prices to keep climbing
Australia’s housing market is set for another year of price growth, with Domain’s latest Price Forecast Report predicting increases across all capital cities — led by renewed momentum in Sydney and Melbourne, and a stabilisation of recent gains in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.
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New Zealand property market shows signs of recovery as sales activity strengthens
New Zealand's property market is showing clear signs of recovery with sales volumes exceeding average levels for the third consecutive month, despite high listing numbers keeping price growth in check.
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Auction market rebounds after long weekend disruption
Australia’s auction market showed signs of renewed strength last week, with clearance rates and volumes rebounding after the disruption caused by the King’s Birthday long weekend. The latest figures from Cotality highlight a lift in both activity and success rates across the combined capital cities, led by strong performances in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Rate cuts back on the table: what Westpac’s surprise forecast means for real estate
After months of market uncertainty, real estate agents may finally have a new talking point for buyers on the fence. In a move that caught many by surprise, Westpac has doubled its rate cut forecast, offering a glimmer of relief for mortgage holders.
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NSW introduces landmark affordable housing reforms
The NSW government is implementing sweeping reforms to regulate affordable housing across the state, addressing significant loopholes in the current system.
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Property listings rise in May but remain below last year’s levels
New property listings across Australia increased 7.6 per cent in May compared to April, as the market rebounded following the Easter and Anzac Day holiday period,
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Brand Evolution: The Vision To Lead – Global real estate giant redefines for the future
A global real estate powerhouse has made a bold statement in its updated branding and REMAX offices in Australia are among the first worldwide to wear the new livery.
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