NSW Real Estate News
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REINSW answers the big questions on real estate’s roadmap to reopening
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has sought to clarify some of the confusion as the industry returns to work after prolonged lockdowns.
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The @realty network grows with first agents in Tamworth
The growing @realty real estate network is taking on a country music flavour with its first recruits in the booming NSW town of Tamworth. Stuart Watts and Dee Plowman have joined @realty, establishing an office on the main street of the town, famous for its country music festival. Mr Watts said he left a real estate, state manager real estate…
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The top Sydney and Melbourne suburbs with potential for unit oversupply
Schofields, Gosford and Rouse Hill are among the top Sydney and NSW suburbs most at risk of unit oversupply and potentially poor metrics for landlords, new research has revealed.
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Hard work and dedication the key to Kayla’s success
Kayla Welsh joined the real estate industry just four days after finishing high school, and the Richardson & Wrench Rooty Hill sales executive hasn’t looked back since.
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Media maven Stacey Leonie returns to real estate
They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. Stacey Leonie has embraced this philosophy and merged her two professional passions - real estate and communications.
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18 – 29 year olds account for more than one-third of all first home buyers
Millennials and Generation-Z hold a significant proportion of the first home buyer market, despite rising property prices.
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From flipping burgers to selling houses: The secret recipe to Adrian Borg’s success
Richardson & Wrench Rooty Hill sales executive Adrian Borg explains how McDonalds helped him develop customer service and hit KPIs.
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Knight Frank appoints Paul Roberts as Head of New South Wales
Knight Frank has announced a new leader for its New South Wales (NSW) business, with an optimistic outlook moving forward for the state.
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Auctioneer Stu Benson raised $10,000 to thank frontline workers in Sydney
A few days ago, Benson Auctions director Stu Benson started a homegrown initiative to raise funds to buy frontline workers coffees, sharing it with his local community Facebook group Dads of the Hills. Since then, they've raised $10,000 so far and plan on expanding the initiative to other hospitals in the region.
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Sydney vacancy rates plummet to the lowest level in more than three years
Vacancy rates in Sydney have dropped down to 2.6 per cent, hitting the lowest level since 2018.
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Top luxury sales across New South Wales
We’ve collated a stunning list of some of the most luxurious homes that have sold in NSW over the past 12 months.
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Housing affordability advocates condemn Liberal MP Jason Falinski’s ‘prejudiced’ objections to social housing reform
A coalition of housing affordability advocates have rejected the "prejudiced" comments made by Jason Falinski, MP for Mackellar
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How first home buyers can get the upper hand as investors return to the market
As investors re-enter the market, one expert believes there could be a silver-lining for first home buyers.
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Gavin Rubinstein says Luxe Listings Sydney has made his business ‘magnet of attraction’
Celebrity agent Gavin Rubinstein says he has been shocked by the tsunami of people who want to work with him since Luxe Listings Sydney aired on Amazon Prime in early July.
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CobdenHayson Lane Cove welcomes local agents Debbie Jepson and Robyn Mannix
Boutique agency network CobdenHayson have welcomed Debbie Jepson and Robyn Mannix to their Lane Cove team.
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Growth despite lockdown: New offices open in NSW and Victoria
New South Wales and Victorian agencies have had their fair share of struggles courtesy of recent lockdown restrictions, but that hasn't stopped three new offices from opening.
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Accomplished agent Tamara Charlton returns to Richardson & Wrench
Tamara Charlton hasn't allowed ongoing Sydney lockdown limitations to hold her back from taking an exciting next step in her three-decade-long real estate career.
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NSW will allow property inspections as lockdown restrictions ease
Some NSW lockdown restrictions will ease on Monday, including allowing house inspections, as Health Minister Brad Hazzard has signed off on a change to the Public Health Order.
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Why we should be encouraging more pet ownership in apartments
More Sydneysiders are set to become pet owners thanks to the new NSW laws that has reduced strata's blanket pet bans.
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Where is the next Byron Bay?
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee has analysed which beachside suburbs are about to see a Byron Bay-style boost in popularity.
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NSW Government $17 billion infrastructure plans for economic recovery
The NSW Government confirmed the approval of $17 billion worth of infrastructure, including thousands of new homes
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Ray White leaders reveal the biggest issues facing the NSW property market
Ray White leaders unpacked the biggest issues facing the NSW property market in a webinar on Thursday night.
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Sydney residential vacancy rate rollercoaster takes another turn
REINSW noted residential rental vacancies in Sydney dropped in July for the third consecutive month.
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Returning Century 21 agent David To set to head the new Mascot office
Century 21 has proudly announced the opening of their newest office in Mascot, Sydney.
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Coastal apartments in hot demand in NSW
Sydney’s extended lockdown has boosted buyer enthusiasm across regional New South Wales, with enquiries increasing for apartments in coastal areas.
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Luxe Listings Sydney star Gavin Rubinstein is the first Ray White agent to reach ‘elite’ status this financial year
Luxe Listings Sydney star Gavin Rubinstein has kicked off the new financial year on a very high note.
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Sydney’s luxury property market is number one in the world
Sydney’s luxury residential market is tipped to rise 10 per cent this year, according to Domain. This rise will make Sydney the world’s leading city for luxury property growth, as noted in Knight Frank’s Prime Global Forecast report. It’s a huge jump from last year’s 2021 forecast. In May last year, there was a forecast of just 1 per cent…
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Regional NSW asking rents soar while metro locations continue to struggle
As more Sydney-siders seek a lifestyle overhaul, asking rents are soaring in popular New South Wales towns.
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Property Council of Australia asks NSW to balance sustainable housing design with affordability
The Property Council of Australia has cautiously welcomed changes to the recent Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP) Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) report, but notes sustainability must be balanced with affordability.
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Apartment dwellers set to face confusion as mandatory mask rule kicks in
New rules regarding the mandatory wearing of masks inside apartment blocks are set to cause widespread confusion unless out of date government information is updated according to a leading strata law expert. From this week it is now mandatory for anyone indoors on residential strata common property in Greater Sydney to wear a mask. If they fail to comply they will…
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Property Council of Australia welcomes NSW support packages worth $9 billion
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed state and federal business support packages for New South Wales (NSW) announced this week.
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What the updated lockdown restrictions mean for NSW real estate agents
The updated New South Wales (NSW) coronavirus restrictions are tricky for anybody to navigate. It's even more difficult for real estate agents who are trying to maintain business.
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What social media really thinks of Luxe Listings Sydney
Luxe Listings Sydney aired on Amazon Prime last Friday and the internet is blowing up about the Australian-based reality TV series. While some felt it was following a format seen too many times before, many viewers flocked to social media to share their love for the show. “Luxe Listings Sydney is SO good. I was not expecting this. It’s like…
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Congratulations to the REINSW 2020 Awards for Excellence finalists
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence.
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Rita Yousef: When is the landlord liable?
If a visitor is injured at a rental property is it the landlord, tenant or property manager that’s liable? Personal injury specialist Rita Yousef examines the most common risks and explains what a landlord’s duty of care is. Landlords of residential premises in NSW owe a duty of care to all visitors to their property. The duty is to take…
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