Real Estate News Archives

Rowan CrosbyNews RoomJune 2, 2022

Dubbo Council looking to undertake 3D house printing trial

The Dubbo Regional Council is moving forward with a proposed trial of 3D printed houses to potentially help ease the lack of supply of homes in the region.

Rowan CrosbyNews RoomJune 2, 2022

Cash poor Australian households look to downsize

After two years where Australians were scrambling for larger homes, a new survey has found one in eight are now looking to downsize as higher living costs start to bite.

News RoomPartner ContentJune 1, 2022

Massive growth for Boettchers Estate Agents

Future looks bright for Boettchers Estate Agents after achieving 708% growth in their first 12 months!

News RoomPromoted ContentJune 1, 2022

RE/MAX continues its push into Upper North Shore market

RE/MAX Lead has opened in Roseville this week under ownership of experienced business owners Tom Leng and Carrie Chen.

Rowan CrosbyNews RoomJune 1, 2022

Unprecedented demand for industrial property pushing up prices

Record demand for industrial space has continued to put upward pressure on rents and property values with the trend expected to continue.

Rowan CrosbyJune 1, 2022

Widespread fall in New Zealand property prices continues

The downwards momentum in New Zealand residential real estate values continued throughout May with prices falling 0.8 per cent.

News RoomJune 1, 2022

Gucci and Oura collaborate on smart ring

High-end luxury fashion house Gucci has moved into the health and wellness sector, partnering with Oura to collaborate on a smart ring designed to help the wearer ‘discover themselves’. Designed by Finnish health-technology company Oura Health the Oura Ring tracks the users sleep, activity, heart rate and temperature with science-backed insights. Now Oura has collaborated with Gucci to create an…

News RoomRowan CrosbyMay 31, 2022

Home prices fell in May as interest rates rose

Home prices across the country fell for the first time since the start of the pandemic just as homeowners saw the first RBA rate rise in over a decade.

Rowan CrosbyMay 31, 2022

Top Gun: Maverick star Jay Ellis picks up new million dollar home

Top Gun is back in cinemas and smashing box office records while one of the movie’s stars has already started making the most of his success buying a new US$4.5 million LA home.

Rowan CrosbyMay 31, 2022

Prices fall in inner-city and expensive suburb micro markets

Micro markets in major capital cities have started to weaken, with prices falling as much as 8.5 per cent in the past three months. The latest CoreLogic Property Pulse showed inner-city and upper-quartile suburbs in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra have led the price falls with suburbs such as Sydney’s Beaconsfield dropping 8.5 per cent in the past three months. In…

Kylie DulhuntyMay 30, 2022

The highlights from AREC 2022 – Day 2

Just as Day 1 delivered something for everyone, Day 2 at AREC 2022 saw plenty of laughter, a few tears and a host of inspiring takeaways. We were there for all of the action once again and have narrowed down our Day 2 highlights… Mel Robbins The 5 Second Rule In one of the most highly anticipated sessions of the…

Cassandra CharlesworthMay 30, 2022

RBA examines the post-pandemic housing market

Property prices have increased, the construction industry is at capacity, and the average Australian household size has fallen throughout the course of the COVID pandemic. But will these trends continue into the foreseeable future?

News RoomPromoted ContentMay 30, 2022

Harcourts paints the Gold Coast blue

Harcourts agents, business owners, administrators, property managers and support teams have descended upon the Gold Coast for the annual HX Conference, the first in-person to be held since COVID-19.

Kylie DulhuntyMay 29, 2022

The highlights from AREC 2022 – Day 1

More than 4000 real estate professionals packed the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday for Day 1 of AREC 2022.

Cassandra CharlesworthMay 29, 2022

Preliminary clearance rate rises on the back of auction surge

This week proved the busiest auction week since the pre-Easter spike, with 3229 properties going under the hammer across the combined capitals to record a preliminary clearance rate of 63.7 per cent.

News RoomPromoted ContentMay 27, 2022

X Commercial secures industry expert Darron Levin

X Commercial has secured a key signing for its agency and launched a new subdivision called X Commercial Capital as it continues its rapid growth trajectory. Darron Levin comes from Intera Group where he spent the past 10 years as general manager of property. He was instrumental in growing this into a billion-dollar institutional property company. Mr Levin has…

Rowan CrosbyMay 27, 2022

Demand for Queensland land driving prices higher in growth corridors

A major shortage of land across South East Queensland’s growth corridors has driven up prices for new lots.

Rowan CrosbyMay 27, 2022

Buckingham Palace valued at £1.3 billion

If you wanted to get a taste for the life of a Royal and live in Buckingham Palace you’re going to need to come up with £1.3 Billion (AUD$2.3 Billion).

News RoomRowan CrosbyMay 27, 2022

The East Coast’s most affordable and liveable suburbs

Sydney and Melbourne are becoming opportune markets for buyers with a growing list of affordable suburbs according to a new report.

News RoomRowan CrosbyMay 27, 2022

Australian home ownership rates lowest on record

The proportion of Australians who own their own home continues to sit at record low levels, new data has revealed.

News RoomRowan CrosbyMay 26, 2022

Auction numbers to bounce back after the Federal Election

Auction volumes are set to rise sharply this weekend following lower volumes last week as a result of the Federal election.

News RoomPartner ContentMay 26, 2022

Innovators join forces: Propps and Agents’Agency strike partnership

PropTech game changer Propps has joined forces with the Agents’Agency to empower the independent real estate network’s agents with its innovative digital offer management system, driving new efficiencies for its people while enhancing the buying and selling process for its customers.

News RoomRowan CrosbyMay 26, 2022

Cost of living pressures the leading concern for Australian voters

The cost of living, healthcare, and housing affordability are top of mind for Australians on the back of a Labor victory, according to new research.

Rowan CrosbyMay 26, 2022

Michael B. Jordan picks up brand-new Encino mansion

Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan has upgraded his living situation with the US$12.5 million acquisition of a brand-new mansion in L.A.’s popular Encino community.

Rowan CrosbyMay 25, 2022

NBA’s Ben Simmons looking to flip his Hidden Hills mansion

Fresh from a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets, Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons is now looking to offload his Hidden Hills Mansion in LA for US$23 Million.

Rowan CrosbyNews RoomMay 25, 2022

Foreign buyers behind half of 2022 commercial property investment

More than half of all commercial property sales in 2022 have been to overseas buyers according to new data from Ray White Commercial.

News RoomPartner ContentMay 25, 2022

AI lead generation proves its power in regional areas

Concerns over whether Ai technology could work in regional areas are very common across real estate agencies doing business there.

News RoomPromoted ContentMay 25, 2022

People and property are the top priorities for new RE/MAX agent

Tracey Catley joins the sales team at RE/MAX Xtra in Paramatta with a track record of integrity, relationship-building and successful outcomes, and a diverse skillset honed across the pharmaceutical, retail and health and wellness sectors, prior to her move into real estate sales.

Rowan CrosbyMay 24, 2022

Amy Schumer lists ‘garden in the sky’ penthouse

Comedian and actress Amy Schumer is selling her beloved Upper West Side penthouse that she shares with her husband, chef Chris Fischer and their three-year-old son.