Real Estate News
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			  Australian residential property value nears $10 trillionThe total value of Australia’s 10.8 million residential properties has increased at record pace to nearly $10 trillion ($9901.6 billion) according to new data. Read More »
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			  How agencies are coping with losing management fees from flood-affected homesReal estate agencies in flood-ravaged Northern NSW have urged others to set aside some profits every month, with their ‘rainy day’ disaster funds now coming in handy. Read More »
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			  Coming clean: the most satisfying TikTok videosIf you’ve ever wanted to quickly clean up a carpet stain minutes before an open home then data from a new study on TikTok trends shows that you’re not alone. Read More »
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			  Domain Trailblazer Awards to recognise emerging talentDomain will recognise emerging agents and property managers who find innovative ways to help colleagues, clients and their business reach their goals, with a new awards series. Read More »
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			  REA Group refreshes property.com.auREA Group has today announced a refresh to property.com.au, the first investment in the property website in a number of years. Read More »
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			  Jonah Hill selling his Lower Manhattan loft for $11 millionFunnyman Jonah Hill is selling his Lower Manhattan loft for US$11 million having recently purchased a new home in Malibu. Read More »
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			  Investors driving rising markets on Herron Todd White property clockSoaring Sydney property prices in 2021 “overshadowed” another key market trend of rising rental rates, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review. Read More »
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			  House prices grew at the fastest rate in 20 yearsNational house prices grew at 25.1 per cent in 2021, making it the fastest annual growth rate in 20 years, according to new data. Read More »
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			  Reapit set to expand portfolio with acquisition of ConsoleCloud-based property software provider Reapit, backed by private equity firm Accel-KKR (AKKR), has announced the acquisition of Console. Read More »
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			  Western Sydney duo seizes the chance to make their own decisionsTwo Western Sydney agents have joined forces, to launch their own business, InHaus Estate Agents, powered by UrbanX. Read More »
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			  Kerry Washington’s former New York rental for saleThe luxury New York penthouse Scandal actress Kerry Washington used to rent has hit the market with the hefty price tag of US$25 million. Read More »
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			  Successive rate rises the biggest risk for homeownersSuccessive interest rate increases from the RBA when they begin their tightening cycle could be the biggest issue for homeowners according to a leading expert. Read More »
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			  Australian house prices grow at the fastest rate in the worldAustralia has taken top spot as the country with the highest rate of annual price growth in 2021. Read More »
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			  Property boom hasn’t helped owner-occupiersDespite property prices rising at a rapid rate in the past two years, a leading economist said the house price boom hasn’t necessarily been a good thing for all owner-occupiers. Read More »
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			  Sherrie Storor: One size doesn’t fit allAgents looking to build their profile, convert more appraisals to listings, grow their team and streamline their business processes and strategies have a wealth of knowledge waiting for them in an array of workshops from one of the real estate industry’s top coaches. Read More »
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			  Elon Musk unloads his $130 million property portfolioAfter declaring he would “own no house”, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has made good on his promise and successfully unloaded his entire US$130 million property portfolio. Read More »
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			  The Australian suburbs facing a rental crisisSouth Australia, NSW, and Tasmania contain the most suburbs desperate for more rental stock with many locations now seeing zero per cent vacancy rates, according to new research. Read More »
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			  Looking after the welfare of his team: David Gray, Elders LismoreWhen floodwaters swept through Lismore and much of the Northern Rivers, David Gray’s thoughts turned to his community, but as the principal of multiple offices, his priority was the welfare of his team. Read More »
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			  More Aussies intend to buy a homeA boost in home-buying intentions and increased spending on transport post lockdown are behind an increase in the CommBank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) index. Read More »
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			  East Coast floods to affect vacancy ratesThe floods in Northern NSW could impinge on the state’s already tight vacancy rates according to industry experts. Read More »
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			  Auction volumes down by almost a thirdAuction volumes have dropped by almost a third this week, but it is not recent flooding in Queensland and New South Wales that is the culprit but rather long weekends in four capitals. Read More »
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			  Perth’s median property price grows $325,000 in 20 yearsThe Perth property market has grown steadily over the last two decades with the median house price increasing by $325,000 in 20 years. Read More »
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			  Propps and First National partner up to streamline buying and sellingProptech innovator Propps and the 350+ office First National network have joined forces to make the Propps digital offer management platform available to First National agents and their customers everywhere, streamlining the property transaction process for everyone. Read More »
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			  NAB cuts its variable home loan interest rateTight competition between the big four banks has seen NAB cut its variable home loan interest rate by 0.1 per cent to 2.19 per cent, although the change is only for new owner-occupiers. Read More »
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			  Helping Indigenous tenants achieve a successful tenancyThe implementation of local Indigenous staff and creating connections with health and community services can help indigenous Australians have more successful tenancies, new research has found. Read More »
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			  The ‘mass devastation’ in Lismore revealedIn Lismore, Ray White’s office was among the businesses inundated with flood water, but principal Neil Scott’s focus isn’t on the personal impact. His thoughts are firmly with his community. Video courtesy of Ray White. Widely considered ground zero of the recent flood event, Lismore endured unprecedented levels of flooding throughout the township. In a video from the front of… Read More »
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			  Housing affordability stretching homeowners to the limitIt’s tougher than ever to afford a home with new data showing the proportion of income needed to pay off a mortgage has risen to 37 per cent. Read More »
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			  The legal must-haves of going out on your ownWhen it comes to starting a business, there’s a lot to get your head around, but nothing more complicated – or important - than the legal ins and outs. Read More »
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			  Place Estate Agents open around the clock with Propic AIQueensland's Place Estate Agents has joined forces with Australian real estate PropTech innovator, Propic, to use its Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to respond to sales and rental inquiries in the hot Brisbane market 24/7. Read More »
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			  Listings surge in busiest start to the year in almost a decadeListing volumes across the country have surged, providing buyers relief from previously tight stock levels. Read More »
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			  Office occupancy rates start to bounce back post-Omicron peakAfter nearly two years of working from home, Australians are finally starting to head back to the office. Read More »
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			  25 years after bringing Harcourts to Australia, the Greens still love Brisbane25 years ago, on the 4th March 1997, Mike and Irene Green opened the first four Harcourts' offices, less than two months after they'd arrived in Brisbane from Auckland with two young boys and one big ambition - to take New Zealand's most successful real estate brand, Harcourts, to a country where it was almost completely unknown and franchise it. Read More »
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			  Eastell and Co grows 337 per cent in second year with UrbanXTwo years ago, Clinton Eastell decided to step outside of his comfort zone and launch his own business on the Sunshine Coast. Read More »
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			  Housing affordability stress ahead of the federal electionA social housing campaign group has called on the Federal Government to tackle Australia's growing affordable housing crisis, with a poll in the swing seat of Longman showing almost two-thirds of residents believe affording to buy or rent is excessively difficult. Read More »
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			  Actor Matthew Morrison lands a buyer for his Hollywood Hills homeGlee star Matthew Morrison has tripled his money after securing a buyer for his renovated Hollywood Hills home. Read More »
