Real Estate News
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kicked off 2024 with an interest rate hold, electing to keep the cash rate at 4.35 per cent at its first meeting of the year.
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Ray White expands its footprint across the far north of New Zealand
Ray White continues its growth in New Zealand's far north with business owner Sean Stratton acquiring multiple offices in the Northland region.
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First home owners join MyBrix looking to sell their mortgage to investors
Sydney-based FinTech start-up, MyBrix, has received its first applications from property owners looking to sell their mortgage debt to investors.
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Eight new Perth suburbs hit the million-dollar mark
Perth’s booming property market has seen eight new suburbs hit the million-dollar median house price according to The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).
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You can now order your own ‘foldable’ home from Amazon
If you’ve been looking for an affordable home, the good news is that Amazon can now deliver a foldable home to your door for just $53,100.
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Will Queensland’s portable bond scheme be a welcome reform or a nightmare?
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has welcomed a State Government bridging bond loan initiative to help get more renters into properties, but labelled the introduction of a portable bond scheme as an “administrative nightmare”.
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River city welcomes a new RE/MAX office
With a legacy of real estate excellence spanning three generations, the move into business ownership has always been on the horizon for Brisbane-based agent Amanda Marshall, and there’s no better time than now with the opening of RE/MAX River City this week.
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Australia’s auction season kicks off with near-record activity
Australia has recorded the second biggest start to auction season on record, with 1671 properties going under the hammer last week across the capital cities.
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Zillow launch their new 3D tour experience on Apple Vision Pro
US property platform Zillow, has launched Zillow Immerse in the Apple Vision Pro app story, providing buyers with groundbreaking virtual walkthroughs and interactive 3D floor plans.
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What the Apple Vision Pro means for real estate
The Apple Vision Pro has the potential to change the way Australians view properties and drive engagement and inspections for agents.
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Top agents open a new Sydney Sotheby’s office
Maclay Longhurst and Emily Davidson have taken the next step in their already successful real estate careers, opening a Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty office.
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Competition cools despite record low vacancy rates
Vacancy rates have returned to record low levels, but there is hope for renters, with new data showing competition for properties is starting to ease.
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RE/MAX makes an impact in Mareeba
RE/MAX has welcomed respected Mareeba business owner and real estate professional Aurelia Rogato and her team to the global network, with the rebranding of family-run agency Rogato Real Estate as RE/MAX Impact.
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The Agency recruits market leaders in Melbourne’s Williamstown
Highly regarded real estate professional Leigh Melbourne and his team have joined The Agency Victoria, and are looking to grow the brand in the Williamstown area.
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New Zealand property prices continue their recovery in January
Home prices across New Zealand have continued to rebound, with values up 0.4 per cent in January according to CoreLogic NZ.
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Rates likely to stay on hold after inflation tumbles
Inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in two years, with experts now predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will leave rates on hold at next week’s meeting.
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3 strategies Ekland Gomes used to sell $3.77 billion in property
Last year was a challenging one for many agents in the US real estate market.
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More retail assets likely to come to market as transactions rise
The retail sector has started the new year with a flurry of activity and there could be more assets coming to market this year, according to an expert.
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Western Sydney popular with first-home buyers
A host of suburbs across Western Sydney have topped the list of the most popular with first-home buyers, according to new data.
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Queensland estate to offer residents a private airpark
A $65 million master planned community on Queenland’s Fraser Coast will provide residents with access to one of the first ‘airparks’ in the country.
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Mixed results as home values climb for the 12th straight month
Australian property values have risen for the 12th consecutive month, but market performance remained varied among the capital cities.
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Tax cut could unlock 10,000 affordable rental homes
Lowering a single tax on build-to-rent housing could protect 150,000 new homes and create a further 10,000 affordable rental homes over the next decade, according to new modelling.
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South Australian property prices hit a record high
South Australian property continues to go from strength to strength with new data showing the median price has again made a new record high.
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Swimming pools make homes more valuable
The backyard pool is always a popular feature during the summer holidays and now new data shows that properties with pools are more attractive to buyers.
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Perth prices continue to surge in January
Perth has retained its title as the strongest property market in Australia, with house prices up 15.3 per cent over the past 12 months.
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REIQ calls on the LNP to reveal stamp duty threshold
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has labelled the LNP’s promise to lift the first-home buyer stamp duty threshold as lacking substance without naming a figure.
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Agents tip interest rates to drive the market in 2024
Over 70 per cent of real estate agents think interest rates are going to be the big driver of the housing market in 2024 according to a new survey.
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Chinese property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate
A Hong Kong court has ordered the world’s most indebted property developer, China’s Evergrande Group, to liquidate, following its failure to negotiate a restructuring agreement with creditors.
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Rental stock levels fall to record low levels
Rental stock has plummeted to historic low levels, with population growth continuing to drive demand.
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Enhanced site experience for view.com.au
Improved homepage search, ‘see all’ functionality and buyer leads for unlisted properties are among a raft of improvements unveiled as a part of view.com.au’s new autumn campaign, which launches this week.
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Clearance rate tops 80 per cent at Ray White Surfers Paradise auction bonanza
There were huge numbers of buyers on the Gold Coast this past weekend for Ray White’s annual The Event auction day, highlighting just how much demand there is for Queensland property.
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REIA on the hunt for solutions to the regional housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is putting together a summit focused on finding solutions to help ease the ongoing housing crisis that is severely hurting regional Australia.
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Invisible living: hidden earth home hits the market
In a remarkable first-time market entry, a unique earth home, seamlessly integrated into its natural surroundings, has emerged for sale in the Goobarragandra Valley.
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Perth suburbs grow in value by more than 30 per cent
Perth was one of the hottest property markets last year, with the top-performing suburbs seeing growth of more than 30 per cent according to new data.
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Second ride in 2025 to raise funds for underprivileged children in Thailand
When Grant Turner puts his foot on the pedal to set out on the next Digital Live Home Hug Ride, it will be a full circle moment.
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