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Australian housing downturn has likely ended with positive growth trend emerging
Three of Australia’s leading real estate data providers have suggested the property market downturn is over.
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Ouwens Casserly wins AREAs Residential Agency of the Year
Transitioning to a shared leadership model forced upon them in difficult circumstances has been credited with Ouwens Casserly taking out the 2022 Annual REA Excellence Award for Residential Agency of the Year.
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REIV calls for an alternative to stamp duty
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged policymakers to do away with “lazy” taxes like stamp duty and find a more effective solution such as a land tax.
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O*NO Legal launches accessible start-up super course
Real estate industry legal specialists O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents' Lawyer have developed a step-by-step program to help entrepreneurial real estate agents manage the process of starting their own business, without compromising their legal protection.
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Sydney’s Woollahra named most affluent Local Government Area
Waterfront locations dominate the list of Australia’s wealthiest LGAs, with Woollahra topping the list of the most affluent areas.
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Buyers increasingly focused on lifestyle and location: HTW
While interest rates and affordability have dominated the headlines, most home buyers are increasingly focused on access to transport, lifestyle and community when making their purchase decision according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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REA Group announces all the AREAs winners
Winners in the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced with Ouwens Casserly Real Estate taking out the coveted Residential Agency of the Year Award.
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Is the downturn over? House prices on the rise
Australia's property market is showing cautious signs of recovery, with house prices across the combined capitals increasing in the March quarter for the first time in a year.
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Discovering the power of saying ‘no’ and living in the present moment: a journey of hope and charity
Learning to appreciate the present moment, zeroing in on what’s truly important and not putting all of your eggs in one basket are just three of many lessons Hayley Mitchell and John McSpedden took away from the most recent Digital Live Charity Ride in Thailand.
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Is another interest rate pause on the cards?
Inflation in Australia continues to fall, sparking hopes of a second consecutive interest rate hold next week.
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Two-speed demand splits rental market
A two-tiered rental market is appearing, with demand for rentals in capital cities soaring while in regional areas it is falling dramatically.
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Privacy webinar to get frontline professionals up to speed
To mark Privacy Awareness Week, O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents’ Lawyer has redesigned its highly popular, free privacy webinar to help frontline real estate professionals who deal with personal information.
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How John Kubatov is reinventing CLASS Real Estate
With a substantial real estate career behind him, John Kubatov had a long-held view that he wanted to do business differently.
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Landlords to cut office leasing incentives
As workers return to the office in increasing numbers, landlords are expected to reduce office leasing incentives in 2023, according to experts in the field.
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Space accommodation just got an upgrade
Airbus has revealed its concept for a space habitat designed to accommodate four astronauts in low Earth orbit, lunar orbit, and possibly during future missions to Mars.
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New data proves rent bidding occurs and new tenants more likely to see rent rises
In the past year, rents have increased for almost three-quarters of rental properties, up from about one-quarter each year pre-pandemic, according to a new report built on data from MRI Software.
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Half of households dip into savings to pay the bills
Households are being forced to dip into their nest eggs and even their kid's savings to try and cover the surging cost of living.
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Regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs lead the bounce back
Affordable regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs dominate the list of locations experiencing a market bounce back, according to new research.
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Commercial real estate sector resilient amid challenging conditions
Commercial property markets remained resilient this year despite higher interest rates hurting demand, according to a new report.
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100 days in Hartley Partners is ‘crushing it’ in Townsville
Stewart Hartley was no stranger to running his own business when he took the leap and launched his own real estate brand in partnership with the Agents’Agency earlier this year.
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Byron Bay and Bright hotspots for capital growth
Would-be vendors in popular holiday destinations such as Byron Bay and Bright could be sitting on capital growth in excess of $2 million.
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RBA to undergo massive shake-up after review
The Reserve Bank of Australia will undergo a major shake-up that will see the governor hold a press conference after each meeting on interest rates to explain the decision to mortgage holders.
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The Queensland regions where homes are under $500,000
Despite surging immigration and tight supply, it’s still possible to find a home in Queensland for under $500,000, according to an expert.
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House hunting just got smarter: AI Dream Home helps buyers bring their imaginations to life
US-based listings portal realtor.com has unveiled an innovative, AI-powered property search platform that allows buyers to render their ideal home.
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Young Australians left with just $13 a day as rents soar
Students and young Australians are being hit hard by the ongoing rental crisis, with new data showing that they are being forced to live on a “ridiculous” $13 a day.
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The top 8 TED Talks you absolutely must watch
Having an 'always learning' philosophy will take you far.
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Essential workers paying two-thirds of their income on rent
Soaring rents across the country are hitting essential workers hard, with a new report finding they are paying two-thirds of their income on rent.
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Why Vicki Bidner is taking on real estate her way
Vicki Bidner is ready to do real estate her way, but she won’t be doing it by herself. After more than three decades of local real estate experience in the Forster-Tuncurry region, Vicki was ready to build an agency of her own and, after talking with industry peers, she chose UrbanX as a partner for the journey. Vicki’s core clientele…
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Is the shine starting to come off Airbnb?
The lustre of the short-term rental platform, Airbnb is starting to wane with a new report showing superhosts are leaving and starting their own platforms.
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Queensland’s ‘death by a thousand cuts’ – rental reforms could kill investment
The Queensland Government’s “constant onslaught” of legislative intervention in the state’s rental sector could “kill off” investment, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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Luxurious Bali apartment complex to feature world’s largest rooftop pool
A premium residential complex in Bali is set to create a new standard of luxury living, featuring the world’s largest rooftop pool.
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New dwelling commencements near decade low
New home starts across the country declined last quarter as the industry worries that a lack of new supply in the pipeline will exacerbate the housing crisis.
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Victorian property prices starting to stabilise
The pace of Victoria's property price decline has slowed, with new data showing values are stabilising.
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Rentals snapped up in record quick time
Rental properties are once again being leased at record fast rates.
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Robust Real Estate: Our first 100 days
Robust Real Estate Director Khan Robust looked into a number of real estate platforms before making the switch to the Agents’Agency, and 100 days into his journey with the national network, he says he hasn’t looked back.
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