-
BTW
South-East Queensland’s population is booming, while Victoria’s declines
Victorians continue to migrate out of the state, as Queensland welcomes nearly 44,000 new residents since March 2020.
Read More » -
BTW
Five key recommendations to promote economic recovery in Western Sydney
The Property Council of Australia has provided five key recommendations for Western Sydney's economic recovery when restrictions ease
Read More » -
FRANCHISE NEWS
Melbourne agents embrace Eview Group’s ‘Your Brand Your Business’ model
Anthony Alagona, Omar Morsi and Daniel Sacco are the latest agents to embrace the Eview Group's 'Your Brand Your Business' model
Read More » -
BTW
Sarah Wotton joins DiJones Southern Highlands
DiJones Southern Highlands has welcomed sales agent Sarah Wotton to the team.
Read More » -
BTW
Property investors expect house prices to continue rising
The 2021 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey has revealed investors still believe it's a good time to invest.
Read More » -
National
Perth’s most affordable house prices compared to Melbourne and Sydney
Perth is known to be one of the most affordable cities in Australia to buy a house, but nothing makes this more evident than looking at the equivalent suburbs in pricier Sydney and Melbourne.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
How low can we go? Records slashed again as lowest home loan rate drops to 1.59 per cent
How low can we go? Home loan rates have dropped to a record low of 1.59 per cent, a further 0.20 per cent below the latest record.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
How millennials’ digital habits and home ownership trends have impacted the Australian property market
Millennials are a digitally savvy generation, going online to shop, socialise and work. So it is little surprise they would seek out digital alternatives in real estate, too.
Read More » -
BTW
Singapore and Hong Kong buyers set to underpin Sydney’s prestige market
Buyers from Hong Kong and Singapore will help propel Sydney's residential and commercial markets into 2022, according to Raine & Horne's Ric Serrao.
Read More » -
APPOINTMENTS
Knight Frank NSW appoints new Head of Assessment Management Services
Knight Frank has announced the appointment of their new Head of Assessment Management Services (AMS) in NSW, Jeremy Prestoe.
Read More » -
BTW
New home sales remain strong in August
The HIA New Home Sales report shows a strength in new home sales during August, however sales remain 15.5 per cent lower then 2020.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
LJ Hooker celebrates its 93rd anniversary by partnering with Lifeline
LJ Hooker has announced an official partnership with Lifeline, which is aimed at helping the charity’s crisis support services and suicide prevention.
Read More » -
BTW
Gateway approval for new Chatswood development
Heworth Holdings Group has received approval for a 25-storey residential and commercial development in Chatswood, Sydney.
Read More » -
Real Estate Agent Events
Ewan Morton shares five key rent roll growth tips, including how to scale with technology
In RiTA by AiRE's recent webinar, Morton's Joint Managing Director, Ewan Morton, shared his five key rent roll growth tips that agencies should focus on.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
More retirees have large mortgages but fewer are downsizing
Fewer retirees are looking to downsize this spring selling season, according to the REIA, with listings down 20-40 per cent
Read More » -
FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland has celebrated its 2021 top performers
More than 1200 Ray White Queensland members celebrated the achievements of the top offices and individuals over 2020-21
Read More » -
National
Australia’s population growth rate is the slowest in more than 100 years
Australia's population only marginally grew in 2020, primarily due to the impact of international border closures on overseas migration.
Read More » -
BTW
Office culture will be impacted as more Australians work from home
The Property Council of Australia have responded to the Productivity Commission’s working from home research paper, noting the report correctly depicts national work patterns. The Announcement: The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s ‘Working from home’ research paper saying it is important to understand the impact of the pandemic on the future of Australia’s…
Read More » -
BTW
Plans lodged for Mermaid Beach to become a luxury hub
Developers Hirsch and Faigen have lodged plans with the Gold Coast City Council for a luxury 26-storey precinct in Mermaid Beach, delivering a collection of 146 apartments. The Announcement: The latest injection of architectural excellence is one step closer to rising in Gold Coast’s illustrious Mermaid Beach with seasoned Melbourne based-developers Hirsch and Faigen lodging plans with council for a…
Read More » -
FRANCHISE NEWS
Rising star takes the reins at First National Real Estate Warwick
She is only 26 years old, but Tori DeMamiel has already advanced from real estate trainee to business owner in just four years.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
House prices have soared by almost 20 per cent
House prices have inflated by a whopping 18.4 per cent over the year to June, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
Read More » -
SUPPLIER NEWS
Kul Singh takes on a new role as the REA Group shifts to a customer-focused model
REA Group has announced the creation of a new business unit known as the 'Customer Group', led by Chief Customer Officer Kul Singh (previously Chief Sales Officer).
Read More » -
BTW
Buxton Real Estate Group expands into Melbourne’s Inner West
Buxton has welcomed its 23rd residential office in Victoria, focused on servicing the Inner West Melbourne market
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney sees newfound confidence as new listing rates improve
The NSW Government's pathway out of lockdown has instilled newfound confidence in Sydney residents, according to REA Group's newly released PropTrack Listings Report September 2021.
Read More » -
National
Domain set to acquire Insight Data Solutions
Domain has announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Insight Data Solutions (IDS) by October this year, marking another step forward in executing its marketplace strategy.
Read More » -
BTW
Australia’s third largest bank NAB increases fixed rate
NAB has increased its fixed rate by up to 0.3 per cent, with a new lowest rate of 2.18 per cent for a three year term.
Read More » -
BTW
Raine & Horne Commercial urges its national network to buy local to help fast-track SME recovery
Raine & Horne Commercial is calling on its national office network to support a ‘Buy Local’ campaign as restrictions ease across Australia. The Announcement: Full-service commercial real estate leader Raine & Horne Commercial has launched a national campaign to support Australia’s small business community navigate the remaining time in COVID-enforced lockdowns and to prepare for the post-pandemic business recovery. In…
Read More » -
BTW
Sustainable homes celebrated at HIA’s GreenSmart Awards
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has acknowledged the sustainability and environmental efforts of construction and building specialists in this year's Australian GreenSmart Awards.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Melbourne lockdown no match for Mahesh and the OASIS platform
Lux Real Estate’s Mahesh Ranawaka says @realty's OASIS helped him not just survive but thrive in the difficult COVID-19 business environment.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Australia’s residential price growth rate is the seventh highest in the world
Australia and New Zealand were both in the top 10 countries to see the highest rate of annual price growth, according to Knight Frank Research.
Read More » -
INTERNATIONAL
What $1 million will buy you around the world in 2021
While Australia's house prices continue to rise, Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee has considered whether you could find better value in one of your favourite holiday destinations.
Read More » -
Celebrity Homes
Take a look inside crime boss Al Capone’s Miami estate before it is demolished
In 1928, Miami Beach’s polite society was rocked with the news that the infamous gangster, Chicago crime boss Al Capone, had purchased a home on Palm Island, one of the city’s newest and most prestigious addresses.
Read More » -
BTW
New industrial precinct at Burleigh Heads has seen early buyer interest
Despite being due for completion in 2022, 55 per cent of units have already sold in a new industrial development at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast.
Read More » -
BTW
Culture starts at head office
Former recruiter and Raine & Horne Group's NSW Network Manager, Travis Wentriro, has shared his support for the 80:20 rule, advocating culture will drive 80 per cent of your business.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Brothers Harry and Julian Gale launch their independent agency
Harry and Julian Gale have a brotherly bond of support and healthy competition that’s seen them establish careers as the go-to agents in Brisbane’s western suburbs.
Read More »