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More than one in five Australians regularly leave their home unlocked

New Canstar research shows 12 per cent of people also regularly leave their car unlocked. The Announcement: Millions of Australians are at risk of being burgled, with over a fifth regularly leaving their home unlocked, reveals new research from Canstar. A new Canstar survey of 1,036 Australians reveals that 22 per cent – equivalent to 4.4 million people – fail to routinely…

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Property leads the way in the sprint towards Net Zero

The New South Wales Government is set to carry out cutting emissions in half by 2030, with the Property Council taking annotative on this decision and creating sustainable building policies.

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The Gold Coast economy is set to prosper with positive property outlook

The Gold Coast's population growth is underpinned by internal migration and more than 50 residential projects currently in the works.

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Your Home energy saving initiative paves the way for sustainable real estate

REIA has welcomed the Morrison Government's new edition of the Your Home initiative, released on 28 September 2021.

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More than half of small businesses plan to bounce back after lockdown

A survey found 53 per cent of small to medium businesses (SMEs) in VIC and NSW feel confident they will bounce back when restrictions ease.

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Fleetwood secures $32 million quarantine centre contract

The Australian Government has selected the primary developer for the new 1000-bed quarantine centre, which is set to be built in Melbourne

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Michael Fenn is the youngest recipient of the Sir Leslie Hooker Award

Michael Fenn has won the prestigious Sir Leslie Hooker Award, making him the youngest winner at 42 years old and the second South Australian recipient.

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Property Council welcomes roadmap to recovery

The Property Council has announced its support of the NSW Government's roadmap to recovery, focusing on the 80 per cent vaccination target

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Property Council of Australia supports international students returning to NSW

The return of international students will significantly benefit inner-city residential and commercial vacancy rates across the country, according to the Property Council of Australia.

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REIA calls on government to address regional housing supply

The Real Estate Institute of Australia are putting the pressure on the Government to address the regional housing crisis, noting the matter requires urgent scrutiny.

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The five best locations to invest in Australia with houses under $650,000

Property investment adviser Grant Foley has revealed five Australian locations where you can purchase freestanding houses for under $650,000.

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Homegrown PropTech platform drives digital land sales

Oliver Hume has launched a new Proptech platform, allowing buyers to pay deposits online, without visiting a sales office.

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Downsizers can avoid stamp duty when purchasing in land lease communities

Downsizing.com.au has published a report analysing the savings on offer for new homes in new land lease communities

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Sydney-based Chadwick Real Estate expands with new Hornsby office

Chadwick Real Estate has opened a fourth office in Hornsby, ready to take advantage of the high demand for residential and commercial leasing in the North Shore region.

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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.

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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

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Sarah Wotton joins DiJones Southern Highlands

DiJones Southern Highlands has welcomed sales agent Sarah Wotton to the team.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gateway approval for new Chatswood development

Heworth Holdings Group has received approval for a 25-storey residential and commercial development in Chatswood, Sydney.

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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…

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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…

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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

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ray White celebrates women in real estate

Ray White has launched their first 'Journeys' webinar, sharing the motivational stories of the group's top women.

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Keeping the promise to reopen Australia is the key to boosting vaccination rates

Builders and other trade professionals don't believe the Government will uphold their promise to reopen once an 80 per cent threshold is met

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Former pizzeria owner serves up a point of difference for R&H in Hurstville

Raine & Horne has announced former pizzeria owner Chris Arvanis will join Jake Harrison to head up a brand-new Hurstville office.

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Nerida Conisbee: What’s driving price growth?

Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee unpacks what is motivating the Australian property market boom.

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Property Council cautiously welcomes ‘Roadmap to Freedom’

The Property Council of Australia welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a roadmap for lifting restrictions for the fully vaccinated. The announcement: NSW Property Council Executive Director Luke Achterstraat said with vaccination rates encouragingly increasing today’s announcement was due.“The setting of clearer timelines and targets for greater freedoms including when businesses will reopen is welcomed,” Mr Achterstraat said.“However, further details will…

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Long-term franchise principal launches Raine & Horne Redland Bay

Af Raine & Horne principal for more than two decades, Denise Quick has launched a Redland Bay office with the brand. The announcement: A long-term Raine & Horne principal Denise Quick has shifted states to launch a new office in the Redland Bay area, which is on the cusp of a significant population explosion.  Ms Quick, who has regularly been among the…

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