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Regional migration trend started well before COVID
More Australians are moving from capital cities to regional areas in a long-term trend that began well before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
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Coalition announces FIRB overhaul
A Dutton Government has pledged to establish a taskforce to reform the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has announced.
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Queensland set to usher in the next wave of million-dollar suburbs
Queensland has emerged as the leading state in Australia's next wave of million-dollar suburbs, claiming four of the top 10 spots according to new research.
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REA Group invests in rural property data platform Agtuary
REA Group has announced it will acquire a minority stake in Agtuary, a platform specialising in rural property and environmental data insights.
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Megan Kimpton returns to Barry Plant
Barry Plant’s growth team adds a familiar face as Megan Kimpton returns.
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Builders launch federal election campaign to address housing crisis
Master Builders Australia has launched its federal election campaign, demanding concrete action from all political parties to address Australia's housing crisis.
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Ray White generates nearly 10,000 appraisals in 17th call-a-thon
Ray White's 17th Real Estate of Origin call-a-thon has secured an impressive 9,568 property appraisals across Australasia in a single day, powered by the group's NurtureCloud technology platform.
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Aussie homeownership dreams remain strong despite market pressures
A new LJ Hooker survey has revealed that despite soaring property prices and mortgage pressures, Australians remain committed to the dream of owning their own home. The findings highlight a continued belief in real estate as a solid investment, as well as the key home features buyers refuse to compromise on.
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China leads foreign investment in Australian real estate
Foreign investment in Australian residential real estate continues to show strength with China leading the way in approved residential property purchases.
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Buying a unit can shave nearly two years off first-home buyer savings time
First-home buyers in Australia can enter the property market nearly two years sooner by purchasing a unit instead of a house, according to Domain’s latest First Home Buyer Report.
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Olympic champion Grant Hackett lists luxurious Brighton mansion for up to $8.4m
Australian Olympic swimming legend Grant Hackett and his wife Sharlene have placed their luxury five-bedroom, five-bathroom Brighton home at 11 Rothesay Avenue on the market, with price expectations ranging from $7.95 million to $8.4 million.
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Productivity failures are holding Australia back, says report
Australia’s housing affordability crisis is being worsened by three decades of declining productivity in home construction, with new research revealing that the sector is building homes at half the rate it did in 1995.
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Sir Robert Menzies’ historic Melbourne residence up for sale at $9 million
A landmark home once owned by Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, has been listed for sale in Kew, Melbourne, with expectations of up to $9 million.
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US real estate giant makes $2.7b bid for Domain
A major shake-up is underway in Australia's property portal landscape as US-based CoStar Group has launched a $2.7 billion takeover bid for Domain, Australia's second-largest real estate platform.
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Rate cut provides modest relief as mortgage stress continues
The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to cut the cash rate to 4.10 per cent offers some reprieve to struggling homeowners, but research suggests the reduction may not be enough to ease widespread financial pressure.
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Investor boom drives spike in home loans
Australia's home loan market has experienced significant growth in 2024, with investor lending leading the way and showing remarkable resilience amid changing market conditions.
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Regional markets show strength as capital cities slow
Regional property markets are showing remarkable resilience while capital cities face declining prices.
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Foreign buyers to be banned from purchasing existing homes
Labor has announced a two-year ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes in Australia, mirroring a similar policy proposed by the Coalition last year, as part of broader efforts to improve housing affordability.
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RBA cuts interest rates to 4.1% – what does it mean for real estate?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate to 4.10%, marking the first rate cut in years and offering potential relief for buyers, investors, and homeowners.
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More suburbs join the $2million and $3million clubs
A growing number of Australian suburbs have crossed the $2 million and $3 million median house price mark as strong price growth continues to push property values higher in blue chip markets.
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Ray White inks major partnerships with AFL powerhouses
Leading real estate group Ray White has secured significant partnerships with two of the AFL's biggest clubs, joining forces with both Collingwood Football Club and Sydney Swans in separate three-year deals.
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Where your buyers will find love this Valentine’s Day: Ray White reveals Australia’s dating hotspots
Are your buyers looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Where they buy may influence their chances more than you think, according to new data from Ray White Group Senior Data Analyst, Atom Go Tian.
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Regional property markets show strength as capital cities decline
Regional property markets are showing remarkable resilience, with values continuing to outperform capital cities amid challenging market conditions.
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LJ Hooker’s brand reset to draw in new agents
LJ Hooker is hoping a bold new brand reset will attract fresh talent to the network, offering agents cutting-edge marketing tools, instant brand recognition and streamlined systems.
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Sean Hanneberry appointed CEO of Professionals Group
Experienced business leader Sean Hanneberry has been named as the new CEO of Professionals Group to lead the major transformation of the 150-office national real estate network.
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Simone Biles to headline REA Group’s Ready25 event
Simone Biles, is set to open this years exclusive Ready25.
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South Australia tops HIA’s housing policy ranking
South Australia has topped the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Housing Policy Scoreboard, ranking ahead of all other states and territories in its approach to tackling housing supply issues.
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Premium markets poised for strongest gains as rate cuts near
Australia's premium property markets are expected to see the largest value increases when interest rates begin to fall, with new research indicating substantial growth potential across the housing sector.
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Ray Ellis appointed CEO of CENTURY 21 Australia
Experienced real estate leader Ray Ellis has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of CENTURY 21 Australia.
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REA Group CEO Owen Wilson announces retirement
REA Group's Chief Executive Officer Owen Wilson has announced his intention to retire from full-time executive roles in the second half of 2025, marking the end of an era for the company.
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Leadership takes centre stage at Launch 2025
Leadership was the focus at Ray White's Launch 2025 event, where more than 1,200 members gathered at the Melbourne Convention Centre for the network's largest-ever annual kickstarter.
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Office vacancy remains stable as new supply hits market
The Australian office market is showing resilience with CBD vacancy rates remaining relatively stable, despite significant new supply entering the market.
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Domain’s Head of Customer Solutions Angus Ferguson departs after successful tenure
Domain's Head of Customer Solutions, Angus Ferguson, is set to leave the company after six years of leading significant technological innovations and growth initiatives.
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Mark Jansen joins first national real estate as marketing and communications strategist
First National Real Estate has today announced the appointment of Mark Jansen as Communications & Marketing Director, continuing the revitalisation of Australia’s largest real estate cooperative that began in 2024 with the appointment of new CEO, David Edwards.
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Consumer confidence surges as rate cuts loom
Consumer sentiment in Australia has reached its highest point in nearly three years, as speculation grows about potential interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
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