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A platform to inspire and empower women
Taking home the title of Most Influential Woman in Property at last year’s REA Excellence Awards was more than just a personal triumph for Sarah Hackett, Managing Director and Co-founder of Place Estate Agents.
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Laing+Simmons equip property managers with domestic violence training
Laing+Simmons have equipped their property managers to deal with domestic violence situations through a training session facilitated by the KYUP! Project.
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Capital city unit rents quickly catching up to houses
The gap between weekly house and unit rents has narrowed to just $30 across the combined capital cities.
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Josh Symons joins CoreLogic
CoreLogic has appointed Josh Symons as its new head of real estate solutions.
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REIA urges home buyers to use the Home Guarantee Scheme
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling for home buyers to make the most of 50,000 new places available under the Australian Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS).
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Real estate credit is now Australia’s number one investment class
The private real estate credit market is now Australia's number one investment class by annual investment volume according to a new report.
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Young people hate making phone calls – could it be hurting their careers?
Ironically, younger generations are using smartphones for anything but actual phone calls.
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Rental prices start to stagnate as conditions ease
There has been some positive news for tenants, with the latest Domain Rent Report revealing rental prices are either falling or stagnating across the capital cities.
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Office assets becoming the new “alternative asset”
Demand for office assets has plummeted in recent years, with some experts now suggesting they could soon be classified as alternative assets.
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Retirement villages could boost housing for older Australians
Retirement villages are a significantly cheaper housing option for older Australians and they could also help free up homes for younger generations according to the industry.
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Borrowers stuck in ‘mortgage quicksand’
One in eight borrowers is stuck in 'mortgage quicksand' after extending their loan term in a bid to reduce their repayments.
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The number of million-dollar suburbs set to surge
Nearly 100 new suburbs are set to join the million-dollar club after the recent surge in house prices according to new analysis.
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Tarneit leads nation as the ‘greenest’ suburb for solar installation
Tarneit, in Melbourne’s western growth corridor, is emerging as one of the nation’s leading suburbs when it comes to renewable energy adoption.
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Property values hit new record in 2023-24 financial year
Australian property values soared 8 per cent in the 2023-2024 financial year, overcoming a significant slump from the year before.
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Realestate.com.au raises the bar for top properties with Luxe
Property portal realestate.com.au has launched a new premium listing product, Luxe, which is designed to raise the profile of top properties that need to stand out.
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Early signs of relief as rents finally decline
There are finally some early signs of relief for tenants, with capital city rents declining and vacancy rates creeping up according to new data.
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Knight Frank and Bayleys complete McGrath acquisition
Knight Frank and Bayleys have completed their acquisition of McGrath Limited and announced a new board of directors to lead the group.
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Cathie Crampton heads back to Belle Property
Cathie Crampton has been named Head of Property Management Growth and Performance and will be looking to grow the division and improve profitability.
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Slim pickings for buyers with less than $750,000
The constant surge in house prices across the country is making life difficult for buyers according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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Inflation jump could spark interest rate rise
A 14th cash rate hike is once again on the table, after the monthly inflation rose to 4 per cent in May.
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Property gains hit a 14-year high
Homeowners are cashing in on the back of rising prices, with profitable resales reaching the highest level since July 2010 according to new data.
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Chantelle Collin named partner at BresicWhitney
Head of Property Management at BresicWhitney, Chantelle Collin has officially become a partner, on the back of her contribution and position as a trusted leader of the real estate group.
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Property prices set for more growth in the next year
Australian property prices are now expected to rise as much as 5 per cent in 2024, with a property insights leader revising its forecast on the back of increased buyer demand and an uptick in listings.
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Shani Costi appointed general manager at Costi Cohen
Commercial property buyers agency Costi Cohen has appointed Shani Costi as general manager, as it looks to significantly grow the brand over the next 12 months.
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Residential yields outperform commercial assets
Rising interest rates have seen yields increase across different asset classes, however, residential property has been steadily outpacing commercial assets.
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Sales volumes rising in NSW, but WA’s hot run could be over
Sales volumes are on the rise across a host of suburbs in NSW, however, demand in Western Australia might be starting to fall.
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Best of RE/MAX bask in Bali
The elite in the RE/MAX sales force have shaken off early winter chills to warm up while experiencing three days of professional stimulation at the Platinum + event.
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Auction numbers remain high despite winter setting in
Auctions have remained unseasonably high for the start of winter with strong stock levels coming to market and buoyant interest from buyers.
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Foreign buyers flood into Melbourne and Queensland
Foreign buyers are flooding back into Australia, with Melbourne and Queensland emerging as the hottest locations for overseas purchasers.
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The 27 key metrics agents need to track
Systems and checklists are the keys to keeping your finger on the pulse of your business and generating growth, according to an expert.
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Mortgage arrears hit three-year high
Borrowers are increasingly falling behind on their mortgage repayments with arrears hitting a three-year high.
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Data centres might be the next big alternative asset class
Data centres have quickly become an in-demand asset class, driven by a rising population and tight supply.
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Sabrina Gao heads up Ray White Lower North Shore’s China desk
Ray White Lower North Shore has enhanced its Chinese connection with a new full-service desk led by Sabrina Gao.
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Handling the death of a tenant with compassion
Death is something that touches us all and property managers can at times find themselves confronted with the death of a tenant.
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Calls to cap the number of short-term rentals
There is a new call to cap the number of Airbnb-type properties, with new data showing that 74 per cent of new housing supply heads straight to the short term rental market
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