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Aussie mortgage holders spared a Christmas interest rate rise
The Reserve Bank of Australia has provided mortgage holders a Christmas time reprieve, electing to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at today’s board meeting.
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Renters facing a tight changeover period as vacancy rates remain low
The traditional summer changeover period is shaping up as an incredibly challenging period for renters with the latest vacancy data showing supply remains at record low levels.
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Real estate networks champion charitable causes
Real estate agents are a philanthropic bunch and with Christmas just around the corner, three networks have given back to charitable causes aimed at making the lives of others better.
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Australia’s most viewed properties in 2023
A chapel with a graveyard, a fixer-upper with 19 bedrooms, a house from The Block, an abode with a Raffles Hotel bar and a breathtaking rural property were among the most viewed homes on Domain this year.
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Borrowers to be spared a Christmas interest rate hike
This week’s lower-than-expected inflation number is shaping up as an early Christmas present for borrowers, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) set to keep rates on hold at next week’s board meeting according to the experts.
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‘Beds and sheds’ to see strong demand in 2024
Property assets in “beds and sheds” sectors which include tourism, boarding houses, blocks of units and industrial assets are all set to perform strongly in 2024 according to an expert.
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Property prices hit record high despite growth slowing
Australian property prices have hit a new record high, climbing 0.22 per cent in November, according to PropTrack.
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The RBA was ‘too hasty’ in raising interest rates again
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might have been too hasty in hiking interest rates last month, with the latest inflation data showing inflation slowed down in October.
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Property prices tipped to rise further in 2024
Combined capital city house and unit prices are tipped to reach a record high in 2024, after price expectations defied forecast declines in 2023.
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Two-thirds of buyers and renters want energy-efficient homes
Increasing energy costs are leading homebuyers and renters to turn towards energy-efficient homes according to a new report.
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Bringing pets to work could help bring office sector back to life
With workplaces around the country struggling to get people back to work, allowing pets could help bring offices back to life according to an expert.
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Help to Buy scheme set to get more people into a home
Thousands of Australians looking to buy a home and struggling with affordability will soon get more government help, with the introduction of the Help to Buy scheme.
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Sea change out, tree change in: Australians flock inland for an affordable lifestyle
Buyers are swapping the beach for the bush when it comes to relocating to more affordable regional areas, new research reveals.
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Unlocking confidence in Australia’s property market: agents hold the key to easing frustration and uncertainty
Australians are feeling frustrated, unbalanced and uncertain about the current property market, providing agents an opportunity to solve the confidence equation and get ahead of the competition as a trusted industry advisor.
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Reforms needed to boost housing supply
Reform is needed to help boost housing supply amidst an unprecedented population increase according to an expert.
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Andrew Hauser appointed Deputy Governor of the RBA
The Federal Government has appointed Andrew Hauser as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for a five‑year term.
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Home ownership hurdles: 2023 sees soaring costs, sinking affordability
Housing affordability has plummeted on three fronts in 2023, with simultaneous rises in rent values, housing values and interest rates putting home ownership further out of reach for many.
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Buying beats renting in over a third of Australian homes
Rent growth over the past 12 months means it’s still cheaper to buy than rent more than one-third of Australian homes.
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Airspace development association aims to tackle housing crisis
A new association has been set up aiming to encourage the new construction process of airspace development to help ease the housing crisis.
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Summer’s approach spurs REIA to champion mutual agreements for tenant home modifications
Tenants looking to make moderate changes to a property they’re renting should reach out to their property manager in a bid to put in place a Mutual Agreement, according to a top industry body.
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Falling prices in some suburbs make it easier to buy in Sydney and Melbourne
With interest rates rising, buying conditions remain tough however, there are still locations where people can find both affordable and livable locations according to a new report.
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7 ways your agency can get the most value from AI
Generative AI could create between $110 billion and $180 billion in value for the real estate industry, but only if agencies rewire the way they work to make the best use of the technology.
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REIA President Hayden Groves to hand over the reins
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Hayden Groves is set to finish up his term as head of the industry body after two years in the role.
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Barry Plant goes back to its roots with its rebrand and new offices
Barry Plant Group is set to rebrand with a fresh new look that takes the company back to its roots.
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National Home Value Index hits a new high
Australia’s property market has experienced a V-shaped recovery, with the national Home Value Index hitting a new record.
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Tourism and industrial sectors the big winners this year
The tourism and industrial sectors have been the shining lights in whats been a rough year for commercial property, according to an expert.
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Knight Frank: 2024 will be better for commercial property
After a tumultuous 12 months, 2024 is shaping up as a better year for commercial property, with Knight Frank tipping it’s going to be a good time to acquire assets.
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Sydney’s blue-chip suburbs see values grow by more than $2 million in 10 years
The premium Sydney locations of Manly, Mosman and the Eastern Suburbs have seen home prices surge over the last decade with values up by more than $2 million.
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Listing levels back on track nationally
New listings surged in October, rising 17 per cent month-on-month nationally, according to the latest PropTrack Listings Report.
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James Kirkland to head up Little Real Estate’s sales and marketing
Australia's largest independently owned real estate agency, Little Real Estate, has appointed James Kirkland as Executive General Manager of Sales and Marketing.
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REIA wants to phase out stamp duty and boost supply to tackle housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called for stamp duty to be phased out and lending criteria to be revisited to encourage more housing investment and ease the housing crisis.
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Remote investing surges as investors head to WA
Remote investing has taken off in 2023, with the distance between where landlords live and where they invest almost doubling compared to last year.
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Ray White’s annual conference uses curiosity to drive innovation and growth
The Ray White team has come together at their annual conference on the Gold Coast with a focus on curiosity, and finding ways for the company to continue to grow
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Property values rise in more than 80 per cent of markets
The Australian property market continues to build steam, with new data showing 82.4 per cent of house and unit suburbs recorded a jump in values in the past three months.
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OnTheHouse and Openn combine to bring private treaty sales online
CoreLogic’s consumer property research and listing platform, OnTheHouse.com.au, has strengthened its partnership with Openn, to bring private treaty sales online through Openn Offers.
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