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Investors flee rental market amid rising costs and new taxes
Property investors are abandoning the rental market in droves, with new data showing a significant increase in investment property sales over the past year.
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Mixed Fortunes for Australia and New Zealand Property Markets as Suburb Values Weaken
Recent data from CoreLogic and insights from property experts reveal a mixed picture for both the Australian and New Zealand property markets, with significant variations in value trends across suburbs.
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Majority of Australians want house prices to fall
Most Australians want to see house prices decrease over the next five years, according to new polling data.
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National vacancy rate drops to 1.39 per cent
Australia's rental market tightened last month, with the national vacancy rate falling to 1.39 per cent in August, according to new data.
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You can’t rely on technology alone for property purchases
The industry is urging buyers not to overlook the importance of physical property inspections, despite advancements in AI.
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Home Guarantee Scheme supporting regional Australians, women and young buyers
The Federal Government's Home Guarantee Scheme has made a significant impact in helping key demographics, particularly regional Australians, women, and younger buyers, secure home ownership.
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Belinda Sinclair: How Domain’s latest property innovation is driving listing enquiries
Automation is a concept that continues to grow in the property space - from integrated smart homes to AI tools that analyse data.
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Housing shortfall grows as Australia misses National Housing Accord target
Australia is set to fall short of its National Housing Accord target by over 166,000 homes, according to new forecasts from the industry.
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Spring selling season kicks off strongly
The first weekend of Spring selling has started strongly with active buyers driving up clearance rates right around the country.
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Housing affordability hits record low
Housing affordability in Australia has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly three decades, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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The Beauty Premium: how real estate agents are boosting sales with style
In real estate, it’s not just about knowledge and negotiation skills—your appearance could be your secret weapon.
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RBA warns interest rates to remain high as inflation persists
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock has warned that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period to combat persistent inflation.
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Rental crisis persists despite slowing rental growth
Australia's rental crisis remains severe despite a modest easing in rent increases in some areas, according to new data.
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Planning systems failing regional Australia
Regional Australia is facing a severe housing crisis as planning systems struggle to keep up with demand, according to industry experts.
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Mortgage stress hits record high as 1.4 million Australians struggle
New research from Finder paints a concerning picture for mortgage holders, with record levels of financial distress across the country.
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Nick Boyd appointed CEO of Belle Property
Nick Boyd has been named Chief Executive Officer of Belle Property, Hockingstuart and Acton | Belle Property, taking the reins from Peter Hanscomb.
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Perth dominates list of top family-friendly suburbs
Perth has emerged as the leading city for family-friendly suburbs in Australia, according to new research.
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First home buyers forced to adapt amid rising costs
First home buyers are increasingly purchasing properties alone or using government-backed schemes to enter the property market, as rising costs make it harder to buy.
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Home building approvals hit a 14-month high
New home building approvals in Australia have reached their highest level in 14 months, in a sign that confidence is starting to return.
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Inland property prices surge as buyers look beyond the coast
Home buyers are starting to look beyond the beach, with inland areas experiencing a boom in prices as buyers start moving away from traditional coastal hotspots, according to a leading economist.
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Greens take aim at dodgy landlords
The Australian Greens have unveiled a plan to establish a National Renters Protection Authority (NRPA) to enforce rental standards and penalise ‘dodgy’ landlords and real estate agencies.
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Rent.com.au sees rising revenues
Leading rental portal, Rent.com.au has seen rising revenues last financial year, as it looks to grow its RentPay offering.
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Ray White Rural and Livestock celebrates 30 years of success
Ray White Rural and Livestock recently held its annual awards ceremony in Toowoomba, marking 30 years since the network's inception.
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Elite Retreat auction raises over $30,000 for children’s charity
A successful charity auction at this year's Elite Retreat on Hayman Island has raised more than $30,000 for Steve’s Caroll’s Digital Live bike ride, supporting the children's charity Hands Across the Water.
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Home buyers prioritise lifestyle this Spring selling season
Home buyers are putting lifestyle first this Spring selling season, alongside traditional factors like location and size.
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The suburbs where homeowners hold onto property for 20 years
Certain Australian suburbs are seeing homeowners hold onto their properties for more than two decades which is double the national average.
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realestate.com.au launches AI room renovation tool
realestate.com.au has launched an AI-generated styling tool that allows users to digitally renovate property images.
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US buyers drive a surge in international interest for Australian property
International interest in Australian properties has seen a significant jump, with searches from overseas buyers and renters increasing in July.
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Property market delivers record profits for Australians
Australia’s property market continues to solidify its reputation as a reliable wealth-building avenue, with a significant surge in profit-making sales across the nation.
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Social housing and investor reforms urgently needed
The government needs to focus on building more social houses, eliminate policies like negative gearing and coordinate national rental reform to help address the housing crisis in Australia.
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Sydney records the highest prime rental growth in the world
Sydney has once again recorded the highest annual prime rental growth across 15 of the world’s leading cities.
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Home buyers make offers after just 20 minutes
Home buyers in the UK, are spending less than 20 minutes looking at a home before putting in an offer according to new research.
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Senate launches enquiry to examine first home buyer finance
The Senate has voted to begin an inquiry examining the impact of Australia's financial regulations on home ownership, with a focus on improving access for first-time buyers.
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Domain reports solid jump in revenue and profit
Domain has reported a “strong” set of financial results for the 2024 financial year, with revenue increasing 13.1 per cent to $391.1 million, while net profit increased 27.9 per cent to $49.4 million.
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Spring selling favours vendors in Adelaide and Perth
The upcoming spring selling season is expected to be particularly good in Adelaide and Perth as vendors cash in on high prices.
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