INDUSTRY NEWS
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Unprecedented wealth transfer set to impact low to middle-income suburbs
Australia is on the brink of an unprecedented $3.5 trillion wealth transfer over the next two decades, in a shift poised to significantly impact the nation’s low to middle-income suburbs.
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Barry Plant joins forces with Propic for AI-driven solutions
Barry Plant is moving towards a ‘CRM-first’ culture, after partnering with Propic as they look to use technology to streamline and grow their business.
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South Australia ranked top economy in the country
South Australia’s property market is booming and the state has also been crowned the top economy in the nation for the third quarter in a row according to a new report.
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Peter Brewer joins forces with Tenancy Skills Institute
Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Chair, Peter Brewer, has been appointed as a Strategic Partnerships Ambassador for the Tenancy Skills Institute, with the goal of fostering stronger relationships with the real estate industry and other organisations.
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RE/MAX members stay curious at network’s annual conference
Staying curious, adopting change and adapting as innovation takes hold in a rapidly changing world, were the driving themes of the multi-day RE/MAX RMX24 conference held last week on July 24 and 25, RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast.
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Realestate.com.au helps Australians to ‘keep moving’ in new brand campaign
The ups and downs Australians experience when finding a new home takes centre stage in realestate.com.au’s new brand strategy and creative platform.
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NSW no-grounds evictions to hurt, not help, tenants
Proposed tenancy reforms, including ending no-grounds evictions, will harm not help NSW renters, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW.
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A starter home in the US now costs $1 million
Australia isn’t the only country that’s witnessed a staggering rise in property prices over the past few years, with starter homes now costing US$1 million in the US.
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Data insight: Immigration brings retail assets back to life for now
Record-high immigration levels have revitalised retail assets and boosted sentiment nationwide, but there are still headwinds for the sector.
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Federal Government needs “bulldog” to tackle housing crisis head-on
The Federal Government needs to appoint a “bulldog” to champion solving the housing crisis and bring together all three levels of government, according to a prominent real estate industry figure.
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Data insight: Property prices don’t care about high rates
Property markets continue to tick higher, despite high interest rates and cost of living pressures, however, there is still a big disparity between the different cities.
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Investors give Melbourne property a ‘wide berth’
Property prices are on the rise across the county, however, Melbourne continues to lag behind other major capitals.
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REIQ wants 70 per cent home ownership by 2032
Three months out from the Queensland State Election, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland has called on the government to make the homeownership dream a reality for more Queenslanders.
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PM’s making a difference behind the scenes
Property managers have one of the toughest jobs in real estate, but that doesn’t stop them from going above and beyond when people are in need.
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Douglas ‘Fast Hands’ France fights for rare cancers at Corporate Clash Macarthur
Douglas France might be used to fighting for listings in Sydney's tough Western Suburbs markets, but when he steps into the boxing ring on August 3, he will be in a fight of a different kind.
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European dream: Transforming a €1 Sicilian vacation home
In Europe, it’s not uncommon for small towns and villages to sell off old rundown properties for €1 in a bid to attract new people to the area.
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One-minute data: Australian house prices hit record highs, but growth slows
House prices in Australia's capital cities have reached new highs for the sixth consecutive quarter, but the pace of growth is decelerating.
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Data insight: Regional properties outperform cities in rental yields
Regional property markets are obtaining higher rental yields for investors compared to their city counterparts, according to new analysis.
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View.com.au integrates Apartments & Developments
View Media Group (VMG) has integrated apartment and development project listings into the 'buy' section on view.com.au.
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REIV urges tax reform after new home starts plummet
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has called on the State Government to modernise its property tax strategy after new figures revealed the number of new homes built in the state has slumped to a decade low.
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Palm Beach gets a ‘glow up’ with new apartment developments
The Gold Coast’s Palm Beach is in the midst of regentrification, with numerous new luxury apartment developments popping up along the shoreline of the once sleepy seaside village.
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One-minute data: rental market remains tight despite slowing growth
National rents have remained unchanged over the June quarter, with the median weekly rent holding steady at $600 per week.
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NAB strategically cuts fixed rates
National Australia Bank (NAB) has made a “strategic” move in slashing its three-year fixed rate as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) weighs up whether or not to lift interest rates at its August 6 meeting.
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Gen AI leads McKinsey’s top tech trends for 2024
Despite the increased economic turbulence of 2023, investment in technology has shown resilience, with Generative AI leading the charge in innovation.
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One-minute data: Australian home value growth cools as winter sets in
CoreLogic's daily home value index shows a slowdown in national property price growth, with values rising just 0.5 per cent over the past four weeks.
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Olympic boom: Brisbane prices could rise 50 per cent
Brisbane could be on the verge of an extended boom in property prices, with value potentially rising 50 per cent thanks to the upcoming Olympics and huge interest from foreigners.
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Sarah Hackett brings international award-winning Brisbane home to market
The agent named most influential woman in the Australian property market has been called on to sell a Brisbane home that scooped an international award for its design.
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One-minute data: Metro areas drive Australian property market growth
Sales volumes jumped 5.5 per cent in the 2023-2024 financial year with Australia’s mainland states recording 663,158 residential property settlements.
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REISA-REIQ alliance to deliver top-notch training
Two state real estate bodies have joined forces to bring top quality industry training to South Australia, with the first program ready to roll out next month.
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Brett Reddell: The power of self-belief
Brett Reddell was only able to take his business to the next level when he finally started believing in his own abilities.
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Rundown gems: Uninhabitable homes become PR gold for agents
They might not be glamorous, but rundown properties are quickly becoming the hottest commodity in real estate.
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Fur flies over proposed changes to Tasmania’s pets in rentals rules
Fur is flying in the Apple Isle, with the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania launching a campaign to help landlords to urge the State Government to reconsider proposed pets in rentals legislation.
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View Media Group collaborates with Real Estate Industry Partners
View Media Group (VMG) has joined forces with Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP) in a multi-year partnership designed to further build a strong and empowered real estate industry
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Investors remain cautious as commercial property activity slows
Investors are being more discerning than ever when it comes to buying commercial property amidst lasting high interest rates.
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Five steps to open your own real estate agency
You've set a big goal: to open your own real estate agency.
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