Real Estate News
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Queensland leads the nation in housing activity
Queensland has emerged as the frontrunner in residential construction activity, driven by a significant influx of interstate migration and overseas arrivals.
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Global investors target US$165 billion in hidden real estate value in Japan
Investors are eyeing-off Japanese companies to capitalise on undervalued real estate.
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Top 10 affordable investment hotspots under $500K
New research from Washington Brown, powered by Hotspotting, has uncovered Australia's "bargain" property hotspots.
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Helping agents unlock growth through smart financial planning
Agent Profit Planner is a tool that helps real estate agencies transform financial insight into actionable growth.
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Greg Pratt builds Coast Edge Real Estate with @realty’s support
Since joining @realty in 2020, Greg Pratt has achieved remarkable success, amassing over $58 million in property sales and establishing his own boutique agency, Coast Edge Real Estate.
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Callum Donders: becoming a top agent at 25
When Callum Donders graduated from university during COVID with a marketing degree, he never imagined he'd become one of Pakenham's top real estate agents within three years.
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Renovations outpace new builds as homeowners opt for upgrades
Homeowners are increasingly choosing to renovate rather than build new homes, with renovation spending now accounting for 40 per cent of total construction expenditure.
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Is a rate cut out for 2024 as inflation holds steady?
Markets now align with a view of rate cuts beginning in May 2025.
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REIV has concerns about Victoria’s new rental reforms
The reforms, part of the Vic Labor Government’s broader housing strategy, aim to address rental market inequalities while balancing the concerns of the real estate industry.
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Proptech Labs lands spot in AFR Fast 100
Proptech Labs is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2024 AFR Fast 100 list, ranking as the 19th fastest-growing company in Australia.
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Larissa Reed named Head of Performance at Pulse Property
Pulse Property Agents is thrilled to announce the appointment of Larissa Reed as the new Head of Performance and Growth.
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Sydney suburbs show strong growth potential despite a slowdown
A number of suburbs in Sydney continue to show resilience and growth potential, even with prices slowing down across the city.
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Six reasons why Queensland has soared past Victoria to become an investor paradise
This marks the first time the Sunshine State has held this position since the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) began tracking loan numbers and values by state.
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US buyers poised to benefit in a shifting 2025 housing market
The US property market is set to provide more breathing room for buyers in the New Year, according to Zillow’s latest market outlook.
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Shared living on the rise
More Australians are turning to shared living arrangements as rental costs continue to soar across the country.
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Artemus Group acquires iconic New Farm property
Artemus Group, the hospitality company behind Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves, has expanded with the purchase of an iconic property in New Farm.
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Capital cities could accommodate three million new homes
New research has identified the potential for more than three million additional strata units to be built across Australia's major cities, offering a potential solution to the housing crisis.
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2024 property market insights: lessons learned and trends to watch in 2025
As 2025 fast approaches, Michelle May predicts several significant trends that will shape the property market.
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Hamish Firth expands Ray White footprint with Coolah office
Experienced rural real estate agent and business owner Hamish Firth has opened his third office, Ray White Coolah, alongside salesperson Roger Wood bringing their expertise to the region.
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First home buyers finding creative ways to enter the market despite rising costs
First home buyers are now saving less than half of what they were a year ago as the rising cost of living continues to impact their ability to enter the property market.
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Commercial property market surges as investor confidence returns
Australia's commercial property market has shown resilience in 2024, with average sale prices increasing by seven per cent and transaction volumes on track to exceed $1.4 billion.
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Build-to-Rent in the spotlight: legislative hurdles and North Sydney’s landmark proposal
The build-to-rent (BTR) housing sector, a key component of addressing Australia’s rental housing crisis, is at the centre of two pivotal developments this week.
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Property market rounds off Spring with auction frenzy
The Australian property market has closed out spring on a high note, with a surge in auction activity across the nation.
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Affordability shifts towards the unit market
A shift towards unit living is gaining steam as house prices continue to surge across Australia's capital cities, according to new research.
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Thomas McGlynn takes the helm at REINSW
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has announced Thomas McGlynn as its President.
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China’s massive urban village overhaul: 1 million homes, 300 cities, and a real estate revival
China has announced a major expansion of its urban village redevelopment program, increasing coverage from 35 cities to nearly 300 as part of efforts to stabilise the real estate sector.
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Future Fund investment could help address our housing shortages
The HIA is urging the Future Fund to prioritise investment in new apartment construction to help address Australia’s housing crisis.
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City exodus: four in ten eye a move to regional Australia
Four in ten city residents are now considering a move to regional Australia, as new research reveals mounting pressure on regional communities to keep pace with unprecedented population growth.
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‘Mum and Dad’ investors the key to affordable housing
Small-scale property investors could play a big role in addressing Australia's affordable housing crisis, according to new research.
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UK renters face 18% hike by 2029 amid housing supply challenges
In London, renters are already allocating almost half of their monthly income to housing costs.
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Ray White Northern Beaches expands with ninth office
David Walker and Charles Caravousanos have expanded their footprint on Sydney's Northern Beaches, acquiring Hunter Estate Agents in Elanora Heights.
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NAR’s REACH program crowned top PropTech accelerator
The National Association of Realtors' (NAR) REACH technology growth program has been named PropTech Outlook's 2024 Accelerator of the Year, highlighting its growing influence in real estate innovation.
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New home sales lift as market rebounds
New home sales jumped in October, with an 8.8 per cent increase compared to September, signalling a potential recovery in the housing market.
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REINSW calls for clear expectations in planning reform
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has cautiously welcomed the state government's new Housing Delivery Authority.
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Big US cities challenge algorithmic rents
San Francisco and Philadelphia are leading the charge against rent-setting software, passing laws to regulate the use of algorithmic systems that leverage nonpublic data.
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