Real Estate News
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Next step in business leads to alignment with RE/MAX
RE/MAX Australia has welcomed prominent business operators and community identities Jitendra and Sandy Deo to the network, as they rebrand their successful real estate business, DEO Realty, to RE/MAX Landmark.
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New York’s Woolworth mansion drops price to just under US$50 Million
A landmark Upper East Side townhouse, known as the Woolworth Mansion, has seen its asking price slashed by nearly $10 million, now listed for just under $50 million (AUD $76 million).
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Trump’s tariffs push up construction costs for US developers
Real estate developers across the US are facing rising costs as President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs increase prices on key building materials, including steel, aluminum, copper, and tiling.
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Brisbane and Gold Coast property markets bounce back after Cyclone Alfred
Just a week after Cyclone Alfred disrupted open homes and auctions, Brisbane and the Gold Coast real estate markets have shown little sign of slowing down.
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Ellen DeGeneres lists one of her last US homes following UK move
Ellen DeGeneres is continuing to shed her US real estate portfolio, putting one of her last remaining Californian properties on the market for $5 million (approx. $7.6 million AUD).
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Trillions in real estate at risk from natural disasters
Natural disasters are threatening trillions of dollars worth of residential real estate across the United States, with extreme wind, fire and flooding posing significant dangers to property values.
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LJ Hooker Partners with Ailo to Boost Property Management Efficiency
Property managers at high profile LJ Hooker offices are reporting dramatically reduced administrative workloads, sub-1 per cent arrears rates, and happier clients after the real estate group’s new partnership with property management platform Ailo. The partnership, announced today, aims to help LJ Hooker’s franchise network enhance customer service while creating new business opportunities through the all-in-one platform that manages payments,…
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Natalie Snooks: A family legacy in City Beach
For Natalie Snooks, real estate isn't just a career – it's a family tradition that spans multiple generations in Perth's prestigious City Beach area.
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Five years on: COVID-19’s lasting impact on Australia’s housing market
Five years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, its influence on Australia’s housing market remains strong, with national home values rising 38.4% since March 2020.
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Direct Connect adds novated leases to service list in exciting partnership with Oly
Direct Connect prides itself on the quality of our connections. Our service partners are highly regarded in their respective industries, including energy, removals, cleaning, broadband and telecommunications - and now, novated leases!
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Barry Plant’s International Women’s Day Lunch Spotlights Important Conversations
International Women’s Day is a time to listen to, learn from, and celebrate women.
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High-performing local agent to open Ray White Pyes Pa
Ray White real estate expert Kale Kirk has made a significant mark on the industry after starting his career in 2019.
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Rental prices drop in Auckland and Wellington, offering relief for renters
New data from realestate.co.nz shows that rental prices have dropped in two of New Zealand’s largest cities, with Wellington seeing the biggest decline.
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Housing taxes now account for half the cost of a new home
Government taxes and charges on new housing have doubled in some Australian cities over the past five years, with new homebuyers now spending up to 15 years of their mortgage just paying off these costs.
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Ray White Queensland teams up with Netball Queensland / Queensland Firebirds
Ray White Queensland today announced an exciting new partnership with Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds.
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Elders Lifestyle Group Announces Rebrand of 21 Offices Across NSW
Elders Lifestyle Group, a trusted name in property services, is excited to announce the rebranding of its 21 offices, spanning from Forster to Brunswick Heads, effective 1 March 2025 - with the business now branded “Lifestyle.”
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Experienced trio take the helm of Ray White Drouin
Ray White Drouin is proud to announce a new chapter in its history, as long-standing team members Dale Atkin, Libby Talbot, and Felicity Bryant assume ownership of the agency.
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Could this happen to you? A $238K lesson in insurance protection
Working in real estate means juggling two equally important responsibilities - selling properties and running a business. That’s why many real estate agents turn to insurance to help protect themselves from potential risks.
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New homes require smaller mortgages in five states
Homebuyers in five Australian states are taking out smaller mortgages for new homes than for established properties, challenging the notion that new builds always come with premium price tags.
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Renovations add value, but not as much as you think
Homeowners considering renovations can expect to make back at least their costs, but several other factors impact the actual value added to properties.
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Dubai’s real estate boom reshapes the Gulf’s luxury market
Dubai’s property market continues its rapid expansion, with residential sales reaching AED 120 billion ($32.7 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, driven by an influx of high-net-worth buyers.
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Pulse Property Agents launches elite training program for aspiring agents
Pulse Property Agents is proud to introduce its Centre of Excellence, a hands-on training initiative designed to develop the next generation of real estate professionals.
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BDM Summit & PM Summit 2025 – How Two Industry Leaders Created the Events That Changed the Game
When Sarah Cincotta, founder of RISE with Sarah Cincotta, and Hermione Gardiner, founder of Sidekick Coaching and Consulting, started their careers in property management, they quickly noticed a recurring pattern—BDMs were expected to generate leads and convert landlords with little guidance, while PMs juggled retention, client relationships, and mounting workloads in an increasingly competitive market. Both spent years refining their…
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Property market gains momentum as new listings spike in February
Australia’s property market showed renewed momentum in February, with new listings rising across major capital cities and auction clearance rates improving, according to the latest data from Domain. New supply reached a four-month high, marking the second-highest February level on record.
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US housing shortage reaches nearly 4 million homes
America is facing a critical housing shortage of 3.8 million homes, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for millions of Americans despite recent construction gains.
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Ray White Queensland welcomes Jett Templeton
Ray White Queensland is pleased to announce that experienced auctioneer Jett Templeton has joined the corporate team as Sales Performance Specialist.
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Step inside Keira Knightley’s ‘Black Doves’ home
The grand Victorian villa that served as Keira Knightley’s on-screen home in the Netflix spy thriller Black Doves is now on the market for £5 million (AUD $9.7 million).
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REACH Australia & New Zealand unveils 2025 cohort: six trailblazing companies set to transform real estate
Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), proudly announces the 2025 REACH Australia and New Zealand program, featuring six innovative companies poised to revolutionise the real estate industry.
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Rocket Companies to acquire Redfin in US$2.4 billion deal
Redfin has announced that it will be acquired by Rocket Companies in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.4 billion, marking a significant shift in the real estate and mortgage industries.
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Doubled income by breaking free from traditional constraints
For more than a decade, real estate agent Jarred Hancox found himself grappling with the constraints and pressures of traditional real estate agencies.
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High-end property markets signal broader recovery ahead
Australia's premium property markets are showing strong signs of recovery, potentially signaling a broader market turnaround according to recent data.
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Rental affordability hits record low across Australia
Rental affordability in Australia has deteriorated to its worst level since records began in 2008, with median-income households able to afford just over a third of available rentals.
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Sydney among world’s most expensive luxury property markets
Sydney has secured its position as one of the world's most expensive luxury property markets, ranking 11th globally according to a new report.
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Hartford leads America’s hottest housing markets as buyers pay over asking
Hartford, Connecticut, has been named the hottest housing market in the U.S. for February, according to the latest Realtor.com report.
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