Real Estate News
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Portable Bond Scheme proposed to relieve renters’ financial strain
The McKell Institute is calling on the federal government to adopt a National Portable Bond Scheme, a policy designed to ease the financial pressures faced by renters and provide a pathway to greater financial security.
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How to respond when a landlord insurance claim is denied
Breaking the news to your landlord client that their insurance claim has been denied is not a prospect any agent relishes.
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Property listings surge to highest levels since 2017
The property market has seen its strongest year of new listings since 2017, giving buyers more choice and potentially slowing price growth in 2025.
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Spain proposes 100% tax on non-EU buyers amid housing crisis
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU residents.
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Rihann Barkley-Brown joins Adrian William Real Estate
Leading real estate office Adrian William has welcomed Rihann Barkley-Brown to their award-winning sales team.
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RE/MAX is right at home in Browns Plains
Sam Kathir, is launching RE/MAX Right Home in Brisbane's South as the brand continues its expansion.
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Dr Sarah Bell: don’t be left behind by the tech revolution
Technology is already changing real estate, reshaping the way agents and property managers connect with clients, whether we realise it or not.
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Trump’s policies and their potential impact on Australian real estate
Sydney-based real estate agent Tina O’Connor and the Economic Society of Australia have shared their insights on how the Trump administration might influence our real estate market.
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Rex Software, Cirrus8 and RealTrust create industry leader
Rex Software, Cirrus8 and RealTrust Property Accounting Solutions have joined forces to create the leading real estate software and solutions provider servicing the residential and commercial property markets in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
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This Florida mega-mansion could be America’s most expensive home
A planned luxury compound in Manalapan, Florida, is pushing the boundaries of high-end property with a staggering US$285 million price tag.
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Queensland first-home buyers can soon rent rooms without losing benefits
First-home buyers in Queensland will soon be able to rent out spare rooms without risking their grants or concessions following a legislative push supported by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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Sabrina Zhang opens Ray White Milldale
Experienced local real estate professional Sabrina Zhang has joined the Ray White family with the opening of Ray White Milldale.
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Peter Diamantidis: making 800 sales per year and dominating your market
When Peter Diamantidis made the switch to Ray White three years ago, he knew it was time to do things differently.
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Young gun leads the charge: Riley Neaton’s journey to regional real estate success
At just 28 years old, Riley Neaton, principal of Ray White Rockhampton and Yeppoon, has cemented his place as a top performer in the Ray White network.
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Unemployment edges higher but not enough for a rate cut
Mortgage holders might have to keep on waiting for lower interest rates, with new data showing that the jobs market has not weakened enough for the RBA to act.
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More than one-third of US homeowners say they’ll never sell
High housing costs are keeping many US homeowners firmly in place, with more than one-third (34%) saying they’ll never sell their homes, according to a recent Redfin-commissioned survey.
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How auctions transformed Josh Tesolin’s real estate game
Josh Tesolin, one of Australia’s highest-volume agent and an REA top-ranked performer in NSW, has redefined his approach to real estate by embracing an auction-only sales model.
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Super access plan aims to boost home ownership
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has thrown its support behind a new Coalition proposal that would allow first home buyers to access up to $50,000 of their superannuation to purchase a home.
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Coastal suburbs see dramatic price growth across Australia
Australian coastal property markets have seen exceptional growth over the past five years, with premium locations in capital cities and regional areas experiencing substantial price increases, according to new research.
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Gucci owner Kering secures $1.3 Billion in strategic Paris property sale
Luxury giant Kering, owner of brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent, has announced the sale of 60% stakes in three prime Paris properties to French private equity group Ardian for €837 million (approximately AUD 1.3 billion).
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Take a peak into Hayden Panettiere’s childhood home in exclusive New York enclave
A charming residence in Palisades, NY, once home to actress Hayden Panettiere, is now on the market.
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Domain’s December 2024 House Price report: insights across Australia’s capital cities
Australia’s property market experienced a mix of resilience and deceleration in the final quarter of 2024.
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Housing industry demands urgent action on supply crisis
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pushing for bold action to address Australia's housing crisis, as the country falls significantly short of meeting its housing targets ahead of the 2025 Federal Election.
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From Cluttered to Clear: How Matterport’s Latest Tools Transform Property Presentations
This is part one of a four-part series examining Matterport's latest releases and their impact on property marketing. Throughout this series, we'll explore how these tools are changing the way agents present and market properties. In Part 1, Elite Agent Editor Samantha McLean speaks exclusively with Steven Kounnas, Co-Founder and COO at Captur3d (one of Matterport's Australian Platform Partners), to…
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Todd and Danielle Utley join The Agency WA
Todd and Danielle Utley, esteemed real estate professionals with over 20 years of experience, have joined The Agency WA.
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TikTok ban looms in the US
The January 19 deadline for the US anticipated ban on TikTok and its China-based owner ByteDance is fast approaching, posing significant challenges for one in six real estate agents who rely on the platform for marketing, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
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Matt Payne joins Ray White Upper North Shore
The Ray White Upper North Shore team has started the year strongly, with Matt Payne joining the leading office.
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Marko Maric Joins Pulse Property Agents
Pulse Property Agents is thrilled to announce that Marko Maric, an esteemed and highly successful real estate professional, has joined the team.
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Michael Bacon: From country boy to co-director at 26
Michael Bacon's rapid rise in real estate comes down to his self-belief and authenticity, having gone from a small country town to becoming a co-director of Place Kangaroo Point by age 26.
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Underpayment laws you need to know about for 2025
New rules mean underpaying employees – whether it’s forgetting overtime, missing penalty rates, or skipping super – could land employers in serious hot water.
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Rental growth “well and truly passed the peak”
The Australian rental market is showing clear signs of cooling, with national rental growth dropping to just 4.8 per cent in 2024, down significantly from 8.1 per cent in 2023.
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International schools fuel global property hotspots
Neighbourhoods near international top-tier schools are now sought-after real estate hotspots.
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Francine Setchell thrives with @realty
Francine Setchell, Gold Coast real estate agent, joined @realty in 2019, selling over 200 properties.
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Top Home and AI Tech Innovations from CES 2025
The real estate industry is no stranger to innovation, but the advancements showcased at CES 2025 have taken things to a whole new level. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show was a treasure trove of AI-powered home tools designed to make homes smarter, more efficient, and more personalised than ever before. Here’s a deep dive into the top AI and home…
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New partnership fuels growth for Ray White Epsom
Ray White Epsom, a longstanding and respected name in Auckland's real estate landscape, has announced Ray White Ellerslie owners David and Arthur Subritzky have acquired a significant ownership stake in the business.
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