Laing+Simmons MD says NSW gov should do more to help first home buyers into...
The Reserve Bank (RBA) has left interest rates on hold as expected, piling more pressure on the New South Wales (NSW) government to take the lead out of its Victorian counterpart and introduce...
View ArticleRBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 1.5 pct, industry reacts
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the official cash rate unchanged at 1.50 percent on Tuesday with no plans of an imminent hike anytime soon, the Housing Industry Association said. The...
View ArticleReal estate agency Di Jones expansion intensifies
The expansion at Di Jones Real Estate continues with the team at Wahroonga being bolstered by the appointment of two renowned sales agents from McGrath Pymble. Di Jones Real Estate chief executive Rob...
View ArticleThumbs Faster than Mouse: Kylie Davis
You may have a website, but is your site mobile optimised? If it isn’t and you’re wondering whether you need to worry about the expense, here’s an experiment to try; sit on a bus or a train and observe...
View ArticleREIA: Renters Forgotten Victims of Negative Gearing Reforms
Changes to negative gearing policy would drive up rents and affect the most vulnerable people in the community, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). REIA president Malcolm...
View ArticleBuilding approvals rises in January says HIA
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data has recorded a growth in the number of building approval in January, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) said. HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett said...
View ArticleREIWA: February Sales Activity Increases In Perth
Sales activity in the Perth metro region rose in February, with the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) data showing that volumes were up by eight percent compared to January. REIWA...
View ArticleRent.com.au Rental Rates Snapshot: February 2017
Rent.com.au’s latest Rental Rates Snapshot for the month of February illustrates the shift in median rental property prices (both metro and regional), rental affordability (the median room price...
View ArticleAnnual RE/MAX R4 Convention draws the best from around the world
Sixty Australian and New Zealand property specialists have returned from the 2017 RE/MAX R4 Convention in Las Vegas with an even greater appreciation of the global reach of the RE/MAX real estate...
View ArticleAustralians and New Zealanders figure in RE/MAX top producers and leaders
Three memorable events at the 2017 R4 Convention held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas in March celebrated leadership and sales success throughout the global RE/MAX network as the Special...
View ArticleREIA: Affordability Declines Despite Historically Low-Interest Rates
Housing affordability has been reduced across all Australian states in the December quarter of last year, with New South Wales (NSW) remaining the least affordable state for homebuyers, according to...
View ArticleProperty Guru may consider to list in Australia, says its CEO
Singapore-headquartered Property Guru, one of Southeast Asia’s renowned property website may consider a stock listing in Australia next year, its chief said. In an interview with Bloomberg in Singapore...
View ArticleHow to shape a great real estate brand in 2017
Leading real estate agencies need to think outside the square and apply modern approaches to their brand identities through new techniques in digital design, visual imagery and tone of voice. Mark...
View ArticleRatemyAgent award winners announced
The RateMyAgent 2017 Agent of the Year Award winners were been announced this morning, recognising those agents and agencies who have been the most consistently recommended in the system by their...
View ArticleEvery Agent Has a Story: Kasey McDonald
Our next story comes from Kasey McDonald, BDM of Vystal Living and BDM Academy, who shares the two key lessons she learned after been thrown in the deep end early in her career when dealing with a...
View ArticleREIA’s Awards finalists revealed
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has released the names of finalists for its awards night do which will be held at Hyatt Hotel in Canberra on March 23. REIA president Malcolm Gunning REIA...
View ArticleMaster Builders appoints its first ever female CEO
The board of Master Builders Australia has broken its 127-year-old tradition and hired Denita Wawn as its first female CEO and chose to make the announcement on International Women’s Day held...
View ArticleRaine & Horne expands to Riverwood, New South Wales
As part of its continued expansion in Sydney’s South, Raine & Horne has opened a new office at Riverwood. The new office will be led by Gary Singh, who has recently rebranded his three year...
View ArticleReal Estate Featured Prominently On IBISWorld’s 2016 Top 1000 list
Australia’s Top 1000 companies clocked in a total of $1.98 trillion in revenue last year with real estate services and property operators featured prominently on the list. Business analysts at...
View ArticleTransform 2017 W1 John McGrath: What got you here won’t get you there
Here are the highlights from our Super Six session with real estate legend John McGrath. Coach: John McGrath Coaching Links: N/A Key Points How to create a plan and nurture clients Client attraction...
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