Cost of blocks of land rise twice as fast as building materials - HIA
“The cost of residential land has risen more than twice as fast as the cost of building materials over the past year,” said HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
McGrath recruits top agent Ruma Mundi to further expand its prominence in Sydney’s North West
McGrath Rouse Hill today announced a strategic move as it joins forces with respected award-winning real estate professional, Ruma Mundi. After building a stellar career specialising in Sydney’s north-western region, Ms Mundi brings more than 19 years of success and experience to the role of partner at McGrath Rouse Hill/Stanhope Gardens.
Australian rents increase at fastest annual rate since 2008 - CoreLogic
CoreLogic’s quarterly Rental Review, released today, shows the national rental index increased 1.9% during the September quarter compared to a 2.1% rise in the June quarter. National rental rates are 8.9% higher year-on-year, the highest annual growth in dwelling rents since July 2008.
18 months from direct agent to business owner via innovative LJ Hooker model
New LJ Hooker business owner Sanjeev Kumar says no other real estate brand offers this type of pathway. Stephen Mutton, LJ Hooker’s Head of Network Performance Australia, said Mr Kumar’s experience was a success story that proves the LJ Hooker Connect program.
120-acre Northern NSW lifestyle property for sale - REAL Specialists
Positioned next to a bush reserve, this Dobies Bight property for sale by Jodie Mitchell and Jared Hodge of REAL Specialists, offers room for livestock, a large dam for fishing, and an additional self-contained 1-bedroom studio.
Unity amongst Estate Agents is the way forward
"Perhaps what covid times has shown us is that by working together as a profession and assisting each other, it has helped estate agents grow and stay on point even during difficult times," says Geoff White – Head of Real Estate at Movinghub Australia and former REIV President.
Second busiest week for auctions across the combined capital cities so far this year - CoreLogic
The combined capital cities have seen 3,033 homes taken to auction this week, the second busiest auction week so far this year.
Chris Duggan Welcomed as New SCA (National) President
Strata Community Association (SCA National) is excited to announce Chris Duggan as its next President along with Joshua Baldwin as Vice-President.
2021 REIQ Awards for Excellence winners
Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) 2021 REIQ Awards for Excellence was held on Saturday night with a record number of 820 real estate practitioners packed into The Star Gold Coast for the industry peak body’s sell-out gala event.
John McGrath – COVID-19 creates the ‘digital nomad’
According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, Australian holiday homes are looking appealing as both a financial investment and a safe place to go for vacations until more of the world is vaccinated and quarantine and lockdowns are things of the past.