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McGrath opens 100th office

The opening of its Toukley office marks an important milestone for agency network, McGrath - the establishment of its 100th office.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Frankston South home for sale

This Hamptons style home, where relaxation and entertainment are the focus, is for sale by Vicki Sayers of RT Edgar.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Moves afoot to ban NSW real estate agents, developers from local councils

Many residents of NSW are surprised to find that real estate agents and property developers are still allowed on local councils, says NSW shadow minister for local government, Peter Primrose.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth markets showing signs of improvement: REIWA

"We’re regularly seeing activity levels show signs of improvement which is pleasing," says Hayden Groves, president of the REIWA.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

One in five NSW agents not meeting professional development standards

A random audit by NSW Fair Trading of 314 people working in the real estate industry found that 68 individuals had not completed their mandatory Continuing Professional Development training.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Castle Hill property for sale

Sharing its front entry with Heritage Park, this modern classic home is on half an acre of flat land and is for sale by Michael Roberts, Jessica Raeside and Hayden Warren of Louis Carr Real Estate.

International National

The Economy

'Safe-haven' status draws the global rich to Australia

Australia's 'safe-haven' status is drawing rich investors to our shores, according to Lord Hay of Knight Frank.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Millers Point auctions achieve $12.8m overnight

The latest batch of former housing commission homes in Millers Point, on Sydney city's doorstep, were sold last night through agent McGrath - achieving strong bidding and high prices.

National

The Economy

Debt soars to new high against income

The ratio of household debt to disposable income was at a record high of 188.7 per cent at the end of 2016, according to recent statistics from the RBA.