Richard Simpson elected REIV President
Richard Simpson has been elected the 2017-18 President of The Real Estate Institute of Victoria.
Imposing 1930s family residence for sale by RT Edgar Toorak
This 1,616sqm Toorak estate set in stunning established garden surrounds and with a north-south championship-sized tennis court, is for sale by Jeremy Fox and Tim Wilson of RT Edgar Toorak.
A tale of two markets: Sydney's Upper and Lower North Shores
While the Sydney property market is plateauing, prices, numbers at open homes, and auction clearance rates in some areas have been hit harder than others, say agents.
Melbourne's top growth suburbs for real estate prices
New data from the REIV shows that government incentives have created strong demand for property at the lower end of the Melbourne market, with 44 per cent of all sales in the September quarter valued at less than $600,000.
Furniture for cats used in campaign to promote Okawa City's furniture crafts
Furniture for cats is now officially a thing, with Japan's Okawa City using scaled down versions of the real things to promote its traditional crafts and skills.
Designer Sam Ray: "This house is impressive from every angle both inside and out"
"The project at 85 Gibraltar Drive is a design that I am very proud of. I spent a lot of time ensuring that we captured as much of the views and solar orientation as possible but incorporated design features that impressed," says designer Sam Ray. For sale by Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach.
Australians are holding onto their homes for longer
The transaction costs of buying and selling a home have become prohibitive, but cuts to stamp duty and low-cost agents could make buying and selling more affordable, says Cameron Kusher of CoreLogic.
Sydney, Melbourne among world's top cities for real estate investment: CBRE
Tokyo is the world's largest real estate investment market, with Sydney fourth and Melbourne fifth in the Asia Pacific, according to the CBRE report 'How much real estate? A global analysis'.
Ellen DeGeneres buys Santa Barbara beach house for $24m
TV host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres has bought a Carpinteria, California, beach house for $24 million.
A slice of paradise on Kauaroa Bay, New Zealand
Kauaroa Bay Estate is one for the dreamers: it has its own bay, two acres of coastline, a five-bedroom family home, and guest accommodation. For sale with Ross Hawkins of New Zealand Sotheby's Realty Auckland Parnell.