John McGrath – Where did prices rise the most in 2023?
Affordable suburbs with median house prices below $500,000 dominated the best areas for price growth across Australia last year says, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
I’d like to wish everyone a happy new year and offer some insights as to what may happen in the property market in 2024, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
Queensland vacancy rates barely budge over 2023 - REIQ
The REIQ’s latest Residential Vacancy Rate Report released today shows incredibly tight conditions continued in Queensland over the December 2023 quarter. Queensland’s statewide vacancy rate dipped slightly over the quarter to 0.9 per cent, reflecting a fairly consistent state of affairs over...
First National Real Estate Expands into Tin Can Bay with Experienced Principal Celly Jeal
First National Real Estate announce that a new office has joined its extensive Australian network, marking a significant expansion in the Cooloola Coast region. First National Real Estate’s Head of Growth for Australia and New Zealand, Matthew Harvey welcomed the new Tin Can Bay office lead by...
Slaying of the inflation dragon as CPI index trends down to 4.3% - REIA
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Leanne Pilkington said the November figure continues the downward trend in inflation - 5.4% in the September quarter, 6% in June quarter and well down on peak of 8.4% in December 2022. “The thirteen rate hikes by the RBA since May 2022 are...
REIWA welcomes new fund to boost housing completions
REIWA CEO Cath Hart welcomed the Cook Government’s announcement of an interest-free loan facility to help home builders complete unfinished properties.
CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rose 8.1% in 2023, a significant turnaround from the -4.9% drop seen in 2022, but well below the 24.5% surge recorded in 2021.
A New Year sees a new coastal office opening for LJ Hooker Lake Macquarie
Australia’s most iconic real estate brand has continued its expansion in the growing Lake Macquarie region with the launch of LJ Hooker Dudley | Redhead to officially open its doors on New Year's Eve and will be run by sales agent Tegan O’Doherty and property manager Gabrielle Darcy.
LJ Hooker expands its presence in Perth with a new office in Leederville
General Manager of Network, Stephen Mutton congratulated Mr Dodemaide and Mr Hourani on the opening of their second LJ Hooker office within a year of joining the network.
Place’s Hot Summer: Brisbane’s Property Market to Come Alive in January
The team at Place Estate Agents announce a first-of-a-kind summer campaign, giving more opportunity to sellers, buyers, and the company’s agents in Brisbane. Place CEO, Damian Hacket, said Place has always strived to challenge convention.