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Jun 27, 2022

John McGrath – Four Australian cities among world’s top prestige markets for growth

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, Australian prestige property has gained incredible new value, with a shortage of homes for sale.

Jun 21, 2022

People

What is PropTech?

In her first blog for The Real Estate Conversation, Jennifer Harrison explains property technology (“PropTech”).

Jun 20, 2022

The Economy

Markets

Combined capital city preliminary clearance rate continues to decline - CoreLogic

Corelogic's Caitlin Fono shares her view on the Property Market Indicator Summary.

Jun 20, 2022

The Economy

Pain & Gain shows number of profitable property resales takes first dip in 18 months - CoreLogic

The rate of profit-making sales across the Australian property market has fallen for the first time since August 2020, providing yet another sign that there’s been a turning point in housing conditions.

Jun 20, 2022

John McGrath - New help for home buyers under Albanese Government

John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, takes a look at the details of Labor's commitments in the real estate market.

Jun 16, 2022

Replace stamp duty now and implement overdue reforms to benefit the entire market - LJ Hooker Group

Moves to scrap stamp duty and replace it with a new land tax are important first steps to improving property affordability but more reforms are needed, according to LJ Hooker Group’s Head of Research, Mathew Tiller.

Jun 15, 2022

The Economy

House prices increase, other dwellings take a hit and rents keep rising - REIA

Australian housing prices continued to rise but other dwellings recorded falls over the March quarter, Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) latest Real Estate Market Facts report has found.

Jun 14, 2022

Design

Construction

5 Years after Grenfell, progress made but more action needed on combustible cladding - SCA

Property peak body Strata Community Association (SCA) is pleased with action across Australia on combustible cladding five years on from the notorious Grenfell Tower fire, but believes more needs to be done, and calls on all states and territories to work to ensure building safety nationally....

Jun 14, 2022

The Economy

We now have a new Federal Government. What does it mean for property? - Ray White

Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Chief Economist gives commentary on change in leadership, policies and the way the country is run and what effect it will have on the property market.

Jun 14, 2022

Get ready for REIQ Awards for Excellence 2022

Nominations are officially open for the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) Awards for Excellence 2022, with the clock ticking down to the glittering gala event on the 29 October 2022.