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Jan 29, 2024

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.

Jan 11, 2024

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...

Jan 2, 2024

The Economy

Markets

Australian home values surge 8.1% in 2023

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.

Dec 29, 2023

People

Agents

Property Managers

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.

Dec 15, 2023

People

Agents

Training

How Your Social Circle Shapes Your Success

In the intricate dance of life and career, the saying "you are the sum of the 5 closest people around" rings truer than ever, says Adrian Bo, MBA CEO, Adrian Bo Real Estate Training & Auctions.

Dec 10, 2023

Foreign Investment Rules

Higher foreign investment fees for housing at same time will cut application fees for foreign investment in Build to Rent projects

Higher fees for the purchase of established homes, increased penalties for those that leave properties vacant, and strengthened compliance activity will help ensure foreign investment in residential property is in our national interest, says The Hon Julie Collins MP Minister for Housing,...

Dec 6, 2023

People

Agents

REIA achieves historic milestone with all-female leadership team and new president Leanne Pilkington

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has announced Leanne Pilkington, REIA President, while Hannah Gill, takes on the position of REIA Deputy President.

Nov 27, 2023

Top 10 Predictions for 2024 for Australian housing markets by Ray White Group Chief Economist

As we head into 2024, what does the future hold for residential property in Australia? by Nerida Conisbee Ray White Group Chief Economist

Nov 27, 2023

The Economy

Markets

John McGrath – Melbourne market rebounding but buyers have time

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, Melbourne market’s best days may well lie ahead.

Nov 23, 2023

People

Agents

Ray White pioneering profitability and financial insights ‘Profit Pulse’

The White family's significant investment in the Network Finance team has yielded impressive results over the years. It’s innovate technology “Profit Pulse” with the publication of benchmarking reports has allowed Ray White to continuously monitor and enhance its financial performance and that...