As the industry pushes for reforms to help older Australians downsize and unlock housing stock, a top REB agent has said ...
By Gemma Crotty • 17 Oct 2025
Driving success: Barry Plant celebrates its top agents at Pinnacle Club Drive Day
Under clear blue skies and crisp spring air, the roar of finely tuned engines has set the tone for one of the most excit...
By Emilie Lauer • 21 Nov 2025
Drop in vacancy rates ‘no cause for Christmas cheer’
The latest data reveals a decade-low rental vacancy situation is stirring in Sydney. ...
By Grace Ormsby • 19 Dec 2023
Dwelling approvals surge by 20% over the March quarter
Dwelling approvals across the country increased by 20.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, boosting supply but still...
By Emilie Lauer • 06 May 2025
Early AML adoption fuels network expansion with 13 new franchises
Following the appointment of an anti-money laundering provider, a network has acquired 13 new offices, as independent ag...
By Mathew Williams • 12 Nov 2025
Early buyer rush triggered by 5% deposit policy
Following the launch of the Australian Government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme, one in six first home buyers reported f...
By Gemma Crotty • 03 Oct 2025
Education and trust: How to get through to Gen Z buyers
With more young Australians entering the market, education, honesty and trust are key for agents looking to engage and g...
By Gemma Crotty • 09 Oct 2025
Elite auctioneers return to AUSTROS in a bid for best in business
Three senior auctioneers from NSW will return to the Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) competition mid-...
Ex-real estate agent pleads guilty to drug supply on the Central Coast
A former Terrigal real estate agent pleaded guilty to large-scale drug supply and dealing with crime proceeds after offe...
By Emilie Lauer • 07 Nov 2025
EXCLUSIVE: From reports to revenue – How to turn market insights into listings
With demand surging and stock tight, a property expert is urging agents to utilise data to leverage local insights, win ...
By Emilie Lauer • 08 Sep 2025
Expansion push: Raine & Horne strengthens leadership in SA, WA and NT
Raine & Horne has appointed a veteran executive as network performance manager for South Australia, Western Australi...
By Mathew Williams • 11 Sep 2025
Expert slams build-to-rent scheme
An expert has pointed out that the NSW build-to-rent scheme, aimed to ease housing pressures, will be ineffective, overp...
By Emilie Lauer • 21 May 2025
February rate cut: NAB joins other banks in move
NAB has joined the other major banks in bringing forward its first rate cut to February, with all “big four” now exp...
By Emilie Lauer • 30 Jan 2025
Federal budget 2025: Foreign investment ban could reduce housing supply
While industry peak bodies have welcomed some of the 2025–26 federal budget announcements, many have warned that the f...
By Emilie Lauer • 26 Mar 2025
FHB properties lead national gains for October
Properties within the First Home Guarantee price caps significantly outperformed higher-value homes in October, with som...
By Mathew Williams • 11 Nov 2025
FHBs ‘aren’t backing down’ despite economic headwinds
A new report has found young Aussies are steadfast in entering the property market amid rising property prices and cost-...
By Emilie Lauer • 04 May 2025
First home buyer activity surged in 2024
First home buyers have been taking the market by storm, with the number of FHB investor and owner-occupier loans triplin...
By Emilie Lauer • 22 Jan 2025
First home buyer scheme extended in NT
More Northern Territory residents will be able to own a newly built home after the government passed a bill to extend it...
By Gemma Crotty • 22 Oct 2025
First home buyers capitalising on reduced interest rates
Home lending data has revealed a spike in first home buyer activity as new home sales hit 13-month high. ...
By Emilie Lauer • 17 Jun 2025
First National gears up for AML/CTF laws with compliance provider
A partnership between First National and an AML software company will prepare the network for upcoming AML/CTF changes, ...
By Gemma Crotty • 19 Nov 2025