What’s behind the latest surge in Australian property prices? And why are economists, such as those working in the Big Four banks and the two leading property portals, predicting average prices will continue to rise through 2026? There are a number of factors, including strong immigration numbers, construction shortfalls, a shortage of available properties and…
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As real estate agents returned to their respective offices in January, anecdotal evidence suggested an air of confidence that the strength of the 2025 market would continue into the first quarter of this year. A new report from Domain – one of the two leading real estate portals – suggests the market is going to…
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If you are a follower of interior design fashion, then some of the trends that are “out” for 2026 might raise an eyebrow. Of course, manufacturers and interior designers thrive on change, just as the clothing industry does. It keeps us interested in our surroundings and will encourage us to invest in new looks and…
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If the initial feedback from some of Australia’s leading real estate companies is any indication, then we need to buckle in for some exciting auction action in 2026. The industry is abuzz with the number of entry-level and investor-potential properties that are about to go under the hammer in the first quarter of this year.…
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Leading industry research group, Cotality, has predicted in its latest market report that prices could rise by up to 5% this year. Lower mortgage costs and an improving economy would power the recovery, according to Kelvin Davidson, Cotality’s Chief Property Economist for NZ. He said: “Debt-backed multiple property owners, including Mum and Dad investors, have…
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In a move that will catch the attention of savvy property investors and landlords, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has unveiled its top 10 homebuying hot spots for this year. The list has been curated based on economic, demographic and housing factors – the key measures every landlord and investor should consider when assessing…
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The strength of the American housing market continues to build with sales of existing homes rising 5.1% in December to provide a powerful beginning for 2026. The jump in sales for December compared with the previous month put the national market’s seasonally-adjusted annual rate of existing home sales at 4.35 million. The December home sales…
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It seems crazy to think that while snowstorms dominate the weather news, owners who want to sell and capitalize on the strength of today’s real estate market need to start thinking of how to pitch their property in spring sunshine. For anyone who wants to sell their home this coming spring, be aware that the…
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Is AI really going to help you buy or sell your home this year? And if so, how is that actually going to happen? Such questions, while perhaps a little skeptical, are more than valid in an era in which we hear almost nothing else but how AI will change our lives, take our jobs…
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Here’s the seller’s nirvana – sell your home faster and for more money than you had anticipated. Sounds great, right? But how does that happen? There are a number of strategies you can deploy to accelerate the process without reducing your asking price. As an experienced agent will tell you, you cannot compromise on marketing…
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