November 2024 Market Report
Australian Home Prices Reach New Heights Amid Spring Selling Surge In October, Australia’s housing market saw a renewed boost, with…
October 2024 Property Report
Housing Affordability Reaches Record Low, PropTrack Reports Housing affordability in Australia has plunged to its worst level on record, according…
Why Spring is the prime time to sell your property for maximum value.
As Australia’s real estate market continues to thrive, homeowners often ponder the best time to sell their property to maximize…
Tasmanian Property Market Continues to Soar in September 2024: A Booming Spring Surge
Hobart, TAS, September 2024 – Tasmania’s property market is making headlines once again as it experiences a significant surge in…
How to Sell Your Property Quickly in Tasmania: The @realty Advantage
Selling a property in Tasmania can be a competitive endeavor, but with the right strategy and an expert real estate…
The Best Time to Sell Your Property in Hobart, Tasmania: Why Spring is the Prime Time
As Hobart’s real estate market continues to thrive, homeowners often ponder the best time to sell their property to maximise…
September 2024 Property Report
Homebuyers across Australia are experiencing relief as home price growth continues to slow while the country enters its busiest real…
August 2024 Property Report
Property price growth has varied across Australia, with values continuing to rise rapidly in many areas, but overall growth is…
July 2024 Market Report
Australian property prices have hit record highs, with the median home value reaching new peaks in June. However, there's a…
June 2024 Market Report
Demand for new homes has surged in 2024, with views and inquiries for new development listings outpacing those for all…
Can Australian property prices still be expected to double every decade?
Do the prices being achieved in the current market support the theory that Australia’s house prices double in value every…
How to negotiate when purchasing a property
Whether you're searching for an investment property that meets all your criteria or envisioning your dream forever home, negotiation often…
What to look for at an open home
When it comes to purchasing a property, open homes play a crucial role in the buying process. These designated times…
Five real estate metrics every seller should know
When preparing to sell your home, it's essential to stay informed about the current market conditions well before listing your…
What to ask the agent when buying a property
Whether you’re just starting your property search or have found the perfect home that suits your needs, when it comes…
The five stages of purchasing a property
Regardless of whether you’re purchasing your first home or your fifth, buying a property involves a series of stages. These…
This is the capital city where house prices have risen the most in two years
Brisbane homeowners have made more on their properties over the past two years than those in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, or…
How Australian’s can escape the mortgage cliff
As the Australian economy continues to navigate the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners across the country are feeling the…
Sydney Property Prices Expected to Rise After Interest Rate Pause by RBA
According to economists, Sydney's property prices are expected to increase following the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to keep…
Australian Home Values Rise for the First Time in 10 Months
The Australian property market is finally showing signs of recovery, with home values rising by 0.6% in March, according to…
The top 7 home renovation mistakes (and how to avoid them)
With the Australian fascination for TV shows like The Block, it's evident that Australians have a fondness for home renovations.…
How the property cycle works and how to use it to your advantage
What is a property cycle? A property cycle starts with a boom when prices and demand are high amid limited…
Australia’s property downturn is slowing – are prices still falling where you live?
Australia’s property downturn is slowing, the latest data shows, with the steep price falls recorded in September last year easing…
What’s ahead in our housing markets for 2023 & 2024
The outlook for the Australian property market in 2023 and beyond is uncertain, as the market has transitioned from a…
10 Australian Suburbs Where Homebuyers Have an Advantage in Negotiations
New research has revealed the top investment-grade suburbs around the country where buyers have an advantage when entering the market.…
Should First Home Buyers take advantage of the state’s new property tax scheme or stick with paying stamp duty?
In New South Wales, first home buyers are faced with a significant decision when it comes to purchasing a home…
2022 property market in review
2022 was a great year for the @realty network with nearly $3 Billion worth of properties sold creating 17,500 happy…
How to ride the wave of interest rate rises: The importance of hanging on when your home loan is getting more expensive
No one’s doubting that consecutive interest rate rises, cost of living increases, and stagnant wage growth is a crippling combinations…
Australia’s most popular suburbs in every state in 2022
It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for Australia’s property market, but amid the highs and lows, our obsession with…
Australia’s median house price fall at its fastest rate on record.
House prices have slumped over the past quarter with the biggest falls on record in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra,…
How long does it take to sell a house in the current property market? Faster than you think
Houses are taking longer to sell in every capital city in Australia, except for Adelaide, with the average number of…
How rising interest rates affect home loan repayments
Understanding interest rate changes and the implications for home loan repayments is crucial for home owners and buyers alike. Home…
What is loyalty tax and how do you avoid paying it?
Picture this scenario. You’ve reached the front of the line at your favourite cafe and happily pay $4 for your…
How to compare home loan rates and features
With so many lenders and home loan products on the market, searching for the right loan can feel overwhelming. It’s…
Surprise twist in latest home price forecast by Australia’s biggest bank
Australia's biggest bank now tips that home prices will reach the bottom sooner than expected – and start rising again…
Auction numbers increase weekly despite uncertainty in the market
The number of properties going to auction continues to rise despite interest rate pain causing uncertainty elsewhere in the market. Increasing numbers…
Australia’s median house price falls for the first time in two years
Australia’s median house price has fallen for the first time in two years but the bulk of the downturn is…
How to research the history of your home
There are lots of reasons why you may want to know the history of your house or apartment. A renovation might call…
Where are homes selling fastest?
An unassuming patch of suburbs in Brisbane has been revealed as Australia’s fastest-selling property market at the moment, with houses…
Property prices are falling: should you wait for prices to fall further, or buy now?
Winter is here, and it’s brought more than just a cracking cold snap – it’s brought a property market that…
June 2022 Market Report
Property prices fell nationally for the first time since the pandemic began during May, and with interest rates likely to…
How to have a successful open home
Every impression matters when opening your home, as you'll never know which prospective guest might be your buyer. Inspections are…
What does the Rate rise mean for home buyers and owners?
Borrowers could see higher mortgage repayments within weeks, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increasing the official interest rate for…
How much will mortgage repayments increase when interest rates rise?
It’s the million-dollar question on homeowners’ minds: When will interest rates rise and how will that affect home loan repayments?…
What’s the difference between an appraisal and a valuation?
Realistically, a property is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, but if selling or buying is something…
Shift in RBA language signals rate hike within months
The Reserve Bank of Australia has changed the wording of its interest rate outlook to indicate that interest rate hikes…
House prices drop by $190k in some Australian suburbs
There are signs that real estate prices may fall, as some parts of Australia have already seen significant value declines.…
How much does it cost to sell a home in Australia?
Preparing a property for sale is a team effort, one with added costs that are essential to a successful result.…
2021 National Rental Report
Rental prices for Brisbane houses have again skyrocketed to record heights, with new data revealing the Queensland hot spot outpaced…
Australia’s top-selling suburbs for 2021 revealed
All but one of the top-selling suburbs for houses this year are located in New South Wales, owing to the…
Economists predict a small rise in house prices before a dramatic fall in 2023
Predictions are showing that the nation’s booming property market may not last – but the impact it will have in…
The suburbs where prices are rising by more than $50k a month
Aussie house prices have been rising at dizzying speeds since the Reserve Bank slashed interest rates in March last year.…
Property values rise but at their slowest pace since January 2021
Australia’s pandemic property boom continues its upwards trajectory, with the latest figures revealing housing values rose in November for the…
36 percent of home buyers borrowing more than planned
Soaring house prices and unprecedented buyer demand has pushed many house hunters to the brink financially in their quest to…
The beginner’s guide to refinancing
The process of refinancing a mortgage isn't as difficult as it may appear. We explain you how to go about…
How do I get finance to renovate?
So you want to renovate your home? Read our tips on how to finance your renovation. Renovations to one's home…
Five common yet confusing property finance terms explained
Property finance is riddled with terminology that can confuse even experienced buyers and sellers, let alone first-timers. Arming yourself with knowledge…
Property prices hit records across the country but the market is cooling
The median house in Sydney will now set you back almost $1.5 million, and for that budget, don’t expect to…
Sydney Lockdowns ending spark 31% increase in listings.
For home buyers dealing with Sydney's soaring house prices and ultra-competitive auctions, there may be hope at the end of…
Australians save $60 billion a year on overseas travel and invest it in real estate.
According to estimates, Australians have saved $60 billion a year in canceled overseas trips as a result of the pandemic,…
House prices to jump over 20 per cent, with further growth next year: ANZ
ANZ expects house prices to rise by more than 20% this year, despite the lockdowns, based on a stronger-than-expected housing…
Is now the time to sell your investment property?
Do you own an investment property and wondering when is the right time to sell? Record-high demand from buyers, low…
Australian housing prices are booming, with six capital cities hitting record highs for the past three consecutive quarters.
After spending more time at home than ever, more of us are keen to move into a bigger place, borrowing…
Australia’s most popular streets among house hunters revealed
Sydney’s Point Piper and Melbourne’s Toorak may be some of Australia’s most desirable postcodes, but in terms of the nation’s…
These Are The Top School’s In Queensland
If you've thought about moving the family to Queensland one of the first thoughts you would have considered is what…
10 Best Gold Coast Suburbs To Raise a Family
If you are planning for home relocation and searching for a relaxed yet high-quality living standard, then look no further…
30 Things To Expect When Moving To The Gold Coast
Are you sick of braving the elements every time you step outside wearing 4 layers of clothes while freezing your…
Australia’s Housing Boom Showing Signs of Slowing
Its no secret that Australia’s housing boom is well under way, but how long will it last? Latest data from…
8 Reasons To Sell In A Hot Market
#1 WHAT IS A SELLERS MARKET A seller’s market simply means that demand has started to exceed supply, which is whats…
June 2021 Property Market Update
Welcome to @realty’s Australian property update for June 2021. There is zero doubt that we’re in a housing boom, but…
What is Your Home Design Style based on Your Horoscope?
Aries – Minimalistic and Bright As the most optimistic sign of the zodiac, the perfect colors for your interior are…
House prices rising at the fastest pace in 32 years as listings can’t keep up with demand: CoreLogic
Australian house prices are rising at the fastest pace in 32 years, as the Sydney and Melbourne property markets stage…
Storm Checklist
What landlords need to know: It is the landlord’s responsibility to make sure a rental property is maintained and kept…
Australia’s house prices soar to record highs over 2020
National house prices leapt to new record highs at the end of 2020, scotching dire predictions that COVID-19 would trigger…
Christmas maximalism is the key to lifting your mood this festive season
The silly season has arrived and the countdown to the new year has begun. For many kissing goodbye to 2020…
Former REIQ BDM Karen Woodworth joins @realty
Former Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Business Development Manager Karen Woodworth has joined national real estate network @realty. Ms…
New first home buyers scheme 2020
The Government has just revealed the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, allowing low and middle-income earners to purchase a…
How to get rid of those unwanted ants this winter
A solitary ant scurrying across a kitchen counter is easy to squish. So is a small trail of ants. But…
Fast-growing national real estate network enters Tassie market
HOBART sales associate Ben Palmer is the first local agent to join @realty, a national property network that has launched…
What you need to know about settlement day
Homeowners know only too well how many weekends can be spent looking for the perfect property, and the relief that…
GOLD COAST SUNS PARTNERSHIP DEAL
@realty has signed a “perfect match” high-profile sponsorship deal that will give it a significant leg-up in the markets it…
SELL HOMES FASTER WITH VR TECHNOLOGY
A group of @realty agents are using the power of virtual reality to achieve faster home sales for their clients.…
BREAKING THE BILLION DOLLAR BENCHMARK
One of Australia's fastest growing real estate networks, @realty, has booked more than $1 billion in property sales for the…
Homebuyers at risk of loan declines amid tough new lending measures
National real estate network @realty is urging homebuyers to exercise caution when applying for finance, following tough new measures in…
FORMER FOOTBALL STAR TACKLING MANDURAH MARKET FOR @REALTY
A family weekender inspired a sea-change for former Fremantle Docker turned @realty agent, Daniel Bandy, who is making his mark…
RENT ROLL IS ‘UNTAPPED’ ASSET FOR AGENTS
@realty says rent roll ownership is now one of the leading reasons agents are signing up to the national real…
INDEPENDENT AGENTS PAY THE PRICE
Independent realtors are paying up to $68,000 per year to fly solo, according to Perth-based agent Phil Taylor who…
WELCOME BACK GWEN TOHOLKA & GAIL BERNARDIN
The old adage 'you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone' has rung true for Gwen Toholka and Gail…
WE SELL HOMES, NOT ADS
@realty is a real estate agency with a big difference. We sell HOMES, not ADS. Many other real estate…
SOCIAL MEDIA HOME BOOSTER
The @realty Social Media Home Booster is a great way to show your property to a targeted audience on…
44 TIPS ON PACKING UP YOUR HOUSE
Congratulations! You have sold the house and found the new one. Start making lists. Lists will be your friend. Make…
Buyers are choosing apartments over house on the Gold Coast
MORE homeowners are choosing to buy apartments over houses on the Gold Coast, new research reveals. Data from the…
Vendors Look to Social Media for Faster Results
New data shows vendors can potentially sell their home faster - and reduce their advertising costs - by choosing to…
Meet Audrey Goetz
Award-winning Gold Coast agent Audrey Goetz joined @realty two years ago in order to service her expanding network of clients…
Meet Gaylia Griffiths
Gaylia Griffiths and husband Richard started selling real estate and opened their own agency on the Gold Coast in 2003,…