Hearts full as coastal classic changes hands
A truly special sale took place on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast today, with a generational beachfront home changing hands and taking out the top sale of the day nationally.
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Ray White expands its presence in Tasmania
(L-R) Brad Stephens, Penny French, John Ferguson, Jess Gardiner, Harry Lambrakis
Darlinghurst property with community legacy hits market
A rare opportunity has emerged in Sydney’s tightly held inner city, as a three-level freehold property at 356 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst is offered to the market for the first time in over four decades.
Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group unites five offices
Ray White proudly announces the formation of the powerhouse Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group, a strategic unification of five offices designed to significantly enhance their real estate presence across the entire Shoalhaven municipality.
Rate Cut to Spur on Market
When interest rates fall, the ripple effects across our local property market can be both swift and significant, putting further upward pressure on property values and impacting affordability. When the RBA met earlier this month and lowered the cash rate to 3.60%, making it the third rate cut of the … Read more
Respected Sales Leader Joins Ray White Lower North Shore Group
Respected sales leader Casey Mikhael has joined the team at Ray White Lower North Shore Group, with a mandate to grow the performance and expansion of the sales team.
What real estate agents need to know about the AML law reforms
The Federal Government has confirmed its intent to implement “tranche two” reforms, extending the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 to designated non-financial businesses and professionals, including real estate agents.
Ray White expands its presence in Tasmania
Ray White is growing its presence in Tasmania with the launch of Ray White Hobart, a new residential and property management business, backed by the strength and momentum of locally owned and operated RWC (Ray White Commercial) Tasmania.
Ray White Collective calls in the big guns
Powerhouse Brisbane agency, Ray White Collective, has announced the appointment of highly experienced Brisbane auctioneer Peter Burgin as Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance.
Industry titans return home
Ray White Group is thrilled to announce the re-launch of Ray White Forest Hill, marking the triumphant return of industry icons Marc Lum, Darryl Wickham and Ryan Zhu to the Ray White family.
New AFL footy boss Greg Swann lists ‘Chateau Swann’ for sale
New AFL football boss Greg Swann and his wife Leonie have listed ‘Chateau Swann’ - their stunning five-bedroom entertainer’s paradise for sale in Balmoral.
Consider a Buyer Agent
When first deciding to buy a property whether it be your first or fifteenth, one to live in or rent out, most buyers look to the internet for inspiration, information and insight. The sheer volume of property information available on line is staggering; the days of having to pour over … Read more
Perth Still Affordable
With double-digit annual house price increases across Perth for several years now, it is hard to fathom that comparatively, WA remains one of the most affordable places to buy and rent property in Australia. The Real Estate Institute of Australia’s latest Housing Affordability Report reveals housing affordability improved by 3 … Read more
What’s Next for Property Markets?
Predictions of how property markets are likely to behave into the future are always risky, especially if people rely on them. You’d want to be pretty certain the predictions will play out in the manner forecast or risk the livelihoods of those that make real estate decisions predicated on such … Read more
Waiting on Spring to Sell?
During the winter months, when market conditions can flatten out, vendors often choose to hold off on their selling plans until spring when both gardens and moods improve. In a balanced market, this can be a reasonable strategy; an attractive garden can add genuine value to a property and there … Read more
Which Stat?
Property market analysis can be confusing with the major data houses and property commentators using a variety of price assessment methodologies in their published analysis. For example, according to Core Logic, Perth’s median dwelling value is $813,810 as at 31st May. Ray White group’s Chief Economist reckons Perth’s ‘geometric mean … Read more
Which Agent?
Much has changed in real estate practice since I first entered the fray in 1998. Back then, sales agents would erect their own signs, call the ‘West’ to lodge their weekend adverts (yes, there was no online advertising) and drive buyers around in their ‘sensible sedans’. Typically, agents would carry … Read more
Rate Cut Impact
This week’s decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia to reduce the official cash rate to 3.85 percent during a period of property price growth is likely to sustain the current upward market trajectory. As the cost of borrowings fall, access to funds from buyers previously unable to meet the … Read more
Why Auction my Property?
With property listings across the Perth metropolitan area continuing to hover under 5,000 week to week, there’s little doubt that the current ‘sellers’ market’ conditions are likely to prevail for some time. With strong demand for quality homes our most popular method of sale, private treaty, normally attracts multiple offers … Read more
And Now for Housing?
Federal Labor’s emphatic victory in this week’s election lays the foundation for the government to get on with implementing the housing policies they promised to deliver during the campaign. When asked by ABC’s 7:30 last week if the Prime Minister secretly harboured plans to review negative gearing and capital gains … Read more
