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More than 1450 members from across Ray White Queensland gathered for the 2025-26 annual awards, held at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane
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Picturesque hinterland estate goes to auction
A breathtaking 1.4 hectare hinterland retreat blending historic elegance, rustic charm, and versatile income potential is for sale.
Picture-postcard Balmoral home hits market for the first time in 40 years
A picture-postcard position on Balmoral Beach, with uninterrupted views stretching to North Head, is up for sale for the first time in four decades, as the Stabback family lets go of a home anchored in 40 years' worth of memories.
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania appoints Valentina Parra as COO
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania has appointed Valentina Parra to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, recognising 17 years of contribution across almost every part of the leading group.
‘Eastlands’ sells for $10 Million
Central Queensland grazing property Eastlands, located near Duaringa, has sold for $10,000,000 to local buyers.
‘Yatton’ sells for $12.5M
Central Queensland grazing property Yatton, located at Clarke Creek, has sold for $12,500,000 to a local family.
Landmark 1906 Ascot estate ‘Reedy’ hits market after 58 years
One of Ascot’s most significant historic properties, “Reedy”, is for sale for the first time since 1968.
Spring supply brings choice for buyers
The Ray White Group booked a preliminary clearance rate of 56.2 per cent today, with an average of 2.5 registered bidders and 1.9 active bidders per auction.
Massive broadacre asset Watervalley Farm hits the market
A premier broadacre cropping engine is set to draw national and global interest as Watervalley Farm hits the market and tests the South Australian agricultural market.
Renovated Kedron Queenslander heads to auction
A much-loved Kedron home is ready for its new chapter, after being owned by the same owners for a decade.
Renter Pain on Way
The Albanese government is pushing ahead with its controversial tax law changes that promises to upend property markets across the nation. By limiting negative gearing only to newly built homes and replacing the flat 50% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount with a more complex indexation system, the legislation tabled in parliament last week has completely … […]
Baffling Budget
Presented as the most significant federal budget for decades, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered a budget designed to combat alleged generational unfairness particularly around housing. The key changes have dominated media channels; removal of negative gearing for housing other than new home purchases, scrapping of the 50% capital gains tax discount and effectively removing benefits of … […]
No Grounds
The principle behind a contract is straightforward. Two parties, having clear objectives negotiate an outcome that is reasonably suited to both parties and with consensus on terms and conditions, a verbal or written agreement is formed. Both parties know those terms and are generally satisfied that there is a fair deal in place. When a … […]
Negative Gear Selected
Here we go again. Treasurer Jim Chalmers trotted out the same line politicians always do when quizzed by journalists on something the don’t want to answer saying, ‘it’s perfectly normal for Treasury to model all manner of things in preparation of a budget.’ The Treasurer was responding to questions about changes to negative gearing and … […]
Rates Up?
With the release this week that annual inflation has kicked up to 3.7% brings with it an increased chance the Reserve Bank will raise official interest rates next time they meet. Normally, rising interest rates have an adverse impact on property markets. Affordability and loan serviceability are impacted with some would-be buyers no longer able … […]
Built or Established?
In this rapidly rising local market, buying vacant land and building might be a smarter bet than buying an established home. Vacant residential land values across Perth increased about 34% last year, pushing the median lot price to $329,000. The old real estate saying of “land appreciates, houses depreciate” is compelling in this market whilst … […]
Avoid the Middle Man
When the time comes to sell or lease your property, property owners often look to the internet to help shortlist agents that might meet their needs. Well established methods of choosing your agent such as re-employing an agent previously used, recommendations from friends and relatives or visiting Home Opens to meet agents are other effective … […]
New AML Laws On Way
Australia is entering a new era of regulatory oversight as recent Anit-Money Laundering (AML) reforms bring substantial changes to the real estate sector. Legislation passed last year will extend AML obligations to “tranche two” professions which will capture real estate agents, buyer’s agents, property developers, lawyers, accountants and conveyancers adding additional obligations in their work. … […]
When Will Market Peak?
Looking at Cotality’s graphical representation of changes to Perth’s dwelling values since 1990, we are a market prone to steep ebbs and flows. Rolling five-year increases to dwelling value as at June 1991 was 94%, September 2006 137.8% and our most recent spike September 2025 82.7%. Our current price cycle is strong but not without … […]
Rents Staying High
Anglicare’s most recent annual report into rental affordability this week revealed out of the 3500 properties listed for rent across Perth, only 14 of them were considered affordable for essential workers – nurses, aged care professionals and teachers for example. According to data gurus Cotality, rents across Perth are up and extraordinary 64.5% for houses … […]
