Designer staircases elevate luxury living in Australia
Designer staircases have become focal points and artistic expressions within Australian homes, with luxury residential builders stepping up the way they are featured.
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New data reveals strong price growth in North Queensland
Townsville’s property market has experienced a rapid transformation with current house prices up 95 per cent compared to six years ago.
Palatial Sydney home with crystal chandelier spanning four levels for sale
A palatial six-bedroom, six-bathroom home in a tightly held pocket in Bankstown has hit the market with a show-stopping crystal chandelier that spans all four levels.
‘Happy end of an era’ auction day
The self described ‘cool nanna’ Loretta Flint, 85, of Altona Meadows described the experience of selling her family home of 40 years at auction today as “a happy end of an era”.
Allen Yan climbs to new heights with Ray White Everest Group
Ray White is proud to announce the formation of the Ray White Everest Group, a powerful new network led by experienced Sydney operator Allen Yan, combining the teams from his Norwest, Green Square and Mascot offices into a single powerhouse group.
When life changed overnight, this PM made sure home did too
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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
Ray White’s Connect conference has all-star lineup
Formula 1 superstar Daniel Ricciardo will headline what's shaping up to be Australia's most star-studded real estate conference when Ray White's Connect descends on the Gold Coast this August.
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
Ty Zink takes ownership of Ray White Caves Beach
Local real estate professional Ty Zink has officially taken the reins of Ray White Caves Beach office, marking an exciting new chapter for property services in one of Lake Macquarie's most desirable coastal locations.
Major wine regions unite under Ray White banner
South Australia’s two major wine regions have united under the Ray White banner, as Ray White Barossa Valley merges with Ray White Clare Valley.
Melbourne home hits the market for the first time in 70 years
For the first time in more than seven decades this three-bedroom home in one of Melbourne’s most historic suburbs has hit the market.
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
Fighting for Renters
Greens’ leader Adam Bandt’s appeared at a press conference recently sporting a t-shirt claiming he was “Fighting for Renters”. The progressive-left party wants to prevent investors with more than one property from claiming the expenses of owning additional rental homes from their taxable income. They also would like to impose … Read more
Housing This Election
Housing affordability is dominating this election campaign. Higher property prices, limited supply and increasing demand have made it increasingly difficult to enter the housing market. Both major parties have proposed different policy platforms to address housing and while both recognize the need for action, their approaches differ in philosophy, scope, … Read more
Shares Versus Property
The Donald upended the global economy this week, crashing share markets here and abroad. The economic upheaval has dramatically altered interest rate expectations. Markets now anticipate an almost certain 0.50 per cent cut at the RBA meeting next month. A cut of this magnitude will benefit mortgage holders, reduce cost … Read more
