Bidders return as clearance rates soften
Ray White’s auction data showed the national clearance rate eased again last week, but the headline number is telling only half the story.
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Local hyper-specialist Sam Thompson joins Ray White Northern Beaches
Ray White Northern Beaches has strengthened its local footprint with the appointment of highly regarded property specialist Sam Thompson to its growing Mona Vale office.
Leading the charge in the Central West
When the final whistle blew at 14 - 12, it was a huge moment for the Barcaldine Sand Goannas.
Award-winning Granite Belt brewery business for sale
A landmark tourism and hospitality staple in Queensland’s premier wine and food region is officially looking for its next owner.
Kedron family say goodbye to first home filled with childhood firsts
When Natalia and Wade Hobbs bought their Kedron home back in 2015, it was affectionately described as a "red brick box" - complete with a brown sunroom and green stripes.
The latest Shaun Lockyer trophy home hits the market
One of Brisbane's most respected real estate identities has listed his brand new high end family home and handed the keys to Brisbane’s top prestige agent to market his prized home.
Professional football player channels drive into becoming top agent
When he was eight years old, Ray White Mill Park agent Robert Stambolziev dreamed of being a professional football player, and just seven years later he shipped off overseas to begin his football career.
Rushcutters Bay home built by aviation pioneer hits the market with $7m guide
A rare slice of Australian aviation history is set to change hands, with the Rushcutters Bay terrace built and lived in by pioneering inventor and explorer Lawrence Hargrave heading to auction on 6 August with a $7 million guide.
Top Northern Beaches trio joins Ray White in major values-led move
In a major alignment of local expertise and values, three of the Northern Beaches' most respected real estate figures, Kylie Segedin, Melissa Pease and Josephine Cowling, have joined forces with Ray White Northern Beaches.
WA’s real estate powerhouses join forces
Two of Western Australia's most successful real estate leaders are joining forces, with Ray White Dethridge Groves merging with Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont.
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 … […]
