Auction activity low this weekend
IT was a quiet weekend of auctions, in the wake of exTropical Cyclone Alfred plus the Labour Day long weekend in some states, which resulted in low volumes and smaller crowds, according to Ray White.
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Changes to rental laws
What is changing? On 24 October 2024 the NSW Parliament passed the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024. The legislation is now the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (the Act). The Act delivers on the NSW Government’s commitment to improve rental laws to support renters, landlords and the community. It sets up better renting … Read more
Resilience in the rain
The rain came down, day after day, week after week. It wasn’t just a summer storm or the usual wet season downpour; it was relentless.
25 years of a rural maven
Tracie Robertson and Stephen Nell
Property and livestock agent joins proud family business
Geoff Trost, a long-standing figure in the rural real estate industry, has been the proud owner of Ray White Rural Crows Nest for an impressive 20 years.
Celebrating our powerhouse women this International Women's Day
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the inspirational women that have led the way in real estate and made a lasting impact at Ray White.
Duo bring experience and community focus to Ray White Palmerston
Experienced real estate professionals Andrew Harding and Ryan Rowsell have teamed up to open Ray White Palmerston.
A community focus for the Hills district
Seema Joshi, an experienced professional with a strong background in management accounting and a passion for real estate, is proud to announce the launch of Ray White Beaumont Hills.
First day of autumn delivers outstanding results
The first day of autumn brought with it a flurry of outstanding auction results with buyers out in numbers across the country.
Ray White Taylors Lakes smashes $13.3M in auction sales
Ray White Taylors Lakes kicked off February with a bang, hosting an action-packed in-room auction event that saw $13,393,500 worth of north west Melbourne real estate change hands.
Townsville outpaces the rest of the regional Queensland
AFTER years of depressed prices, Townsville is experiencing the fastest growing house prices of all the regional cities in the Sunshine State.
Inflation now within target but no cut
We are getting close but unfortunately November was not the month for a rate cut. Although inflation is now within the target range, hitting 2.8 per cent last week, the RBA decided to keep rates on hold. Why the hesitation? There are a few reasons. The main one being that … Read more
What drives price growth?
With a rate cut on the horizon, we are again at a turning point for Australia’s property market, making it timely to take another look at what drives price growth. Right now, Melbourne and Sydney are slowing down rapidly, while south east Queensland and Perth continue their strong run. We … Read more
CASH RATE UPDATE: No cut but pressure is building
Australia hasn’t yet joined much of the rest of the world in cutting rates but pressure is building. Monthly inflation came in at 3.5 per cent in August, now just above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upper limit of three per cent. It is now looking increasingly likely that we will … Read more
Rents keep increasing – but at a decreasing rate
Property investors continue to enjoy increases in their rental income, but the rate of growth appears to be slowing, judging by the latest Domain data. The median house rent in the combined capital cities rose 11.1% in the year to June 2024, compared to 11.5% in the year to June … Read more
Family friendly suburbs
The notion of a family friendly suburb is inherently subjective, encompassing a wide array of factors that can vary in importance from one family to another. Traditionally, these factors have included safety, the prevalence of parks and schools, access to family-oriented amenities, community events, proximity to healthcare facilities, low crime … Read more
6 tips to save landlords time, effort and money when managing their investments
Managing your rental property efficiently is not just a handy time-saver, it can also maximise investment returns. Here are six tips to make things easier. Time is money, as the old saying goes, and when it comes to investment properties, astute investors will want to make sure none of their … Read more
Buying a house
Advantages Houses have greater potential to grow in value Can accommodate any type of buyer such as families or singles. Often located in suburban areas Larger internal and external living spaces Can have lots of scope to improve the value and appeal of the property through renovations, additions and landscaping … Read more
The benefits of staging
Why staging your home could pay off. A great marketing campaign covers off on reach (how far the product is going) and frequency (how often a customer is reminded about that product). This coupled with presentation equates to a comprehensive approach to securing the most customers and creating a competitive … Read more
WILL AUSTRALIA FOLLOW THE US RENTAL PROPERTY TREND?
In the US, large companies currently own five per cent of rental properties. This asset class is referred to as “multi-family” in the US and is the largest property investment type in that country. A study released last week by MetLife Investment Management has forecast that by 2030, the proportion … Read more
