Off the rails! Queensland home hits the market with converted train carriage
A “quirky” wooden Queensland hilltop home has hit the market with a converted train carriage on site.
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Bianca Denham takes the lead at Ray White Semaphore
The Ray White Group is proud to announce that Bianca Denham has taken the reins of Ray White Semaphore, marking an exciting new chapter in the long standing business founded by Adelaide property icons Peter and Nella Kikianis more than 23 years ago.
Buyer secures home for sons at favourite part of Sydney
Sally Fryer said she and her family fell in love with 3/276 Bridge Road, Forest Lodge, the moment they walked in, snapping up the property for $1.088 million at auction today.
Top agent Steven Kremer joins Ray White Centenary
Steven Kremer, the leading real estate agent in Jindalee with more than 21 years of industry experience, has joined Ray White Centenary as co-director alongside Cameron Crouch.
Market leaders The Mitchell Group join Ray White
Ray White Queensland has announced a significant partnership with Billy Mitchell and his partner Gemma, the dynamic duo are the business owners behind two of the state’s most successful real estate operations.
Ray White Canberra announces new Joint Managing Directors
Ray White Canberra is excited to announce the appointment of Jake Battenally and Alec Brown as its new Joint Managing Directors for the Residential business.
Former Melbourne police station hits the market
A decommissioned Melbourne police station - with an original jail cell in the backyard - has hit the market in Highett appealing to a range of prospective buyers.
Brisbane couple list entertainer’s paradise in Camp Hill
When Brisbane couple Michael Beilby and Marieka Van Den Bergh first laid eyes on their five-bedroom home at 42 Fryar Street, Camp Hill they instantly fell in love with it.
Unique gift provides seller with cherished keepsake of 30-year home
Ray White Holland Park principal Piers Crawford went above and beyond to create a beautiful settlement gift for his vendor, Anne.
Stock needed to meet demand as 2025/26 year kicks off
Ray White NSW & ACT concluded the 24/25 financial year with 10,896 scheduled auctions which marks a 5.16 per cent increase on the year prior.
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
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
