Interest rates to be a key driver for 2026 auction market
December concluded with 699 auctions scheduled, down 5 per cent year-on-year as expected, with activity concentrated across just two Saturdays before Christmas.
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Developer snaps up Kudla acreage for $5.6M in 511-bid auction battle
A property in North Adelaide has sold under the hammer for more than $5.6 million - attracting more than 511 bids.
From dream to destination: Inverloch’s Melaleuca Links for sale after 30 years
After 30 summers of operation, Inverloch’s Melaleuca Links is for sale giving buyers a rare opportunity to buy an established golf and tourism business - that comes with a spectacular garden maze.
Ray White Northern Beaches fuels record-breaking results and rapid agent growth
Ray White Northern Beaches has established itself as a formidable force in Sydney's competitive property market, having sold more than $400 million of property since launching in mid 2024.
Billyard Ave completes with over $100 million in settlements as Sydney's elite buyers move in
The completion of Billyard Ave, Elizabeth Bay marks the delivery of one of Sydney’s most exclusive residential developments, with over $100 million in settled transactions being realised and the astute purchasers now moved into the harbourside building.
Former cellar door transformed into country retreat hits the market
A slice of Barossa Valley history is set to change hands, with a thoughtfully transformed former cellar door offering a rare blend of industrial charm and modern comfort.
Football star scores new role in real estate
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Victorian family forced to leave dream home after health crisis
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Ray White Malan + Co
New year, new name for leading real estate agency. There’s a new name on the Gold Coast real estate landscape – literally – with Ray White Burleigh Group rebranding as Ray White Malan + Co. The change signifies a changing of the guard at the family owned business with founder … Read more
Net yet: a rate cut is coming, just not in 2024
“Not yet” .. that’s the decision by the RBA, following last week’s rate hold at 4.35% – which came as somewhat of a surprise after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut their cash rate by half a percentage point. There were hopes that would finally prompt at least a 0.25% … Read more
Spring to it: Why vendors shouldn’t wait to list their home
Temperatures hit 30 degrees on the Gold Coast in the last week of August, a Winter scorcher so to speak, symbolic of the great Spring Thaw that’s already underway in the southeast market. Indeed, selling has always been seasonal in Australia .. and Spring is traditionally the time to … Read more
“Cashed up and they love the Gold Coast”: ‘Wealth migrants’ target southeast Qld
New data, from real estate group Juwai IQI international, shows more millionaires moved to Australia in the past 12 months than any other country – roughly 5,200 of them. That’s at least $15 million landing here every day – most of it coming from Singapore. And generally, these … Read more
AI-Powered Advantage: How Bigger Networks Benefit Sellers Amidst the Southern Migration North
It’s no secret that the Gold Coast is hot property at the moment. The latest ABS figures show 32,625 people moved to Queensland in the 12 months to September 2023, the bulk of those from Sydney and Melbourne with COVID being the main reason. The warmer climate and enviable lifestyle … Read more
AI to (all but) end cold calling Hell for property owners (and agents)
With the recent advent of AI, certainly into everyday life, it was perhaps only a matter of time before the real estate industry “bought in” too. Ray White literally bought into the technology a couple of years ago with a $3 million investment in proptech software NurtureCloud, which uses “propensity … Read more
Digital Dominance: Australian Housing Market Rides the Wave of Online Auctions in 2024
The 2024 auction season in Australia is off to an electrifying start, witnessing a remarkable 2775 listings hitting the auction block across the capital cities last week, as reported by CoreLogic. Adding to the momentum, Ray White Burleigh Group (RWBG) orchestrated an intriguing online auction at Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club in early February, featuring 47 properties with an impressive 75% clearance rate. Departing from the traditional onsite auctions scattered across the Gold Coast, this fully digital RWBG event attracted the participation of roughly 2000 individuals who either tuned in or actively bid throughout the day, benefiting from personalized ‘one-on-one’ attention from their agents. RWBG Principal, Tiger Malan, asserts that online auctions, born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, have proven to be more than a temporary solution, emphasising their lasting impact on the real estate landscape. While acknowledging that not every property may suit online auctions, the RWBG event exemplifies the industry’s shift toward this digital frontier, signaling a promising evolution in the Australian housing market.
Unmasking Mermaid Beach: Decoding the 22.3% Plunge in Median Price Amidst a Real Estate Boom
Despite holding a consistent position as one of the city’s most expensive suburbs, recent PropTrack data reveals a surprising 22.3% drop in its median value over the past year in Mermaid Beach, settling at $2.525 million. The apparent paradox unfolds as the suburb, uniquely divided 50/50 between units and opulent houses, witnesses a surge in high-rise apartment towers, flooding the market with affordable units. However, a closer inspection unveils that excluding these outliers, particularly rare multimillion-dollar beachfront sales, Mermaid Beach remains ablaze with activity. Properties in the one to six million dollar range boast robust annual growth, exemplified by record-setting sales like 19 Cronulla Avenue, signaling that beneath the surface, Mermaid Beach is still a coveted paradise amidst the perceived market turmoil.
