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  • “Why not me?”: Auctioneering sets new challenge

    Ray White Metro (Christchurch) agent Desere Girdlestone is not a stranger to auctions as a salesperson, having run many auction campaigns for her clients, however, she has recently taken up a new challenge in calling the auctions herself.

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  • Opening doors in real estate

    Ray White Double Bay agent Kate Smith jumped at the chance to be a Leading Ladies of Real Estate ambassador, eager to give back to an initiative that has helped transform her business.

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  • Female mentorship fuels success

    You can’t be what you can’t see, and for many women in real estate, female mentorship is key. Whether they’re just starting out or already leading, having someone in their corner who understands the journey can make all the difference.

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  • Rates remain on hold as global uncertainties persist

    The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold today, maintaining its cautious approach. This decision reflects growing uncertainties in the global economy, particularly stemming from US trade policies and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The Australian economy continues to show unexpected resilience, with unemployment remaining relatively low and consumer … Read more

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  • What the federal budget means for buying property

    Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his fourth federal budget. This year the budget is in a deficit, meaning it will spend more than it earns, with the government saying it was designed to help Australians with the cost of living. We have broken down some of the key takeaways … Read more

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  • JETSETTERS LAND ON VILLAGE LIFE

    The Williams’s were only in their 60s when they sold up the family home and moved into a retirement village in search of a globetrotting lifestyle of leisure. When they aren’t leading travel groups – described as Contiki for seniors – around the world, Julie, 72, and Kevin Williams, 76, … Read more

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  • Adelaide Median Property Price

    December 2024 House Price Report Adelaide house prices rose for the eighth consecutive quarter, climbing by almost $25,000 (2.5%) over the December quarter to reach a new record of $992,193. However, the pace of quarterly growth has slowed to about one-third of its rate in the previous quarter and is … Read more

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  • House Price Report

    Cheaper properties saw the strongest price growth over the past 12 months with houses in the lowest percentile increasing by 12.2 per cent. In comparison, our most expensive homes have seen a price slowdown, perhaps now reflecting the prolonged impact of higher interest rates. Long term, Australia’s most expensive homes … Read more

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  • September 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 … Read more

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  • The booming suburbs where prices have doubled the fastest

    There’s a long-held belief that property prices double every seven to 10 years, but the latest data shows that figure varies widely around Australia. Analysis of PropTrack data shows that median house prices in some booming regions have doubled in less than three years, while in other areas it’s taken … Read more

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  • House Price Report

    A drop in iron ore and lithium prices has so far had little impact on Perth and regional Western Australia which continue to be the strongest markets in Australia. Following this Queensland and South Australia, and their capital cities, are also showing strong growth. Meanwhile in Sydney and Melbourne, we saw … Read more

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  • No rate rise, despite inflation ticking upwards

    Mortgage holders can again breathe a sigh of relief today as rates remain on hold, despite annual inflation ticking upwards slightly in the June quarter. While good news that they didn’t increase, the more negative news is that the prospect for a rate cut is still some time away. Why … Read more

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