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Under the bonnet of top conveyancing firms
Just what does it take to be successful? What are the behaviours and the values required? We explore the mindsets of leading practitioners to see just what sets them apart.
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House-hunters face spring sale shortage in market slump
Weak results in major housing markets are putting would-be sellers off listing their properties as prices fall nationally.
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Housing must be number one priority at NSW election
Peak body says ‘priority for all political parties should be reducing constraints in the planning system’.
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Focus on the future: WA’s need for speed
Faced with a property market under pressure, REIWA president Suzanne Brown understands there isn’t a single solution for supply shortages but believes that time is of the essence.
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Why old office buildings are still vacant
Businesses seeking office space are gravitating to the most expensive end of the market even if it means paying more up front, fresh data suggests.
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Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear
A sharp decline in property prices has sparked fears of negative equity but less than three per cent of houses sold for a loss in the first half of 2026.
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Buyer hesitancy leads to stable market
REIWA boss says ‘the biggest change in the past few months has been in consumer sentiment’.
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Bill to make NSW ‘more attractive to invest’ in
Leading advocacy group says NSW needs regulatory framework to follow through on the promise of more housing.
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New report shows ‘first crack in profitability’ of housing
Most people still selling their homes for a profit but latest data shows a small downturn in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Innovative pitch to ease homelessness crisis
Tens of thousands of vacant homes could be made available for homeless Australians while the properties are waiting for a permanent use, advocates say.
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Auction numbers continue small upward momentum
Property data firm says clearance rates improved but volumes are still well down on 2025 levels.
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New Code to further improve delivery of homes in Queensland
Minister says ‘changes are about common sense and maintaining appropriate standards without imposing unnecessary costs’.
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Top end is bucking the trend with housing
Strong economy and increased investment has heralded a new era of confidence in housing across the Territory.
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Approvals is one thing, completed houses is another
Property group says ‘real test is whether projects can move through feasibility, financing, construction and completion’.
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Housing approvals rebound, but still behind targets
The number of dwellings granted approval has hit a five-year high, but national housing levels still lag federal targets.
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Councils ordered to plan for housing 30 years away
‘Cynical’ local councils are being taken to task as one state demands a long-term feasible plan for housing development in its capital city.
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Red tape strangling housing crisis efforts
Removing layers of rules and having the political will to stand up to NIMBYs are among a raft of measures put forward to fix Australia’s housing crisis.
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Productivity body hits the right note
Peak property body agrees ‘the nation’s housing targets will not be achieved by minor tweaks around the edges’.
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There’s a gulf between vendor and buyer
Real estate group says vendors are still anchored to peak prices from months ago, while buyers respond to economic conditions.
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The rules stopping Australia from building more homes
Allowing more homes to be built in places where people want to live will help fix Australia’s housing crisis, the Productivity Commission says.
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Volume numbers rise but are still down
Despite a rise over the last two weeks, ‘auction volumes have remained consistently below levels recorded a year ago’.