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Oct 27, 2021

CPI edging towards RBA target

ABS figures released today show that the All Groups CPI, increased by 0.8 per cent in the September quarter and by 3.0 per cent for the year.

Oct 27, 2021

The Economy

Markets

Australian rents increase at fastest annual rate since 2008 - CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s quarterly Rental Review, released today, shows the national rental index increased 1.9% during the September quarter compared to a 2.1% rise in the June quarter. National rental rates are 8.9% higher year-on-year, the highest annual growth in dwelling rents since July 2008.

Oct 26, 2021

People

Agents

Unity amongst Estate Agents is the way forward

"Perhaps what covid times has shown us is that by working together as a profession and assisting each other, it has helped estate agents grow and stay on point even during difficult times," says Geoff White – Head of Real Estate at Movinghub Australia and former REIV President.

Oct 26, 2021

The Economy

Markets

Second busiest week for auctions across the combined capital cities so far this year - CoreLogic

The combined capital cities have seen 3,033 homes taken to auction this week, the second busiest auction week so far this year.

Oct 25, 2021

Chris Duggan Welcomed as New SCA (National) President

Strata Community Association (SCA National) is excited to announce Chris Duggan as its next President along with Joshua Baldwin as Vice-President.

Oct 25, 2021

The Economy

Markets

John McGrath – COVID-19 creates the ‘digital nomad’

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, Australian holiday homes are looking appealing as both a financial investment and a safe place to go for vacations until more of the world is vaccinated and quarantine and lockdowns are things of the past.

Oct 19, 2021

Real estate marketing: 3 tips by Jigglar co-founder

Marketing guru and co-founder of creative real estate marketing platform Jigglar, Ray Wood, shares his best marketing tips as part of Openn’s podcast, The Better Agent Series.

Oct 19, 2021

The Economy

Markets

REIA releases blueprint for the great Australian dream

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a historic strategic policy agenda – Getting Real: Policy priorities for Australia’s real estate agents and agencies.

Oct 18, 2021

The Economy

John McGrath – Return of the neighbourhood

The pandemic is shining a spotlight on the importance of building connections within local communities, changing the way Australians live, play and work. That focus is unlikely to shift once COVID-19 restrictions end, according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate...

Oct 15, 2021

The Economy

Maximising cash flow from Spring clean and maintenance costs - BMT

According to BMT Tax Depreciation property investors have the added benefit of claiming their Spring maintenance and cleaning costs as immediate tax deductions.