John McGrath – Demographic trends influencing housing prices
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australia’s population grew by 2.5% to 26.8 million over the 12 months to September 2023. That equated to a net annual increase of 659,800 people, and 548,800 of them were migrants.
CoreLogic Home Value Index rises 1.6% in March quarter, adding around $12k to dwelling values
CoreLogic's national Home Value Index (HVI) rose 0.6% in March, on par with February’s increase, taking the current upswing in housing values through its 14th straight month of growth says CoreLogic's research director, Tim Lawless.
John McGrath – Capital growth now stronger for cheaper homes
Australian home values continue to trend higher this year, and despite an increase in the number of homes going to auction before the Easter holidays, the national preliminary clearance rate is holding up well at about 70%.
Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes a branded collection of the world’s finest private vacation homes, chalets and mansions has welcomed the breathtaking Château de la Croix des Gardes into the growing portfolio for 2024.
Mandatory CPD for real estate professionals is ‘momentous’ says REIQ
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is welcoming today’s announcement from the Attorney General that mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) will be imposed on real estate practitioners in Queensland.
Ray White yesterday hosted its eighth Leadership Academy in a bid to provide a world-class education for its members by offering a global perspective on leadership skills and best practice.
Ray White Auction Wrap - Auction volume keeps building with 845 auctions
Ray White’s top auction sale of the day was in Sydney’s inner west. The stunning converted warehouse at 2 Gilpin Street Camperdown sold for $3.75 million through Ray White Glebe principal Matthew Carvalho.
The Retirement Living Council (RLC) is urging the Australian Government to keep one eye on the future in its redrafting of the Aged Care Act as the nation continues to age.
It was four years ago when the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. By Tim Lawless, CoreLogic research director Australia.
John McGrath – Two key tips for investors returning to market
With investors returning to the market this year, I have two crucial tips to buy well, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
