Momentum continues to build across all Australasian property markets, as the collective efforts of our members delivered $6.1 billion in sales for February, up $2 billion or 49 per cent in February 2020. This is our best February result recorded, driven largely by a record result in NSW and very … Read more
We would like to invite you to our Victorian Rental Reforms webinar on Tuesday 9 March at 6pm (AEDT). The Residential Tenancies Amendments Act contains supporting details about changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. The Victorian Government will implement those changes by April 2021. These reforms will have a … Read more
Ray White Group has been awarded the Contribution to Community Award at the 2020 Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) for the Beyond the Bricks campaign. The Contribution to Community Award is designed to recognise companies and individuals supporting not-for-profit organisations or initiatives in their local community – either through charitable … Read more
RAY White Group, Australasia’s largest real estate group, has taken out the top industry accolade for Major Network of the Year at the 2021 Real Estate Business (REB) awards for the sixth year in a row. The award cements the leading group’s success during a rollercoaster year which saw a … Read more
The big banks have offered borrowers some of the most attractive home loan deals ever, with home owners able to fix their rates below 2 per cent for four years. Experts say it could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to lock in record low rates. “I’ve never seen a better time where it … Read more
Major stamp duty discounts unveiled in Tuesday’s state budget are expected to provide “massive savings” for homebuyers — and a “real shot in the arm” for the housing sector. Victorian real estate and construction industry figures have praised the government’s move to halve stamp duty for those buying new builds valued at … Read more
Rather than making selling your home a 2021 resolution, have a crack at getting a sold sticker up before Christmas. This is the advice of veteran real estate agent Chris Watson, director of Ray White Ringwood, who said several factors pointed to a post-lockdown seller’s market. This included a “backlog … Read more
Ready for a bathroom renovation but not sure where to start? Check out these tips from Simon Vos, one-time winner of The Block, and his wife Ashley. The Block Glasshouse winners Simon and Shannon Vos are known for their renovating prowess. Now Simon and his partner Ash are making over their entire Coffs … Read more
One of the nation’s largest real estate agencies is sticking with online auctions in Melbourne, despite the state government clearing in-person bidding to resume. On Sunday, Premier Daniel Andrews revived outdoor auctions for the first time since July 8, with just 10 people plus the minimum required staff allowed to attend. But Ray … Read more
The current state of emergency has had a significant impact on our daily lives. For many of our clients, it has created uncertainty with their plans to buy and or sell property. Although physical inspections were no longer possible during stage four restrictions, the buyer enquiry and interest did not … Read more