Australia’s financial regulation may be in for a shake-up to support lending to first-time buyers.

In this episode, Liberal senator Andrew Bragg shares what the new home ownership inquiry, recently launched by the Senate, will look at and why he wants to hear from stakeholders in property, mortgage broking and beyond.

The shadow assistant minister for home ownership shares with listeners what the Senate economics references committee aims to address with this inquiry, and what else he feels could be done to improve first home ownership in Australia.

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Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news.

In today's podcast:

• 10 Melbourne suburbs have been named for high-density development;
• Intercity migration has cooled to pre-pandemic levels; and
• Australian auction volumes are on the up.

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The REB team is on hand to unpack the latest breaking news for the real estate sector.

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Grace Ormsby is joined by Juliet Helmke, Orana Durney-Benson and Sebastian Holloman to break down the stories that piqued REB’s interest across August.

From class actions to work-from-office directives, the team takes a critical eye to what current affairs can continue to impact the sector for the months and years to come.

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In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by LJ Hooker’s NSW strategic growth manager, Luke Whitelum, to unpack the marketing and brand awareness that underpin a household name nearing 100 years in business.

Luke shares some of the behind-the-scenes workings of their “always on” marketing strategy and approach to technology, stressing the importance of allowing agents to focus on their core activities of listing and selling.

Tune in to discover:

• The difference between ordinary agents and great agents.
• How LJ Hooker has quantified its brand awareness metrics.
• Why a sense of community cannot be underestimated in real estate.

Learn more about the LJ Hooker Group here. Connect with Luke Whitelum here.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news.

In today's podcast:

• How is financial regulation impacting first home buyers?;
• The latest in NSW’s mission to reform the strata sector; and
• Auction volumes warm up in anticipation of Spring.

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The pandemic may have kicked off the wave of city dwellers embracing regional life, but the latest figures show that the trend is here to stay – so long as investment in housing can keep pace.

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, REB’s Juliet Helmke is joined by Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), to break down the challenges and opportunities that exist in the country’s rural and regional areas, and why supporting these communities is essential to balancing Australia’s housing market.

The CEO shares the organisation’s data on past and continued internal migration flowing from big cities into regional areas. The duo discuss how trends like remote work have been integral to supporting Australians who are making the move.

Liz also explains why non-metro areas often miss out on important funding to contribute to housing stock, and outlines how RAI is pushing major Australian brands to make meaningful contributions to the nation’s vast array of regional communities.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news.

In today's podcast:

• One in five Australians have lived with an ex to save money on housing;
• Perth Unit Prices hit decade-high; and
• auction volumes get ready for Spring.

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With the hold on interest rates providing much-needed stability for the property market, start-up agencies are increasingly choosing to embrace new methods of doing business.

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby speaks with special guest Phil Tarrant about the current state of the real estate market, and how REB’s new ranking will celebrate the start-up agencies breaking new ground in the industry.

The duo talk through the Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent decision to hold interest rates steady, agreeing that this decision has come as a relief for mortgage holders and agents, and will provide ample stability for a strong spring selling season.

Grace and Phil also discuss the introduction of REB’s new Stellar Agencies ranking system which will recognise the achievements of start-up agencies that are challenging conventions and paving the way towards the future of the real estate sector.

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