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The way Australians buy and sell their homes has changed drastically overnight, with property auctions and open homes being banned from midnight on Wednesday as part of a new suite of measures to flatten...
Here at OpenAgent, we know the importance of up-to-date market insights. As Australia's largest real estate comparison and referral platform, we speak to thousands of homeowners on the hunt for the right...
It has been an exciting 12-24 months for real estate in the Sutherland Shire. After the massive downturn that swept over much of the country starting from mid-2017, we're finally starting to see some growth...
By Tiara Croft
Have you been playing with the idea of buying or investing in Brisbane? You're not alone. With the housing market bouncing back from the recent downturn and growth set to continue into 2020, buyers and...
By Dana Slaven
If auction performance is anything to go by, it looks like FOMO has returned to the market, and real estate pundits are predicting that property prices in Sydney and Melbourne could rise by about 15 per...
Here at OpenAgent, we know the importance of up-to-date market insights. As Australia’s largest real estate comparison and referral platform, we speak to thousands of homeowners on the hunt for the...
Whether you've just purchased a new investment property or you’re looking at revamping your existing listing, interior design is the key to success when renting out your home on Airbnb! To...
By Sally Bevan
It’s been an interesting 12 months for the Australian property market, with a strong turnaround in consumer sentiment, especially in our two largest markets of Sydney and Melbourne. This has also...
It's official, The Block is back. Season 15 of the hit renovation show premiered on Sunday night (August 4th) and if the excitement of the five tool-ready couples is anything to go by, this year is going...
By Luka Osborne
Are Aussies destined to become a nation of renters? If you look at the data it increasingly looks that way, as more of us find home ownership to be an impossible dream - thanks largely to a runaway property...
By Craig Gibson
If you’ve been watching the property market over the last four weeks, you’ve probably noticed that auction clearance rates have been slowly making a come back, especially with the most recent...
By Emily Ng
Here at OpenAgent, we know the importance of up-to-date market insights. As Australia’s largest real estate comparison and referral platform, we speak to thousands of homeowners on the hunt for the...
By Emily Ng
Millenials vs boomers… It’s a hot topic as of late, which essentially boils down to each generation calling each other entitled in some form or other. Oh and something about avocados and house...
By Luka Osborne
Saving for a house is tough enough given the astronomical price of Aussie property, but did you know that women will on average take 2 years longer to get their foot on the property ladder? That's thanks...
By Craig Gibson
Here at OpenAgent, we know the importance of up-to-date market insights. As Australia’s largest real estate comparison and referral platform, we speak to thousands of homeowners every month who are...
Think about the last time you took a drive through a major town or city. What did the property landscape look like? One thing you probably noticed is the sprawl of townhouses and apartments all the way...
By Luka Osborne
For the majority of pet owners their beloved animal is not just a pet but a valued and cherished family member. Sadly, in Australia it has become increasingly difficult to find pet friendly rentals and...
What are the main things people think about when buying a new home? Go on, try and name a few… Let's see, a decent price, nice area, good schools. But what about commute time? If it wasn’t...
By Luka Osborne
The term 'sustainable home' can mean various things to different people. Many interpret it as meaning 'environmentally friendly', however it can also expand to include how a home will suit you and your...
By Amelia Lee
Being a world leader is no doubt a huge privilege, but with the top job comes a lot of stress and pressure. Presidents and Prime Ministers make decisions that affect the lives of millions of people so...
By Luka Osborne
Growing up by the sea in Western Australia, it was clear that Sarah Andrews' love of water and adventure were anchored in her from a young age. Source: Sarah Andrews After dabbling in the world of spatial...
By Emily Ng
