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realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer
As Australia celebrates Mother’s Day this weekend, many single mothers continue to face significant challenges on the path to home ownership. REB has spoken with Julie Brennan about her inspiring journey to becoming a single mother and property investor.
Over 10 years ago, Julie Brennan was in a rough patch; her marriage had come to an end, and divorce was imminent. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer
Over 10 years ago, Julie Brennan was in a rough patch; her marriage had come to an end, and divorce was imminent.
“I was married with two kids, we had our own home, a mortgage, but then with the divorce, we had to sell the house.” You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer
Earlier last month, an agent came under fire following his claims on “phantom offers” as he disclosed using imaginary buyers to accelerate the sale process and nudge prices up.
According to Gold Coast law firm RedeMont, the recent spotlight on aggressive sales tactics has raised questions about how far some agents are prepared to push the limits to close a deal.
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realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer
The real estate industry has surged over the past decade, growing nearly 30 per cent from 2014 to 2024, with more new agents entering the field after the pandemic.
Real estate has been one of the fastest-growing occupations from 2014 to 2024, recording a 29.6 per cent increase over the past 10 years, according to new research by KPMG. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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1 week ago | 
brokerdaily.au | Emilie Lauer
The number of financial brokers in Australia has grown significantly over the past decade, increasing by 53.9 per cent from 2014 to 2024, according to new data released by KPMG Australia. The sharp rise highlights a changing landscape in how Australians engage with financial services, particularly in the mortgage and lending sectors. In 2014, there were 28,000 financial brokers employed nationwide.
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realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer
Dwelling prices in Perth have continued to rise in April, up 20 per cent year-on-year, with suburbs in the greater region recording the bulk of the increase.
In April, dwelling prices in Perth increased across the board, according to REIWA’s latest property market performance report. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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1 week ago | 
smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer
Dwelling prices in Perth have continued to rise in April, up 20 per cent year-on-year, with suburbs in the greater region recording the bulk of the increase.
In April, dwelling prices in Perth increased across the board, according to Real Estate Institute of Western Australia’s (REIWA) latest property market performance report.
Data showed that the median house price in the City of Light rose by 1.1 per cent in April to $775,000, up 19.2 per cent from the same period last year.
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realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer
The three participants, all seasoned contenders, have either reached the finals or claimed the title in previous years and are now returning to the AUSTROS scene in pursuit of the grail.
Clarence White of Menck White Auctioneers, who won the competition in 2022, said the AUSTROS championships culminate months or even years of preparation.
“You’re going to an event where you compete against the best auctioneers from around Australia and New Zealand.
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1 week ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer
Dwelling approvals across the country increased by 20.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, boosting supply but still falling short of the national housing target.
New seasonally adjusted data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that 48,620 new dwellings were approved over the first quarter of 2025, representing a 20.8 per cent increase from the previous year. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer
In a bid to boost exposure, leads and value for agents and vendors, Homely and Gumtree have partnered to reshape Australia’s property market, driving agents’ reach and listings nationwide.
In six months, the partnership has delivered over 113,000 free agent enquiries and more than 3 million listing engagements across Australia without adding extra cost for either agents or vendors. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
