News & Research Sydney Council To Finally Own Customs House After an interesting history with the building, the City of Sydney has finally purchased the historical Customs House at Circular Quay from the Federal Government. Get the CoreLogic Newsletter Receive a weekly email with the latest housing market information, news and updates. Email Commercial Real Estate News More Commercial Auction results - Week ending 6 July 2018 According to CoreLogic preliminary auction results, the week ending 6th of July saw just 15 commercial properties go up for auction across Australia, following a trend of declining auction volumes over the last 6 months. 12 Jul 2018 50% Share In Westfield Eastgardens Sold For $720 Million In one of the biggest retail sales of the year, a 50% share in Westfield Eastgardens has sold for $720 million. 12 Jul 2018 Commercial Market Update - Chatswood Cityscope The latest research from Chatswood Cityscope shows that commercial property sales in the areas covered by it have increased in total sales value. 12 Jul 2018 Commercial Market Update - Canberra Cityscope Property sales have increased significantly in the past three months according to the July 2018 commercial market update from Canberra Cityscope. Read more. 12 Jul 2018 Challenger Sells Brisbane Tower For $250 Million As the prime office market vacancy rate in the Brisbane CBD falls, the confidence in the city increases, seen recently in the purchase of 53 Albert Street for $250 million. The vendor in the sale, brokered by CBRE, was Challenger Life Nominees Pty Ltd. 6 Jul 2018 Commercial Auction Results - Week ending 29 June 2018 According to CoreLogic preliminary auction results, the week ending 29th of June saw just 15 commercial properties go up for auction across Australia. 6 Jul 2018 Quarterly Construction Market Analysis Shows Recovery In Mining, As Residential Continues To Dominate The CoreLogic July Market Movement Report uses Cordell construction project data to assess results in the construction market for the first quarter of 2018. Results show recovery in the mining sector, and a lingering construction in residential, despite signs of slowed capital growth in major dwelling... 4 Jul 2018 RBA Keeps Interest Rates On Hold CoreLogic news details economic conditions remain reasonably stable, housing market growth continues to slow and household debt is at record highs. Read more. 3 Jul 2018 Commercial Market Update - Macquarie Park Cityscope The latest research from Macquarie Park Cityscope shows property sales for the three months to November 2017 have decreased from the preceding quarter. 29 Jun 2018 Tong Eng, Roxy-Pacific Sell 117 Clarence Street For $153 Million The owners of 117 Clarence Street, Sydney have almost doubled their money in three years after having sold the property for $153 million. 29 Jun 2018 Commercial Auction Results - Week ending 22 June 2018 According to CoreLogic preliminary auction results, the week ending 22nd of June saw 40 commercial properties go up for auction across Australia, substantially higher than the 13 preliminary events last week. 29 Jun 2018 Casino Boss Acquires Gold Coast Shopping Centre For $85m 21 Jun 2018 Commercial Auction Results - Week ending 15 June 2018 According to CoreLogic preliminary auction results, the week ending 15th of June saw 13 commercial properties go up for auction across Australia, the same as collected last week. 21 Jun 2018 Pagination Page 10 of 66 First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 8 Page 9 Current page 10 Page 11 Page 12 … Next page Next › Last page Last » Research News More Auction Volumes Continue To Increase With 1,909 Homes Taken To Auction There were 1,909 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week with a continued increase in auction volumes. Read more. 27 Aug 2018 National Auction Market Preview - 23 August 2018 The busiest suburbs for auctions this week are in Victoria and New South Wales, with Randwick (NSW); Brunswick, Craigieburn and Kew (Vic) each with 12 homes scheduled for auction. While Queensland’s Surfers Paradise, Victoria’s Epping and Glenroy will come in equal second place with 11 scheduled auctions. 22 Aug 2018 How Does The Housing Decline Compare To Previous Downturns In Sydney And Melbourne? In this week’s blog, we take a look at how recent periods of value decline in Sydney and Melbourne have played out both across the city as a whole and within the individual SA4 regions. 20 Aug 2018 Share Of Sales Below $400,000 Continues To Fall Although national dwelling values are falling, it is having very little impact at the lower end of the housing market with the volume of sales under $400,000 continuing to trend lower. 20 Aug 2018 Signs Are Already Pointing To A Hobart Housing Market Slowdown While Sydney and Melbourne have grabbed most of the attention for the strong growth in dwelling values over recent years and the value falls more recently, Hobart has actually been the best performed capital city market in terms of value growth over recent years. 17 Aug 2018 Preliminary Results Show 59.1% Of Homes Sold At Auction CoreLogic news details 1,400 homes of combined capital cities taken to auction this week, returning a preliminary clearance rate of 59.1 per cent. Read more. 13 Aug 2018 Mortgage Demand Continues To Fade, But Not For First Home Buyers Housing finance data for June 2018 was released earlier this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The data showed a continuation of the slowing of demand for housing finance with the slowdown being largely driven by investors. 13 Aug 2018 Returns From Residential Housing Continue To Fall The combined effect of low rental yields and declining dwelling values has resulted in a rapid reduction in overall returns from housing over the past year. 13 Aug 2018 National Auction Market Preview - 9 August 2018 This week, 1,320 capital city auctions are currently being tracked by CoreLogic; remaining relatively steady on last week’s final result which saw 1,324 auctions held. 9 Aug 2018 RBA Sets New Record For Interest Rates The decision to keep the official interest rate on hold marks the two year anniversary of the last change to the cash rate by the RBA; the longest period of interest rate stability on record. 7 Aug 2018 Quarterly Economic Review Release, August 2018 Over the second quarter of 2018, national dwelling values have declined by -0.5%, matching the -0.5% fall in values over the March quarter. 6 Aug 2018 First Week Of August Sees Just Over 1,300 Homes Taken To Auction The first week of August sees just over 1,300 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities. 6 Aug 2018 Real Dwelling Value Changes With dwelling values now declining across the nation, in this week’s Property Pulse we take a look at inflation-adjusted (or real) dwelling value changes to the June 2018 quarter. 6 Aug 2018 Pagination Page 10 of 32 First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 8 Page 9 Current page 10 Page 11 Page 12 … Next page Next › Last page Last » Product News More RP Data Tips – Producing a quicker turnaround for mortgage applications Clients expect quick turnarounds for mortgage applications. They need to be processed for approval as quickly and carefully as possible to maximise its likelihood of approval, this is where ensuring you’re equipped with the best broker tools in the market can help. Considering a client’s credit worthiness and... 16 Aug 2013 RP Data congratulates the AREA 2013 Winners RP Data would like to congratulate the winners and finalists of the Australian Real Estate Awards 2013 – most of whom are long time RP Data subscribers! The awards luncheon was held at the picturesque Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney on 1 August 2013 with almost 400 real estate agents, property… 16 Aug 2013 RP Data congratulates the ABA 2013 Winners RP Data would like to congratulate the winners and finalists of the Australian Broking Awards 2013 – most of whom are long time RP Data subscribers! The awards luncheon was held at the picturesque Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney on 2 August 2013 with over 450 brokers and industry leaders taking… 16 Aug 2013 RP Data Tips – Online property programs vs Real market knowledge Yet another breaking news story has appeared in Real Estate Online about a new online marketing and support system that enables homeowners to sell their property without the need for an agent. The article has drawn a lot of commentary from many, not just agents. Most online tools provide limited support… 9 Aug 2013 RP Data Tips – Bottom of the cycle? Perfect time to contact your prospects The RBA has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, in his statement about the Monetary Policy Decision, Governor of the RBA, Glenn Stevens, said: “The easing in monetary policy over the past 18 months has supported interest-sensitive spending and asset values, and further effects can be… 9 Aug 2013 RP Data Tips: HIA calls for rate cut. Will your client’s want to refinance? The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called for the RBA to reduce the official cash rate when it meets on 6 August. HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett is quoted in Australian Broker Online saying: “The release of a benign inflation outcome for the June quarter and weakness in the labour… 2 Aug 2013 How to seal the deal using smarter property tools. By Gil Davis Much has been written on how to seal the deal with any client, but it really comes down to one word – trust. If they trust you, they will do it; if they don’t, they won’t. Now of course some deals are done despite the agent, but this is hardly… 2 Aug 2013 RP Data Tips: Identify property ‘Hot Spots’ to target more prospects Have you noticed that once you see one FOR SALE sign go up on a street, more signs start to spring up over the coming weeks? To get the best returns when marketing to prospective customers, it is important to focus your efforts on the most active spots in your… 26 Jul 2013 RP Data Tips: Learn to say ‘no’ and grow your loan book MPA Magazine has recently published an article asking whether it is time brokers learned to say no? The article suggests that resisting the temptation to bite off more than you can chew could be best decision you can make as a broker. While it is important not to let people… 26 Jul 2013 rp.connect Twitter Widgets Now Working We’re pleased to announce that we’ve now implemented a fix for the change in Twitter API (as mentioned 2 weeks ago), and the good news is, there’s nothing you need to do. If you take a look at your rp.connect site, you’ll notice that your Twitter widget is now pulling… 23 Jul 2013 Getting mobile to help you write more deals A recent interview with ING Direct’s executive director of distribution Lisa Claes in MPA Magazine indicated that currently more than 40% of all customer interactions with ING Direct are via mobile channels, with customers are increasingly demanding technology-oriented service. “Customers of all demographics... 19 Jul 2013 Do testimonials really add credibility for agents? A recent straw poll in Real Estate Business Online asked respondents: Are testimonials an effective tool for marketing? With customers embracing mobile and social media technology, it is a question that keeps coming up in relation to integrating with traditional and new forms of marketing. At the time of... 19 Jul 2013 Personalise your interactions with clients to grow your business With online services capturing a growing share of business in the mortgage broking industry, there is a greater need to show your clients what you can offer them that online lenders cannot. When it comes to demonstrating your value proposition to your clients it naturally goes deeper than the choice… 12 Jul 2013 Pagination Page 10 of 25 First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 8 Page 9 Current page 10 Page 11 Page 12 … Next page Next › Last page Last » Company News Pagination Page 2 of 2 First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Current page 2
Sydney Council To Finally Own Customs House After an interesting history with the building, the City of Sydney has finally purchased the historical Customs House at Circular Quay from the Federal Government.
Commercial Auction results - Week ending 6 July 2018 According to CoreLogic preliminary auction results, the week ending 6th of July saw just 15 commercial properties go up for auction across Australia, following a trend of declining auction volumes over the last 6 months. 12 Jul 2018
50% Share In Westfield Eastgardens Sold For $720 Million In one of the biggest retail sales of the year, a 50% share in Westfield Eastgardens has sold for $720 million. 12 Jul 2018
Commercial Market Update - Chatswood Cityscope The latest research from Chatswood Cityscope shows that commercial property sales in the areas covered by it have increased in total sales value. 12 Jul 2018
Commercial Market Update - Canberra Cityscope Property sales have increased significantly in the past three months according to the July 2018 commercial market update from Canberra Cityscope. Read more. 12 Jul 2018
Challenger Sells Brisbane Tower For $250 Million As the prime office market vacancy rate in the Brisbane CBD falls, the confidence in the city increases, seen recently in the purchase of 53 Albert Street for $250 million. The vendor in the sale, brokered by CBRE, was Challenger Life Nominees Pty Ltd. 6 Jul 2018
Commercial Auction Results - Week ending 29 June 2018 According to CoreLogic preliminary auction results, the week ending 29th of June saw just 15 commercial properties go up for auction across Australia. 6 Jul 2018
Quarterly Construction Market Analysis Shows Recovery In Mining, As Residential Continues To Dominate The CoreLogic July Market Movement Report uses Cordell construction project data to assess results in the construction market for the first quarter of 2018. Results show recovery in the mining sector, and a lingering construction in residential, despite signs of slowed capital growth in major dwelling... 4 Jul 2018
RBA Keeps Interest Rates On Hold CoreLogic news details economic conditions remain reasonably stable, housing market growth continues to slow and household debt is at record highs. Read more. 3 Jul 2018
Commercial Market Update - Macquarie Park Cityscope The latest research from Macquarie Park Cityscope shows property sales for the three months to November 2017 have decreased from the preceding quarter. 29 Jun 2018
Tong Eng, Roxy-Pacific Sell 117 Clarence Street For $153 Million The owners of 117 Clarence Street, Sydney have almost doubled their money in three years after having sold the property for $153 million. 29 Jun 2018
Commercial Auction Results - Week ending 22 June 2018 According to CoreLogic preliminary auction results, the week ending 22nd of June saw 40 commercial properties go up for auction across Australia, substantially higher than the 13 preliminary events last week. 29 Jun 2018
Commercial Auction Results - Week ending 15 June 2018 According to CoreLogic preliminary auction results, the week ending 15th of June saw 13 commercial properties go up for auction across Australia, the same as collected last week. 21 Jun 2018
Auction Volumes Continue To Increase With 1,909 Homes Taken To Auction There were 1,909 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week with a continued increase in auction volumes. Read more. 27 Aug 2018
National Auction Market Preview - 23 August 2018 The busiest suburbs for auctions this week are in Victoria and New South Wales, with Randwick (NSW); Brunswick, Craigieburn and Kew (Vic) each with 12 homes scheduled for auction. While Queensland’s Surfers Paradise, Victoria’s Epping and Glenroy will come in equal second place with 11 scheduled auctions. 22 Aug 2018
How Does The Housing Decline Compare To Previous Downturns In Sydney And Melbourne? In this week’s blog, we take a look at how recent periods of value decline in Sydney and Melbourne have played out both across the city as a whole and within the individual SA4 regions. 20 Aug 2018
Share Of Sales Below $400,000 Continues To Fall Although national dwelling values are falling, it is having very little impact at the lower end of the housing market with the volume of sales under $400,000 continuing to trend lower. 20 Aug 2018
Signs Are Already Pointing To A Hobart Housing Market Slowdown While Sydney and Melbourne have grabbed most of the attention for the strong growth in dwelling values over recent years and the value falls more recently, Hobart has actually been the best performed capital city market in terms of value growth over recent years. 17 Aug 2018
Preliminary Results Show 59.1% Of Homes Sold At Auction CoreLogic news details 1,400 homes of combined capital cities taken to auction this week, returning a preliminary clearance rate of 59.1 per cent. Read more. 13 Aug 2018
Mortgage Demand Continues To Fade, But Not For First Home Buyers Housing finance data for June 2018 was released earlier this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The data showed a continuation of the slowing of demand for housing finance with the slowdown being largely driven by investors. 13 Aug 2018
Returns From Residential Housing Continue To Fall The combined effect of low rental yields and declining dwelling values has resulted in a rapid reduction in overall returns from housing over the past year. 13 Aug 2018
National Auction Market Preview - 9 August 2018 This week, 1,320 capital city auctions are currently being tracked by CoreLogic; remaining relatively steady on last week’s final result which saw 1,324 auctions held. 9 Aug 2018
RBA Sets New Record For Interest Rates The decision to keep the official interest rate on hold marks the two year anniversary of the last change to the cash rate by the RBA; the longest period of interest rate stability on record. 7 Aug 2018
Quarterly Economic Review Release, August 2018 Over the second quarter of 2018, national dwelling values have declined by -0.5%, matching the -0.5% fall in values over the March quarter. 6 Aug 2018
First Week Of August Sees Just Over 1,300 Homes Taken To Auction The first week of August sees just over 1,300 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities. 6 Aug 2018
Real Dwelling Value Changes With dwelling values now declining across the nation, in this week’s Property Pulse we take a look at inflation-adjusted (or real) dwelling value changes to the June 2018 quarter. 6 Aug 2018
RP Data Tips – Producing a quicker turnaround for mortgage applications Clients expect quick turnarounds for mortgage applications. They need to be processed for approval as quickly and carefully as possible to maximise its likelihood of approval, this is where ensuring you’re equipped with the best broker tools in the market can help. Considering a client’s credit worthiness and... 16 Aug 2013
RP Data congratulates the AREA 2013 Winners RP Data would like to congratulate the winners and finalists of the Australian Real Estate Awards 2013 – most of whom are long time RP Data subscribers! The awards luncheon was held at the picturesque Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney on 1 August 2013 with almost 400 real estate agents, property… 16 Aug 2013
RP Data congratulates the ABA 2013 Winners RP Data would like to congratulate the winners and finalists of the Australian Broking Awards 2013 – most of whom are long time RP Data subscribers! The awards luncheon was held at the picturesque Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney on 2 August 2013 with over 450 brokers and industry leaders taking… 16 Aug 2013
RP Data Tips – Online property programs vs Real market knowledge Yet another breaking news story has appeared in Real Estate Online about a new online marketing and support system that enables homeowners to sell their property without the need for an agent. The article has drawn a lot of commentary from many, not just agents. Most online tools provide limited support… 9 Aug 2013
RP Data Tips – Bottom of the cycle? Perfect time to contact your prospects The RBA has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, in his statement about the Monetary Policy Decision, Governor of the RBA, Glenn Stevens, said: “The easing in monetary policy over the past 18 months has supported interest-sensitive spending and asset values, and further effects can be… 9 Aug 2013
RP Data Tips: HIA calls for rate cut. Will your client’s want to refinance? The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called for the RBA to reduce the official cash rate when it meets on 6 August. HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett is quoted in Australian Broker Online saying: “The release of a benign inflation outcome for the June quarter and weakness in the labour… 2 Aug 2013
How to seal the deal using smarter property tools. By Gil Davis Much has been written on how to seal the deal with any client, but it really comes down to one word – trust. If they trust you, they will do it; if they don’t, they won’t. Now of course some deals are done despite the agent, but this is hardly… 2 Aug 2013
RP Data Tips: Identify property ‘Hot Spots’ to target more prospects Have you noticed that once you see one FOR SALE sign go up on a street, more signs start to spring up over the coming weeks? To get the best returns when marketing to prospective customers, it is important to focus your efforts on the most active spots in your… 26 Jul 2013
RP Data Tips: Learn to say ‘no’ and grow your loan book MPA Magazine has recently published an article asking whether it is time brokers learned to say no? The article suggests that resisting the temptation to bite off more than you can chew could be best decision you can make as a broker. While it is important not to let people… 26 Jul 2013
rp.connect Twitter Widgets Now Working We’re pleased to announce that we’ve now implemented a fix for the change in Twitter API (as mentioned 2 weeks ago), and the good news is, there’s nothing you need to do. If you take a look at your rp.connect site, you’ll notice that your Twitter widget is now pulling… 23 Jul 2013
Getting mobile to help you write more deals A recent interview with ING Direct’s executive director of distribution Lisa Claes in MPA Magazine indicated that currently more than 40% of all customer interactions with ING Direct are via mobile channels, with customers are increasingly demanding technology-oriented service. “Customers of all demographics... 19 Jul 2013
Do testimonials really add credibility for agents? A recent straw poll in Real Estate Business Online asked respondents: Are testimonials an effective tool for marketing? With customers embracing mobile and social media technology, it is a question that keeps coming up in relation to integrating with traditional and new forms of marketing. At the time of... 19 Jul 2013
Personalise your interactions with clients to grow your business With online services capturing a growing share of business in the mortgage broking industry, there is a greater need to show your clients what you can offer them that online lenders cannot. When it comes to demonstrating your value proposition to your clients it naturally goes deeper than the choice… 12 Jul 2013
