Andy Webb

Australia's property market recorded its first flat month in over a year in May, as rising interest rates and weak consumer confidence weighed on buyers.The headline figure, however, masks a...

The 2026 federal budget delivered the biggest change to property taxation in more than a quarter of a century.Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed two major reforms: negative gearing on established...

Australia's property market grew at its slowest pace in fifteen months in April, as rising interest rates and weakening consumer confidence continued to weigh on buyer activity.The headline...

Two consecutive rate hikes have changed the mood in Australia's property market faster than almost anyone predicted.Inflation re-accelerated, the Reserve Bank moved twice in quick succession, and...

Just a few months ago, the 2026 property outlook looked reasonably settled as inflation was cooling and further interest rate cuts were on the horizon.Then the conflict in the Middle East changed...

For all the uncertainty hanging over Australia's property market right now, the latest resale data contains a figure that puts things into perspective: 97.5 per cent of house sellers are making a...

There's no shortage of market factors that sellers have absolutely no say over. Interest rates, inflation, global economic uncertainty, consumer confidence — these forces shape the environment...

When conditions shift, it's natural to want to wait. A softer market, rising rates or a stretch of uncertain headlines can make sellers feel like the timing is working against them.But there's a...

For Lyndell and Kate, the decision to sell wasn't a matter of debate; it was critical for their growing family.The couple had spent seven years in their three-bedroom home in south-western Sydney,...

Tracking the housing market is anything but straightforward — and calling the next move is tougher still.Each month, independent valuer Herron Todd White maps Australia’s 50 biggest markets on its...

At 70, Howerd decided it was finally time to step back from full-time work and unlock the equity in his investment property to fund a new chapter in life.The Perth resident and his wife, Jan,...

For Rahul and Neha, the decision to sell their Granville apartment wasn't just a financial one — it was essential for their growing family.With a nine-month-old daughter, the couple realised that...

A recent newsletter from Sam McLean at Elite Agent raised a point that should probably be keeping more agents awake at night: Google doesn't really want people to visit your website anymore.We’re...

In October, we launched our new monthly OpenAgent Awards to celebrate agents from across Australia who are delivering outstanding service and performance. Our first round of 25 award winners...

At OpenAgent, we see the effort real estate agents put into delivering strong service. The OpenAgent Awards are designed to recognise the agents across Australia who’ve set the standard for...