Andy Webb

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...

Australia's property market delivered another month of solid growth in March, but the headline figure tells only half the story.While Perth has smashed through the million-dollar median barrier...

Interest rates have risen for a second time in as many months as the fight against inflation continues, creating further uncertainty in Australia's housing markets. It's a move that presents...

It’s easy to get caught up in the short-term noise of the property market, with interest rate jitters and monthly price shifts often dominating the headlines. However, as any seasoned owner...

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...

Most agents get into real estate for the people side of the job — negotiating, prospecting, building relationships — not for late-night brochure edits and endless note-taking. Luckily, the...

Fuel, fares, and lost hours can add up fast, but it's not something many of us properly calculate when purchasing a home. New OpenAgent analysis shows that driving just 10 km to work can...