Australia's largest real estate companies are joining forces to bring 20,000 property listings to the public via the Internet.
Prospective buyers can choose properties by type, geographical area, price range and size.
Property listings include a description and a photograph. The headlines from matching stories are presented in a familiar search-engine style, with the option to click for more details. The numbers are expected to grow as well, as more schools and homes get Internet access. Children use the Internet for Web surfing, informal learning, e-mail and chat. Almost half of parents surveyed want their children to use the Internet instead of TV for entertainment.