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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability in New Zealand reaches a six-year high
Housing affordability across New Zealand has improved to its most…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing costs drive inflation higher as CPI rises 2.8%
Australia’s inflation jumped to 2.8% in July 2025, with rising…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
CoStar completes acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia
CoStar Group completes acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia, expanding its…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ali Bandari: Building a real estate powerhouse in Geelong
Ali Bandari has transformed from high school graduate to real estate entrepreneur, achieving 137 property sales with Area Specialist in…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Stephen Venn returns to Harcourts
Harcourts South Australia is thrilled to announce the return of elite sales consultant and Master Auctioneer Stephen Venn to the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White raises over $50,000 for homelessness at Connect 2025 auction
Ray White has successfully raised more than $50,000 to combat homelessness through a series of charity auctions held during its…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Leadership fatigue is the hidden risk no one talks about
In an age where “always on” has become the default setting for many leaders, the pressure to be decisive, available…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Rudy Grommen: Finding strength in family and team
Rudy Grommen's positive outlook has not only built a successful real estate career spanning 25 years but is now helping…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The real estate talent squeeze: why the industry must rebuild career pathways
Offshoring and automation have delivered short-term relief for real estate businesses facing rising costs and shrinking margins. But Belle Property…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
unió: Reimagining space for a smarter, smaller footprint
What if your bedroom could turn into a home office by day, or your lounge could become a guest room…
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How a $2500 campaign found 22 buyers without using property portals
Byron Bay agency Kim Jones & Co bypassed traditional property portals for a hinterland listing, instead using targeted digital campaigns…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Delivering Extraordinary Results in a Competitive Market: How Luxe Sets Kevin Buchanan’s Listings Apart
Real estate agent Kevin Buchanan has transformed his listings with realestate.com.au's Luxe product, generating 4.2 times more inquiries and placing…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The ownership question: Why more agents are asking ‘What’s next?’
As more top-performing agents hit career milestones and principals edge toward retirement, a new conversation is taking shape across the industry: what’s the next move? Whether it’s stepping into ownership, planning succession, or developing future leaders, the pathway forward is less about production and more about people, planning, and purpose.
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OPINION
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OPINION
Styling versus renovating: What adds the most value before selling?
Professional styling offers homeowners a higher return on investment than pre-sale renovations, costing a fraction while significantly impacting buyer emotion…
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OPINION
The biggest lie in real estate: “Just do this one thing and you’ll grow”
Real estate expert Kylie Walker debunks the industry's biggest myth that "just one thing" leads to business growth. Her own…
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OPINION
Is it time to retire the GOAT? Rethinking auction clearance rates as the market barometer
Australia's long-trusted auction clearance rates may no longer tell the full story of the property market. As selling strategies diversify…
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Ready25
“It takes a village”: Simone Biles on success, sacrifice and support
When Simone Biles took the stage at Ready25, the world’s greatest gymnast didn’t just talk about medals. She spoke about…
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Ready25
Ready25 pledges $500k to fight homelessness
REA Group CEO Owen Wilson announced a $500,000 donation to homelessness causes at Ready25, telling a 1,500-strong real estate audience…
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Ready25
AI in Action: Seth Watts dares agents to test, tinker, and take the lead
From multilingual maintenance requests to 100 simultaneous prospecting calls, Seth Watts urged agents to pilot AI tools and reclaim time…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The 90% Drop-Off: Why Most Agents Fail at the “Warm” List (And How to Win)
TL;DR: The Warm List Revolution: Adam Joske has cracked the code on what he calls “the biggest hole in our…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Breaking Barriers and Building Foundations: Antonia Mercorella’s Blueprint for Industry Leadership
TL;DR: Theatre degree, law practice, then CEO of Queensland’s Real Estate Institute – Antonia Mercorella’s path makes perfect sense once…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to Use AI to Become More Human (Not Less) with Tara Christianson
TL;DR: In an industry racing toward digital efficiency, real estate professionals face a paradox: the more we automate, the more…
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Elite Agent
Time is Money: Kirstin Dunn’s Approach to AI Implementation That Saves 17+ Hours Weekly
TL;DR: Kirstin Dunn founded Semple Property Group from her dining room table in 2013, scaling it to more than $54…
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Elite Agent
The Third Wave: Ben White on Turning Compliance into Profit and Culture into Growth
TL;DR: Ailo co-founder Ben White reveals why property management’s future isn’t about collecting rent – it’s about becoming the essential…
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Elite Agent
Could ChatGPT Hijack Your Next Deal?
What happens when your clients (or their parents) second-guess every recommendation you make with ChatGPT? This telling comment from a…
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Wedgwood showroom transformed into luxury Mayfair penthouse
A luxurious duplex penthouse with royal connections has hit the market in one of London's most prestigious neighborhoods for £10.5…
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Celebrity Homes
Not so spooky: Tim Burton lists English Georgian manor for $9.35m
The gothic filmmaker’s Georgian estate on the River Thames is more fairytale than fright night.
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Celebrity Homes
Former NASCAR champion lists luxury lakefront estate for $12 million
Former NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray has placed his custom-built mansion in Mooresville, North Carolina, on the market for US$12 million…
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CONTRIBUTORS
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OPINION
The great property pause: How agents can turn “not yet” into “let’s go”
For many Australians in their 20s and 30s, buying a first home feels out of reach. Buyer’s agent Tash Kessel…
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LEADERSHIP
The leadership trap that’s killing your culture (and how to fix it)
Harcourts WA CEO Shane Kempton shares why ego kills culture - and how mission-driven leadership can transform your team's performance,…
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OPINION
If Amazon sold property – lessons from a global behemoth
Avi Khan travelled to Amazon HQ and discovered what AI has in store for the real estate industry.
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EVENTS
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Calm, confident and in control: why property managers are showing up to MECCA after hours
Ailo has launched a new series of invitation-only events for property management leaders, held after hours in MECCA stores across…
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Real Estate Agent Events
Register Now: Real Estate Marketing Masterclass with Tom Panos
Australia's leading real estate coach Tom Panos offers a free virtual masterclass revealing how top agents leverage marketing, technology and…
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Real Estate Agent Events
Party with The Presets at Ready25
The Presets bring their iconic hits to Ready25, joining leading minds on stage for a property industry event like no…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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How to triple your lead generation using your CRM contacts + automations
Top agents are tripling their leads by leveraging CRM smart contact lists,…
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The spring before Spring: why now is the time to coil, not coast
As the midyear chill sets in and many agents slip into cruise…
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Beyond portal placement: the VPA strategy reshaping vendor attraction
Australian real estate agencies are revolutionising vendor-paid advertising by shifting from portal-dominated…
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They don’t need a new friend — they need a better agent
Real estate isn’t group therapy. Sellers don’t invite you in to make…
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Barbara Corcoran rewrote the rulebook – and these agents are following her lead
Barbara Corcoran turned a $1000 loan into a $100 million real estate…
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Ailo’s Ben White and Elite Agent’s Samantha McLean launch free course to guide Property Management into a new era of growth
Industry veterans Ben White and Samantha McLean launch a free five-day course…
LEADERSHIP
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The truth about running a real estate business today … it’s not what you think
Forget the flashy sales numbers, leading a real estate business today is…
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From sales to strategy: Why becoming a non-selling principal was the right move
Breaking industry norms, Ben Kingsberry learned that stepping away from active selling…
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Real estate leadership is changing – and agents are calling the shots
The era of command-and-control leadership in real estate is fading fast. Today’s…
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Why big-city agents should start thinking small(er)
When it comes to shaking up your real estate playbook, the instinct…
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Coaching that clicks: Why one-size-fits-all training fails real estate agents
How do you really get through to someone? Laing+Simmons’ Angela Avgerinos says…
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Unleashing your true motivation
Sustainable real estate success begins not with commission targets but with discovering…
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Harcourts Solutions celebrates community with ‘Engage & Win 10K’ campaign success
Harcourts Solutions has announced the successful completion of its 'Engage & Win…
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A new era for Rural, Residential & Livestock real estate in the west
Ray White Richardson and Sinclair has announced the opening of its fourth…
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Evergrande delisted from Hong Kong Exchange after years of turmoil
Once the crown jewel of China’s property boom, Evergrande has officially been…
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HIA Chief Economist says ending LMI will lower home prices over time
HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon says the Federal Government’s decision to scrap…
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Capitals reclaim growth lead from regions after nine-month run
Australia’s property race just took a turn. After nine months of regional…
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The $1,000/hour mindset to grow your GCI
Darren Krakowiak believes your income isn’t determined by how many hours you…
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Sydney ranks third for luxury rental growth
Sydney has emerged as one of the world's hottest luxury rental markets,…
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Pet-friendly workplaces unlikely to solve office vacancy crisis
Despite Australia having more pets than people, bringing furry friends to work…
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Home sale cancellations hit record high in the US as buyers retreat
Home purchase agreements in the US are falling through at the highest…
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Puglia emerges as Italy’s new property hotspot
Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot, is rapidly gaining popularity among international property buyers, challenging Tuscany's long-held dominance in the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK housing market sees strongest July sales since 2020
The UK housing market experienced its busiest July for property sales since the post-lockdown boom of 2020, as sellers adjusted…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ: OCR cuts not over yet
New Zealand’s central bank has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25 percentage points, and further reductions may be…
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