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Database marketing drives off-market studio sale in Bondi Junction
A studio apartment at 508/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction has sold for $442,000 off-market through Century 21 Armstrong-Smith’s targeted database and social media campaign. Nicholas Armstrong-Smith, who leads the Bondi Junction agency, secured the sale without traditional marketing investment by leveraging existing investor connections and strategic digital outreach. The fifth-floor security studio in a building adjacent to the agency’s office…
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Double win for BizCover in 2025 rising star awards
BizCover Sales Manager, Kate Bryant, (pictured) and Product Analyst, Pamela Minuto, have been presented with the Insurance Business Rising Star Award for 2025.
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Adrian William turns pink signboards into $31,729 for cancer support
Adrian William installs 61 pink signboards across October, donating $500 per campaign to Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
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Uri Ross: From local roots to real estate success in Nimbin
Uri Ross has leveraged his deep local connections and straightforward approach to build a thriving real estate business in the Northern Rivers region.
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Inflation rises to 3.8% as housing costs and electricity drive monthly CPI higher
Australia’s first full Monthly CPI release shows inflation rising to 3.8 per cent in the year to October, up from 3.6 per cent in September. Housing remains the biggest contributor, driven by a 5.9 per cent annual increase and sharp rises in rents, new dwellings and electricity costs. ABS head of prices statistics Michelle Marquardt says the shift to monthly…
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LookingToSell: The Industry Tool Delivering High Intent Seller Leads for Agents
New platform LookingToSell bridges the gap between financially cautious homeowners and real estate agents, offering consumers detailed selling cost calculations while providing agents with high-intent seller leads before they reach the market. The performance-based model charges no upfront fees, only collecting a referral fee upon settlement.
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CBD office markets edge toward a 2026 rebound as supply tightens
Australia’s CBD office markets are showing firmer signs of stabilising, with rising occupier demand and a development pipeline stalled by high construction costs. Premium buildings in major cities are already recording stronger performance, while vacancy rates tighten in key markets such as Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. With more than 1.7 million square metres of planned projects on hold, existing high-grade…
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NZ property resale gains fall to weakest level since 2013 as short hold periods drag outcomes
New Zealand’s property market recorded its weakest resale gain rate since 2013, with only 87.8 percent of resales achieving a profit in the September quarter. Gains remain sizeable, but shorter ownership continues to carry higher risk, particularly in Auckland, Wellington and the apartment sector. Regions such as Queenstown Lakes remain far more resilient, and while analysts expect steadier conditions in…
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iD4me partners with REIP to deliver real-time property intelligence to agents
Data intelligence platform iD4me has announced a new partnership with Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP), a move that is set to lift industry standards and streamline the way agents access property information.
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Cricket legend Michael Clarke lists luxury mansion for over $20m
Australian cricket legend Michael Clarke has put his Vaucluse mansion on the market with price expectations exceeding $20 million, as he upgrades to a larger property in the same exclusive Sydney suburb.
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Income-generating homes set to drive property values higher
Homes equipped with energy-generating technology could soon deliver financial returns to owners, potentially driving property values higher as buyers recognise their economic benefits.
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Property Council welcomes boost to social and affordable housing
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the third round of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), which will deliver more than 21,000 new social and affordable homes across the country.
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More than half of US homes losing value despite long-term equity gains
More than half of American homes have lost value over the past year, reaching the highest level of declining home values since 2012.
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Harcourts Premium Group celebrates grand opening in Adelaide’s most prestigious suburbs
Harcourts Premium Group has officially opened its doors, marking a significant new chapter for luxury real estate in South Australia.
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Housing affordability hits record lows across Australia
Australia's housing affordability has reached unprecedented lows, with three of four key national indicators hitting record highs in 2025, signaling both buying and renting have become unsustainable for many Australians.
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Database strategy drives seven offers on Lake Macquarie family home
Lisa Borstel of Raine & Horne Belmont guided 10 Melanie Close through a 21-day private treaty campaign that attracted over 100 inquiries, demonstrating the power of comprehensive database marketing in the Lake Macquarie region. Campaign strategy The single-level brick-and-tile house with a double garage on a 645-square-metre block, with a mezzanine level, was initially guided at $1 million to $1.1…
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US home turnover drops to 30-year low
The United States is experiencing its lowest home turnover rate since the 1990s, with only 28 of every 1,000 homes changing hands so far this year, according to Redfin. Chief economist Daryl Fairweather warns, “It’s not healthy for the economy that people are staying put,” as fewer households feel able or motivated to relocate in a labour market marked by…
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NSW strata laws receive final overhaul to benefit 1.2 million residents
The NSW Minns Labor Government has introduced its fourth and final strata reform bill to Parliament, completing an ambitious modernisation program that will benefit more than 1.2 million people living in strata properties across the state.
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A record 13 million Australians turn to realestate.com.au
Realestate.com.au reached more than 13 million Australians in October, with new Ipsos data showing the platform achieved its highest-ever audience, visits and logged-in membership. Users spent an average of 38 minutes on the site, and app activity climbed to 69.3 million visits for the month. General Manager of Audience and Marketing Sarah Myers said the results highlight the strong role…
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Elite Agent Launches ‘Ailsa’: The AI Journalist Transforming Sales Results Into Authority Assets
Elite Agent has announced the launch of Ailsa, a conversational AI journalist designed to solve a dual challenge for the real estate industry: the scarcity of time for content creation and the growing need for verified digital authority. For many agents, the details of a difficult sale or a record-breaking campaign are often lost as focus shifts immediately to the…
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‘It just stinks of imbalance’: Andy Reid says proposed Victorian reserve-price laws miss the mark
Victoria’s proposal to mandate early disclosure of reserve prices has drawn sharp criticism from auctioneer Andy Reid, who says the move was presented as if already decided and risks creating an uneven playing field. He argues the plan targets owners, overlooks buyer behaviour and adds fresh confusion to an already strained market.
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Thanksgiving hosting influences home buying decisions
More than half of Americans consider Thanksgiving hosting capabilities when searching for a new home, with younger generations leading this trend.
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Temporary migrants face severe housing challenges
Temporary visa holders are experiencing significant housing stress with little government support, despite making up more than 10 percent of Australia's population.
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Home prices to hit new highs in 2026 as first-home buyer demand intensifies: Domain
New forecasts suggest house prices will keep rising across the capitals in 2026, with first-home buyers, investors and renters all facing another year of tough competition.
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WA named nation’s strongest home building market after decade-long climb
Western Australia has taken out the top spot on the HIA Housing Scorecard for the first time since 2014, with strong population growth and a lift in detached, multi-unit and renovation activity driving the state’s rise. Industry leaders say the result reflects four years of rebuilding capacity, though continued investment, skilled migration and infrastructure delivery remain essential to maintain momentum.
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European property market gains momentum as interest rates fall
Europe's housing market is experiencing renewed momentum in 2025, with falling interest rates and persistent supply shortages driving prices higher across the continent.
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Killarney Vale agent turns challenging sale into dual-title win
Louise Hackmann marketed 11A Hume Boulevard, a three-bedroom house with one bathroom and single garage on a 352-square-metre block, using expressions of interest to gauge buyer appetite before committing to a price strategy. The property had previously been listed by the owner, and an in-place tenant required careful coordination throughout the campaign. “We just had to think outside the square…
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First National Foundation selects Rizeup Australia as its principal charity partner
First National Real Estate has confirmed that the First National Foundation has made RizeUp Australia its official national sponsorship, uniting the country’s largest cooperative network of independent real estate agencies with a charity dedicated to rebuilding the lives of individuals and families fleeing domestic and family violence.
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Domain surges ahead as Australians embrace a fresh alternative in property search
Domain platforms achieve record 55.1 million visits in October 2025, outpacing competitors with 46% year-on-year growth as CoStar Group ownership drives momentum. The company will remove all third-party advertising starting December, setting a new industry standard for cleaner property listings.
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Student housing pipeline expands as federal policy links visas to new beds
Australia’s student housing pipeline has reached 40,000 beds as new federal rules tie international enrolments to accommodation supply, though Victoria’s tax settings remain a major barrier.
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How six partnerships with the Harcourts Foundation are bringing hope to Christmas
This December, something special is happening inside Harcourts offices.
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Andrew Cramer appointed as REA Group CFO
Andrew Cramer will take over as Chief Financial Officer at REA Group as current CFO Janelle Hopkins retires to pursue a non-executive career.
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Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management
Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray White Beacon Property Management, based on the Hibiscus Coast.
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Database strategy delivers $2.82m Chifley duplex sale in 11 days
A four-bedroom duplex at 45 Mawson Parade, Chifley has sold for $2.82 million prior to auction after just 11 days on market, with Sydney’s Nick Papas leveraging his buyer database to secure the result. The sale demonstrates how detailed buyer intelligence and geographic repositioning can compress sales timelines in price-sensitive markets. By identifying purchasers who valued lifestyle amenities over postcode…
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Database strategy delivers swift off-market result in competitive Bondi Junction
The 103sqm apartment’s appeal extended across multiple buyer groups, from downsizers seeking low-maintenance luxury to growing families wanting space and security. Nicholas Armstrong-Smith listed the property exclusively on the Century 21 Armstrong-Smith website and the global Century 21 network, supplemented by a social media campaign across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok featuring property videos produced in-house. “We have a very…
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