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INDUSTRY NEWS
Agencies prioritise data ownership
Three-quarters of property professionals want to control their digital footprint, but advertising spend still flows to portals.
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Celebrity Homes
Darryn Lyons lists Australian properties as he shifts focus overseas
The former Geelong mayor and media personality is selling his tropical North Queensland beachfront retreat and his long-held Sydney apartment, signalling a shift overseas after decades in the public eye and more than $6 million worth of Australian real estate.
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National
OECD urges housing reform as new data shows home building starts to lift
The OECD has called for higher social housing targets, tax reform and planning changes to tackle Australia’s affordability crisis, as new ABS figures reveal a rise in dwelling commencements following years of falling approvals and high construction costs.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
John McGrath’s 10-year bet on a very different kind of real estate business
As compliance tightens and expectations rise, John McGrath believes the real estate industry is being forced to grow up. In Kon Stathopoulos’ McGrath West Group, he sees a partnership model built for that shift - and he has entered into a new ten-year agreement franchise designed to support it.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
When leadership shifts from selling to setting standards
When Tristan Brown talks about leadership, he does not start with targets or market share. He talks about presence - the energy in the room, and the difference between telling people what to do and creating an environment where expectations are clear without being imposed.
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Back to Basics
Back to Basics: Why preparation, not personality, wins listings
New agents may lack years in the market, but the listing presentation is where structure, evidence and clarity can level the playing field.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Lucky socks and the long game: the superstition behind Nick Roche’s $34.6 million week
From golden retriever socks to off-market street records, 25-year-old Ray White Ascot agent Nick Roche reveals how small rituals, relentless follow-up and years of relationship-building culminated in a $34.6 million sales run across Ascot and Hamilton in little more than a week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New price records signal housing market momentum into 2026
House and unit prices reached fresh highs across the capitals in the December quarter, with Melbourne returning to record territory, unit markets gaining momentum and affordability increasingly shaping where buyers compete.
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Celebrity Homes
Travis Boak’s Somerton Park home draws 100 groups at first open
Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak has listed his custom-built Somerton Park home after relocating to Melbourne, with the Adelaide retreat attracting more than 100 groups at its first open inspection.
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Celebrity Homes
Famous British TV post office used in long-running soap Emmerdale set for auction
A well-known Emmerdale filming location in Esholt will be offered at auction later this month with a £200,000 guide price.
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WA Real Estate News
Perth crosses $1 million median as long-term growth accelerates
Perth has become Australia’s sixth capital city to record a median house price above $1 million, with strong population growth, economic conditions and sustained buyer demand driving the latest price gains, according to Domain’s December quarter data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Price pullbacks hit prestige suburbs as market momentum eases
PropTrack data shows 139 suburbs recorded annual dollar losses, with high-end Sydney and regional Victorian markets among the hardest hit as affordability pressures weigh on growth.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
Fear of rejection never really goes away … and that’s a good thing
Fear of rejection never fully disappears in real estate, but coach Kevin Ray Ward says waiting for confidence is the real mistake. Progress comes from taking action first - even when it feels uncomfortable.
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Celebrity Homes
Larry Page snaps up two Miami estates in US$173m buying spree
Google co-founder Larry Page has purchased two luxury waterfront estates in Miami’s Coconut Grove for $173.4 million, as billionaire buyers increasingly turn to Florida amid tax uncertainty in California.
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Celebrity Homes
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air home set to hit the market for US$30m (A$45m)
Iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air exterior home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood is set to hit the market for just under US$30 million (A$45 million), marking its first sale listing in 48 years.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’ve hired the wrong team
Strong real estate leaders are not the smartest person in the room. Harcourts NSW CEO Andrew McCulloch explains why hiring people who challenge you is the difference between building a team and holding one back.
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National
Investor lending hits new national high as activity spikes across multiple states
Investor lending reaches record levels as NSW and Victoria drive renewed momentum.
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National
Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows
Australia’s rental market is entering a new phase as renters increasingly reach the limit of what they can afford, with growth slowing and becoming more uneven across the country, according to Domain’s December Quarter Rent Report.
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Back to Basics
Getting licensed: how to become a real estate agent
A state-by-state breakdown of registration, qualifications and experience requirements for anyone considering a career in real estate
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Celebrity Homes
Oscar Wilde–linked Mayfair townhouse hits the market for £14 million (A$27 million)
Historic UK property believed to have inspired The Importance of Being Earnest listed for sale after a decade
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing data shows property growth often defies economic expectations
Cotality’s 40-year review reveals some of Australia’s strongest price growth occurred during periods of high rates, global shocks and uncertainty
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why owner-occupiers are outbidding investors: Jackson Rameau’s guide to the ’emotional commercial market’
From 14-day settlements on $14 million assets to outbidding calculated investors, RWC's Jackson Rameau explains why emotion is the new driving force in industrial real estate.
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VIC Real Estate News
Victoria: housing and recovery support central to $19.5m bushfire assistance package
Emergency accommodation, recovery services and housing support form a key part of the $19.5 million bushfire assistance package in Victoria.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Super Saturday: The January auction play that turned a ‘quiet month’ into a yearly engine
What began as a blunt response to a January with no sales has become a disciplined, data-led auction strategy. Super Saturday was born after Kon Stathopoulos realised December had produced one sale and January had produced none. Backed by buyer behaviour data and executed as a team event rather than a marketing stunt, the single-day auction model has since grown…
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National
Home prices hit new high as construction activity lifts in bid to ease supply pressures
National home prices edged to a new record in December, while a spike in apartment approvals in November points to improving supply momentum as Australia works to ease housing shortages.
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INTERNATIONAL
Compass and Anywhere mega-merger closes after overwhelming shareholder approval
Two of the world’s largest real estate brokerages, Compass and Anywhere Real Estate have finalised their long-awaited merger after securing strong shareholder backing and regulatory clearance.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
The real skills that will drive sales success in 2026
Sales trainer Tony Morris explains why mindset, questioning and listening remain the defining skills for high-performing agents, and what real estate professionals need to focus on in 2026.
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National
Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026
Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured pace as affordability pressures and supply constraints shape conditions.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The hidden detail that made buyers stop and look again
A hidden detail in a BresicWhitney listing encouraged buyers to linger, offering a reminder that restraint and authenticity can be powerful marketing tools.
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National
Property forecasts for 2026 point to uneven growth and shifting buyer priorities
Australia’s property market is heading into 2026 with improving confidence but uneven conditions. New forecasts point to affordability-driven demand, persistent rental pressure and selective recoveries, with local supply playing a bigger role than interest rates.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Google’s home listing trial signals a shift for online real estate platforms
Google is trialling expanded home listing features in Search, signalling a potential shift in how buyers find properties and how real estate portals compete online.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“Empathy is the new black”
REMAX Select’s Leanne Druery proves you do not need a hard edge to lead a high performance real estate office, using empathy, structure and genuine care to win repeat business and strong results.
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NSW Real Estate News
Has the spring selling season lost its edge in Sydney?
Sydney’s long-held spring selling season appears to be losing its dominance, with new data from BresicWhitney showing buyer and seller activity in 2025 peaking well outside the traditional September–October window.
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National
Short-term rentals move beyond spare rooms as entire homes dominate
The rise of professional short-stay operators is reshaping Australia’s rental market, with entire homes now outnumbering shared stays.
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VIC Real Estate News
Inner Melbourne rental supply falls as landlords sell amid policy pressure
Thousands of rental homes have disappeared from Melbourne’s inner and middle-ring suburbs since 2017, with new data showing landlords selling amid rising taxes, tighter regulations and compliance costs.
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