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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five years faces growing pressure from rising land costs, according to new data from the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report. While demand for housing is strengthening amid lower borrowing costs, the report warns that escalating land prices and limited supply of shovel-ready sites could slow construction and undermine housing affordability.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Farmland values pause after 12-year growth streak
After more than a decade of near-constant growth, the Australian farmland market is finally showing signs of slowing, as higher costs, shifting commodity returns and cautious sentiment lead to a cooling in sales activity. While analysts say the fundamentals remain strong, the pause marks a notable adjustment for one of the country’s most resilient real estate sectors.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Beyond the standard campaign: how to market a quirky property that defies its postcode
Some homes don’t fit the usual formula - and neither should their marketing. Buxton Real Estate’s Mathew Cox explains how he used AI tools, multicultural platforms, and a wider postcode reach to find the right buyer for a one-of-a-kind property.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and all but ending hopes of an interest rate cut this year. The latest Consumer Price Index figures reveal renewed pressure from housing-related costs, prompting industry leaders to warn that affordability, confidence and supply are all at risk if policy settings don’t strike…
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Celebrity Homes
‘Home Improvement’ star Patricia Richardson lists Brentwood, LA family home for sale
Patricia Richardson’s long-time Brentwood residence blends privacy, comfort and classic East Coast design across nearly 6,700 square feet. Hidden behind tall hedges and double gates, the property offers generous living spaces and garden views throughout, making it both a family retreat and an entertainer’s home.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Sprint to the finish: what agents should focus on between now and Christmas
With around seven selling Saturdays left before Christmas, The Agency’s CEO Matt Lahood says the best agents aren’t slowing down, they’re sharpening their focus. From setting clear expectations with vendors to planning a proper break, he believes the next few weeks are about finishing strong, staying visible, and setting up a smoother start to the new year.
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NSW Real Estate News
Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Johnson lists $19m Rose Bay harbourfront apartment
Luxury meets celebrity in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where Dancing with the Stars professional Kym Johnson and her husband, Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec, have listed their harbourfront Rose Bay apartment with a $19 million price guide. It's part of a property portfolio that spans Sydney, Los Angeles and New York.
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Real Estate News
Douglas Elliman launches global expansion with new offices in France and Monaco
Douglas Elliman has taken its first formal step into the global market, establishing offices across France and Monaco as part of its newly launched international division. The move signals the luxury brokerage’s growing focus on cross-border property demand, particularly from American buyers seeking footholds in Europe’s most exclusive destinations.
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VIC Real Estate News
Victoria announces biggest planning overhaul in decades to fast-track housing
Victoria’s property and development sector is bracing for major change, with the Allan Labor Government unveiling sweeping planning reforms designed to fast-track housing projects, ease bottlenecks, and reduce approval times that have long frustrated builders, agents, and councils.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kochie warns RBA could “go nuclear” on interest rates if inflation climbs
With buyers watching every rate move and vendors weighing their next steps, agents will be paying close attention to the Reserve Bank’s Melbourne Cup Day decision. But according to Compare the Market’s David Koch, the odds of a rate cut are far from certain - and there’s still a real chance the RBA could “go nuclear” if inflation flares.
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National
From blue-chip bargains to coastal climbers: McGrath’s suburb picks for 2026
The 2026 McGrath Property Report names 20 suburbs across four states tipped for growth, from Sydney’s Inner West to Tasmania’s emerging commuter belts.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Forget the pep talks, this is what real mentoring looks like
Mentoring isn’t a buzzword in Elsie Corby’s office, it’s a daily discipline. Targets are tracked, standards are clear, and excuses don’t last long. “They’ve got to have measurable goals, and they have to be held accountable,” she says. “That’s how they learn what success really looks like.”
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Celebrity Homes
From Sinatra to the Reagans: A Beverly Hills party pad lists for AUD$30.8 million
A mid-century gem with deep Hollywood roots has hit the Beverly Hills market, asking just under US$20 million (AUD $30.8 million). Once home to MGM producer Armand Deutsch, whose parties drew the likes of Sinatra and the Reagans, the storied estate blends timeless design with a glittering past.
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INTERNATIONAL
Google signs one of 2025’s largest commercial property leases in India
Global tech giant Google has made headlines in India’s commercial property sector, finalising one of the largest office leases of 2025.
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LEADERSHIP
Paul McGee on mastering change and building unbreakable teams
In a market that never stands still, the agents who thrive aren’t necessarily the toughest or the smartest, they’re the ones who adapt. Best-selling author and mindset expert Paul McGee shares how clarity, care, and a focus on what you can control can help real estate professionals stay resilient, lead through uncertainty, and keep moving forward when change is the…
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NSW Real Estate News
NSW strengthens rental protections for domestic violence victim-survivors
New tenancy laws passed by the NSW Parliament will give domestic violence victim-survivors stronger rights to leave unsafe rental homes and safeguard their privacy, marking one of the most significant updates to the state’s residential tenancy framework in recent years.
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INTERNATIONAL
The most famous house in America gets a Trump-style makeover
The East Wing of the White House, one of America’s most recognisable architectural symbols, is being demolished to make way for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom commissioned by President Donald Trump.
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INTERNATIONAL
Dubai property market breaks records AED 170.7 billion in Q3 Sales
Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing reaching new heights; its property market just hit another all-time record. The city has clocked its biggest quarter ever for real estate sales, fuelled by global investors, luxury developments and a steady flow of off-plan projects keeping cranes busy from Downtown to Dubai Marina.
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National
Capital city house prices rising at fastest pace in four years
Australia’s housing market is heating up again, with capital city house prices rising at their fastest pace in nearly four years as buyers compete amid tight supply and renewed confidence.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“It starts with awareness”: Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann on real estate’s role in tackling homelessness
The real estate industry sits at the front line of Australia’s housing crisis. Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann says it’s time to move past stigma, build awareness, and take collective action on homelessness.
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INTERNATIONAL
Trump Organization expands in India amid partners’ legal troubles
The Trump Organization is deepening its push into India with a string of luxury real estate projects, even as several of its local partners face allegations of money laundering, bribery and illegal land deals
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Flood risk wiping billions from Australian property values, new report finds
Flood risk is emerging as a hidden factor in Australia’s property market, with new national data revealing that homes exposed to flooding are collectively worth billions less than comparable properties outside flood zones.
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Celebrity Homes
Surf icon’s former Mona Vale home hits the market with $7.5m+ price guide
A slice of Australian surf history has hit the market, with the Mona Vale beachfront home once owned by surfboard maker and Ugg boot pioneer Shane Stedman listed for $7.5 million-plus.
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INTERNATIONAL
School zones add up to 89% to property prices across New Zealand
Families hoping to buy into New Zealand’s top public school zones are paying steep premiums, with new data showing in-zone homes can cost up to 89 per cent more than those just outside the boundary.
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BEST PRACTICE
Why great real estate leaders know when to step back
The best agency leaders understand that growth depends on trust. Here’s how to hand over responsibility without losing control and why embracing what you don’t know may be the smartest business move you make.
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INTERNATIONAL
Qatar to grant title deeds and residency visas within days to foreign property buyers
Qatar is accelerating its efforts to attract international investment by allowing foreign property buyers to receive ownership title deeds and residency visas within days of purchase.
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INTERNATIONAL
EU to crack down on Airbnb-style rentals as housing costs spark ‘social crisis’
The European Commission is preparing to introduce its first continent-wide affordable housing plan, targeting the rising influence of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. The proposed measures aim to curb soaring rents and housing shortages across Europe, which have fuelled social tension and political unrest.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lower rates and tight rental markets fuel investor return
Investor confidence in Australia’s property market has rebounded, with REA Group’s latest PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report showing investor lending at its strongest level in almost a decade amid easing mortgage rates and a shortage of rental supply.
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LEADERSHIP
Six questions every real estate leader should ask to keep their team thriving
Behind every high-performing agency is a motivated team, but how often do leaders really check in with their people? Here’s how six simple questions can reveal what’s working, what’s not, and how to keep your agents engaged and thriving.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How to grow without breaking: David Highland on building scale, stability and culture
With five mergers, two marine acquisitions and seven new rent rolls in just four years, David Highland has proved that rapid growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of culture or control.
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Celebrity Homes
Gold-plated glamour: Sydney’s Versace apartment turns heads worldwide
From 24k gold door handles to a Versace-branded intercom, this Sydney apartment is pure designer drama.
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INTERNATIONAL
‘Extend and pretend’: lenders tread water as commercial property values sink
Banks and landlords in the UK and Europe are locked in a waiting game, stretching loan terms and hoping the market turns before losses hit the balance sheet.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National vacancy rate holds at 1.2%
SQM Research’s latest figures confirm the rental squeeze isn’t letting up, with national vacancies steady at 1.2% and supply falling in most capitals.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate faces a balancing act as economy rebounds: CommBank outlook to 2026
Cautious optimism returns as stable growth, steady prices and improving confidence set the tone for Australia’s 2025 property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Melbourne hits new peak as Darwin gathers pace
Melbourne prices edge past their previous peak as Darwin records one of the strongest annual gains nationwide.
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