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Celebrity Homes
Billy Joel lists his Long Island mega-estate (again) for $45 Million, and it comes with a piano-shaped pool
Billy Joel is once again trying to sell his sprawling Long Island estate, putting the Centre Island property known as Middle Sea back on the market for USD $29.9 million (around AUD $45.2 million).
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Millennials buck trend with rising interest in homebuying despite mortgage rate pressures
While the broader US population remains hesitant about real estate transactions amid high mortgage rates, Millennials are showing renewed interest in homeownership, according to a new survey from Realtor.com.
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Selling the dream: How travel perks are helping close prestige deals
“More than a home, it’s a passport”: ThirdHome gains ground in Australia and New Zealand luxury markets
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Vennu wins 2025 Top of the Props pitch battle
Seven PropTech startups from across Australia and New Zealand went head-to-head in a live pitch battle on the Gold Coast, with one standout business taking home the top prize and industry recognition from a panel of expert judges.
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RBNZ cuts rates again
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3.25 per cent, marking its sixth consecutive reduction in the current cycle.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Top agents list more than 60% of properties. Here’s what they have in common
In an industry built on optimism and driven by results, real estate has long traded on the appeal of the fast start and meteoric rise. But new research from Jordan Tormey, Strategy Analyst at the Ray White Group, paints a more grounded and arguably more sustainable picture of what long-term success in real estate actually looks like.
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Energy-Efficient homes prove a hot commodity in 2025, fetching up to 14.5% more
As households contend with escalating living costs and energy bills, new research from Domain reveals that energy-efficient homes are not only delivering day-to-day savings, but also fetching significant price premiums at sale.
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Celebrity Homes
Christina Ricci lists home amid family crisis following LA wildfires
Actress Christina Ricci is parting ways with her architectural Silver Lake, Los Angeles home, listing the property for $4.175 million (approx. AUD $6.26 million).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why Suzanne Brown has flipped the script to treat tenants like VIP clients
Suzanne Brown, Director of Rentwest Solutions and President of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), doesn’t believe tenants should be treated as an afterthought. In fact, she sees them as future buyers, landlords, and long-term clients, and treats them accordingly.
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Stevie Wonder’s Calabasas home on the market for US$15 Million
The modern Mediterranean-style Calabasas estate once shared by music legend Stevie Wonder and his former wife, clothing designer Kai Milla-Morris, has been listed for sale at $15 million (approx. A$22.8 million).
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Game, set, sell: tennis star Nick Kyrgios lists Sydney penthouse
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment—perched atop the award-winning Capella building in Kensington, is being offered with a price guide of $1.8 million.
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David Duchovny lists Malibu home (Caboose guest house included) for $12.5M
Actor David Duchovny has listed his Malibu estate, a distinctive compound complete with a vintage train caboose guest house, for USD $12.5 million (AUD $18.9 million).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The boutique brand that just hit $1Billion in sales
Stefanie Dobro has built one of Western Australia’s most successful boutique agencies, hitting $1 billion in sales in just five years- without the usual fanfare. As founder of White House Property Partners, she has taken a values-first approach to leadership, challenging industry norms around ego, expansion, and what success looks like.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Aussie eye interstate moves as cost-of-living pressures bite
A growing number of Australians are considering packing up and moving interstate, as cost-of-living pressures force workers to reassess where and how they live.
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RBA rate cut drops — what it means for the market
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 3.8% in a move widely anticipated by economists.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The real reason you win (or lose) a listing
When it comes to winning listings, BresicWhitney CEO Thomas McGlynn doesn’t believe in winging it. The listing presentation doesn’t start when you walk through the front door — it starts well before that. In this no-fluff breakdown, Thomas shares why preparation, asking the right questions, and following up with intent are what truly set standout agents apart.
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Home listings spike in the US as cautious buyers keep market in check
The US housing market is showing signs of renewed seller confidence this spring, but buyers remain wary, according to the latest Zillow market report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Finder survey: 88% of economists tip rate cut as housing sector watches closely
A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks increasingly likely next week, with 88% of economists and experts predicting a decrease, according to the latest Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey.
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Buyers want quiet streets, formal rooms, and a bedroom for every child: LJ Hooker survey
Personal space, traditional layouts, and community appeal are shaping homebuying decisions in 2025, according to new research from LJ Hooker.
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Nine in ten Kiwi property owners still making a profit, despite market challenges
Despite a softening property market, the vast majority of New Zealand property sellers are still walking away with solid gains, according to the latest Pain and Gain report from Cotality.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“I’m paving my own path”: Harry M. Miller’s grandson on legacy, lessons, and loving the real estate game
Dougal Miller-Sneddon may carry one of Australia’s most recognisable surnames, but he’s not trading on legacy. At just 26, the he is forging his own path in high-end real estate, driven by hard work, sharp instincts, and the values passed down from his grandfather, the late Harry M. Miller.
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Baz Luhrmann slashes price on Manhattan townhouse by $9.1M
If Baz Luhrmann’s life were a movie, this five-story Gramercy Park townhouse would be the set. But after three years and multiple price drops, the Moulin Rouge! and Great Gatsby director is hoping a AUD 9 million discount will finally cue the right buyer. Now asking AUD 21 million, the moody Manhattan mansion is back on the market—and it's as…
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CPA Australia warns agents: Don’t take tax advice from TikTok ‘finfluencers’
Just in time for tax season, CPA Australia is calling out TikTok “finfluencers” for peddling dodgy deduction advice.
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Quincy Jones’s palace could be yours – for $91M
The former Bel-Air estate of legendary record producer and composer Quincy Jones has officially hit the market, with an asking price of US$59.995 million (approximately AUD $91.3 million).
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Rentvestors target Sydney’s Southwest
Liverpool has been ranked the top postcode in New South Wales for sales activity by first-home buyers, according to InfoTrack’s latest quarterly Property Market Update.
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Domain set for $3 Billion takeover by US real estate giant CoStar
Australian property listings platform Domain is set to be acquired by U.S. real estate heavyweight CoStar Group in a landmark deal valuing the company at approximately $3 billion AUD.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Real estate’s quiet reset: bringing humanity back into the conversation
Tech might be faster, but it’s not always better. Barry Plant's Spiro Drossos says the industry’s obsession with automation is costing agents something vital: real connection. From shifting vendor expectations to team morale and post-sale loyalty, he explains how bringing back the basics — genuine conversations, face-to-face care, and clear, simple language — is more important that ever.
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Brookfield’s US$16B bet: buying big while property crashes
Brookfield Asset Management has raised $5.9 billion (approx. A$9.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 for its latest global real estate fund, bringing total commitments to $16 billion (approx. A$24.6 billion). This represents the firm’s largest real estate vehicle to date and comes amid rising investor interest in distressed commercial assets.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The psychology of pricing: why facts, not flattery, win in real estate
In real estate, price isn’t just a number, it’s a decision layered with psychology, data, and trust. Whether the market’s rising, flat, or cooling, agents face one enduring challenge: helping vendors see where their property truly sits. Ryan McCann, Director at First National Cleveland, has spent nearly 30 years refining how to guide these conversations. For him, it’s not about…
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Apartment approvals slump as focus shifts to delivery phase
Australia’s housing approvals have taken a hit, with apartment approvals seeing a significant drop in March, as the federal government now turns its attention to the delivery of its ambitious housing targets.
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Celebrity Homes
Inside the US$38.5M mansion for sale in Florida’s ultra-exclusive Bear’s Club
A newly constructed luxury mansion has hit the market for $38.5 million (approx. AUD $59.5 million) in the Bear’s Club, one of Florida’s most exclusive gated golf communities.
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Americans must now earn over US$114,000 to afford the median-priced home, Up 70% Since 2019
Buying a home in the United States has become significantly less attainable, with new data revealing that the annual income needed to afford a median-priced property has climbed to $114,000—up from $67,000 in 2019. As mortgage rates remain elevated and prices hold firm, many would-be buyers are being priced out. However, signs of a market shift are emerging, with increased…
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Where Ziggy Stardust began: David Bowie’s childhood home in London for Sale
A modest Victorian terrace in Bromley with a brief but meaningful link to David Bowie has been listed for sale.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“Your days on market are a year because your marketing’s sh*t”: Kathy Sweeney on building better agents
Kathy Sweeney turned outdated beliefs about regional marketing on their head, proving that strong personal branding and professional property marketing aren’t just for the city — they’re essential everywhere. Her results speak for themselves: better campaigns, faster sales, and agents who now lead the market.
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Kiwi property market defies global trends
Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, New Zealand’s property market has remained steady in April, with national prices holding firm and stock levels rising, according to the latest figures from realestate.co.nz.
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