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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 luxury real estate market.
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Ready25
“Do what you say you’ll do”: Nedd Brockmann’s no-excuses formula for success
In real estate, promises are easy to make but harder to keep. For ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann, who captured the nation’s attention by running 3,953 kilometres across Australia, success comes down to one principle: do exactly what you say you’ll do.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant agents rally behind ‘Home For A Cure’
Barry Plant Craigieburn's Romi Sleiman is returning for his second year to lead the sales campaign for the 2025 Home For A Cure, with all proceeds going to My Room Children's Cancer Charity.
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Ready25
Johann Hari’s warning: “our attention was stolen”
Bestselling author Johann Hari believes modern life is stealing our ability to think. Speaking at Ready25, the writer of Stolen Focus warned that technology, sleeplessness, diet and stress are combining to erode concentration to the point where the average office worker can focus on a task for less than a minute.
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Ready25
Fiona Blayney: How to turn Property Managers into lead generation machines
Your property management team is sitting on a goldmine of leads. A typical 1,000-property portfolio creates 5,000 face-to-face interactions with future buyers and sellers every year from rental turnover alone. Agencies that stop treating PMs like admins and start seeing them as community builders are unlocking a massive, untapped pipeline. Here’s how they’re making the shift.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
James Auty appointed to national role at Nutrien Ag Solutions
James Auty has been appointed as Head of Corporate and Institutional Transactions, Real Estate at Nutrien Ag Solutions, strengthening the company's focus on large-scale agricultural property transactions.
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Movers and Shakers
Steve Sfindilis appointed Director of new RT Edgar Essendon office
Steve Sfindilis has been appointed Director of RT Edgar's new Essendon office, expanding the premium agency's footprint in Melbourne's northern corridor.
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Movers and Shakers
Fyonn Wolf joins Laing+Simmons East Group
Property management veteran Fyonn Wolf has been appointed as Director, Head of Property Management at Laing+Simmons East Group.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White celebrates its 2025 REINZ award winners
Ray White had four winners and 12 finalists at the REINZ awards last night, which celebrated the fantastic achievements of those from across the industry.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Adrian Wood returns to The Agency Victoria in dual sales and recruitment role
The opportunity to play a leading role in attracting real estate professionals to The Agency Victoria while continuing as a selling agent has seen Adrian Wood return to the national real estate brand.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group unites five offices
Ray White proudly announces the formation of the powerhouse Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group, a strategic unification of five offices designed to significantly enhance their real estate presence across the entire Shoalhaven municipality.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
REMAX returns to Cairns
With unparalleled energy, veteran experience, and an unwavering enthusiasm for the future of the industry, Far North Queensland real estate professional and successful business operator Tony Williamson is bringing REMAX back to Cairns.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Respected sales leader joins Ray White Lower North Shore Group
Respected sales leader Casey Mikhael has joined the team at Ray White Lower North Shore Group, with a mandate to grow the performance and expansion of the sales team.
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Ready25
Olympic gold medalists use mental rehearsal to turn every failure into future fuel
That feeling after losing a big listing? Olympic gold medalists turn that exact moment into fuel. Their secret is a specific mental rehearsal technique that goes beyond just practicing a script—it's about rehearsing how you'll "feel" and respond when the pressure hits. It’s a masterclass in the kind of resilience that separates top performers from the rest.
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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 for higher-value work.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Greater Springfield launches 10km for $10k
Harcourts Greater Springfield is proud to announce the launch of "10km for $10k," a heartfelt fundraising initiative aimed at raising $10,000 for the Icon Cancer Foundation (ICF).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property expands in the Sunshine Coast with a new Noosa commercial office
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, has expanded its service offering on the Sunshine Coast with the launch of Belle Property Commercial Noosa.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Collective calls in the big guns
Brisbane agency, Ray White Collective, has announced the appointment of highly experienced auctioneer Peter Burgin as Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate industry faces major regulatory shift with 2026 AML reforms
The Australian real estate industry is preparing for significant regulatory changes as the Federal Government confirms the extension of anti-money laundering legislation to property professionals from July 2026.
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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 the industry’s collective voice “can make a difference” on social issues.
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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 pressure, sacrifice, and the village behind every success — lessons real estate agents know all too well.
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Ray White
Ray White expands its presence in Tasmania
Ray White expands in Tasmania with new Hobart residential office, uniting with their commercial division to create one of the state's largest full-service real estate agencies in just five months under local leadership and international brand backing.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Forest Hill makes a return
Ray White Group is thrilled to announce the re-launch of Ray White Forest Hill, marking the triumphant return of industry icons Marc Lum, Darryl Wickham and Ryan Zhu to the Ray White family, as Dexter Prack expands his dominant operations from Ray White Judd White.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Bold new online look delivers for REMAX Australia professionals
2025 marks a significant evolution for the global REMAX brand, with Australia leading the charge implementing refreshed branding and innovative ideas, placing the agent at the heart of the brand.
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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 properties in NSW's top 10 most-viewed listings. "The premium placement made it feel like it was showcased, not just another home for sale," notes one satisfied vendor.
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Movers and Shakers
Rick Jacobson returns to Burgess Rawson
Rick Jacobson has rejoined Burgess Rawson as a Senior Negotiator, bringing his extensive commercial property expertise back to where his career began.
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Movers and Shakers
John Heng joins Aurora Property with high-performing team
Top-performing southern Brisbane agent John Heng and his team have joined growing independent agency Aurora Property, bringing $100M+ in annual sales volume.
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Movers and Shakers
Jason Cleary leads Elders Real Estate expansion into Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Industry veteran Jason Cleary has been appointed to lead Elders Real Estate's newest office in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, bringing over 25 years of property expertise to the role.
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Movers and Shakers
Knight Frank expands Melbourne retail leasing team
Knight Frank has bolstered its retail leasing capabilities in Melbourne with the appointment of Michael Di Carlo as Director, Retail Leasing, and Marie Formica as Retail Leasing & Projects Coordinator.
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Movers and Shakers
Jake Polce appointed Associate Director at DUET Property Group
Long-standing team member Jake Polce has been appointed Associate Director and Co-Owner of DUET Property Group after five years with the Perth-based agency.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Martin and Mark Mintoff join Harcourts
Harcourts Australia is excited to welcome award-winning real estate agents Martin and Mark Mintoff to the Harcourts team.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia losing nearly 23 affordable homes a day
Australia’s affordable housing supply is shrinking at an alarming rate, with new data showing nearly 23 sub-$750,000 homes disappearing from capital city markets every day. Fresh analysis from Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee reveals that while affordable unit numbers are rising slightly, they’re nowhere near enough to offset the steep and sustained losses in houses.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Agents Fast Tracked For AI Success With Exclusive Six Week Bootcamp
In an Australian real estate industry first, Harcourts is partnering with leading industry expert Samantha McLean to rollout an exclusive six-week intensive AI for Agents training program as part of its Academy offering.
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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 Australia. The small-format gatherings focus on candid discussions about industry change, technology adoption, and leadership in what Ailo describes as the “third wave” of property management.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Eastern Suburbs agent Jack Taylor joins BresicWhitney
BresicWhitney has welcomed established sales agent Jack Taylor, in a sign of considered momentum for Sydney's leading property group.
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