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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria’s property tax reliance highest in Australia
Victoria is forecast to rely more heavily on property taxes than any other state in Australia, with new analysis confirming land tax and stamp duty are playing an increasingly central role in funding the state's budget.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Leo Edwards: Digital pioneer transforming coastal real estate
Former financial services professional Leo Edwards has transformed coastal real estate near Melbourne through digital innovation, building a thriving business with social media marketing and transparent sales platforms. His "comfortable lifestyle business" maintains the region's highest list-to-sale price ratio while rejecting traditional franchise models.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why real estate’s biggest winners think like apprentices, not entrepreneurs
Harcourts performance coach, Sam Owens, believes the agents building million-dollar businesses aren't chasing quick wins – they're mastering the fundamentals that most skip over.
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Celebrity Homes
Reese Witherspoon’s former Malibu retreat listed for US$9.275 Million
The 1.86-acre coastal compound, now owned by YouTuber Cody Ko, features a mid-century main residence, entertainment barn, and recording studio just minutes from Zuma Beach.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing costs driving inflation despite RBA rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase highlights a growing disconnect between monetary policy and housing-driven inflation, with experts warning that higher rates may actually worsen the housing affordability crisis.
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Celebrity Homes
HGTV designer Leanne Ford lists Venice compound for $4.45M
The four-bedroom retreat marks the Fords' first property purchase after losing their Rustic Canyon home in the Palisades Fire.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
CGT discount to cost $247 billion over next decade, analysis shows
New Parliamentary Budget Office figures reveal the tax measure will cost more in the next ten years than in its entire 25-year history.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government to sell off defence properties for $1.8 billion
Victoria Barracks sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among 67 defence properties identified for disposal as the military shifts focus to northern bases.
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Celebrity Homes
Filmmakers’ cinematic mountain retreat hits the market
A stunning 1973 residence in Idyllwild is now on the market, having been reimagined into a dramatic, design-forward retreat by filmmakers Emrhys Cooper and Donal Brophy, who describe their creation as "James Bond villain meets exiled Italian count."
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Celebrity Homes
Dr Seuss La Jolla estate returns to market for $9.95 million
The oceanfront property where 42 beloved children's books were written faces a sealed-bid auction through UC San Diego after a failed 2022 sale attempt.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Major bank warns the housing boom is ending for half of Australia
ANZ is predicting a market slowdown as the RBA admits rate cuts fuelled excess demand faster than expected.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why relationships still matter most when buying a rent roll
Starting again in real estate is challenging at the best of times, but Mike Drennan was able to hit the ground running by purchasing a rent roll in Adelaide.
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Celebrity Homes
Hulk Hogan’s beachfront mansion hits market for nearly $11 million
The oceanfront Florida mansion of late wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has been listed for sale at $10.98 million (AUD $16.67 million), offering a rare opportunity to own a premium Gulf-front property.
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Celebrity Homes
Luxury French Riviera estate offers “White Lotus” lifestyle for US$69.25 million
What The White Lotus effect means for luxury property, explored through Domaine de la Belle Étoile, a USD$69.25m villa estate on the Riviera.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth
Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets, with the median home value reaching just over $880,000.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty
Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into 2026, despite ongoing speculation about future interest rate movements.
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Celebrity Homes
Maria Bello lists architectural gem in Hollywood Hills
Actress Maria Bello has placed her modern Hollywood Hills home on the market for US$3.3 million (AUD$4.7 million), showcasing a thoughtfully designed residence that balances contemporary architecture with hillside living.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Mayfair mansion with Kennedy connections hits market for £25 million
A historic Mayfair mansion with connections to Jackie Kennedy's family has been listed for sale for the first time in over 30 years, with an asking price of £25 million (AUD $47.3 million).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ben August: Strategy over sales in Cairns
In an industry where many still rely on charm, slogans or pressure tactics, Ben August has built a career on something far rarer, a ruthless commitment to strategy, structure and standards.Â
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Back to Basics
How to write a real estate CV that actually gets you hired
What agencies look for in entry-level applicants and how to make your CV stand out without prior experience.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market confidence strong but varies by state
Housing market confidence remains strong across Australia heading into 2026, despite growing economic challenges and affordability concerns that are creating distinct regional differences.
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Celebrity Homes
Uma Thurman’s former Manhattan duplex hits the market for $9 million
A luxury Manhattan duplex once owned by actress Uma Thurman has returned to the market with an asking price of $8.95 million (AUD$13.6 million).
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Celebrity Homes
Nicole Kidman sells luxury Sydney apartment for $8.5 million
Australian actor Nicole Kidman has sold one of her six apartments in Sydney's prestigious Latitude building for $8.5 million, following her recent divorce from country music star Keith Urban.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property
Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered as foreign-owned.
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Celebrity Homes
“Mr Australia Day” Chris Garnaut seals record-breaking $895m shopping centre deal
Fawkner Property, led by founder Chris Garnaut, has finalised a historic $895 million acquisition of Erina Fair shopping centre in regional NSW, marking the largest private syndication deal in Australian property history across any asset class.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sam Guo: How the industry’s best agents outperform and stay ahead
After more than 20 years in real estate, Sam Guo has seen every version of the Gold Coast property market, including the quiet years, the boom cycles, and the post-COVID surge that reshaped the region almost overnight.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental prices hit record highs across Australia
National rental prices have reached unprecedented levels with the median weekly rent hitting a record $650 in December 2025, putting even more pressure on Australian households.
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Celebrity Homes
Gene Hackman’s Santa Fe estate hits market for $6.25 million
The Santa Fe compound where Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa lived for decades has been listed for sale at $6.25 million (AUD $9.46 million), nearly a year after their deaths.
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Celebrity Homes
Sonny Bono’s historic Palm Springs estate hits market for $7.49 millionÂ
The former Palm Springs estate of singer, congressman and city mayor Sonny Bono has been listed for sale at $7.49 million (AUD$11.35 million), offering buyers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history.
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Celebrity Homes
Copper baron’s historic Gilded Age mansion hits market after extensive restoration
James McLean, a copper baron from the Gilded Age, built the impressive Belle Terre mansion in 1906 as a summer home and fox hunting retreat in New York's Catskill Mountains.Â
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Celebrity Homes
Pop star Ricky Martin sells Manhattan condo for $6.15 million
Ricky Martin has parted ways with his longtime New York City residence, selling his Upper East Side condominium for $6.15 million (AUD$9.3 million) after owning it for more than a decade.
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Celebrity Homes
Model Kaia Gerber lists renovated Soho loft for US$5.79 million
Kaia Gerber has placed her meticulously renovated Soho loft on the market for $5.79 million (AUD $8.72 million) following her recent relocation to Los Angeles.
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COMMERCIAL
Commercial property confidence shows a big regional divide
Investor confidence in Australia's commercial property market is creating a clear division between high-performing and struggling states, with South Australia emerging as the nation's leader while Victoria faces significant challenges across multiple sectors.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First-home buyers maintain record market share in New Zealand
First-home buyers across New Zealand are capitalising on lower mortgage rates and below-peak property prices, maintaining a record share of market activity in the final months of 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian housing market profitability reaches 20-year high
Australian residential property sellers experienced their highest profitability rate in over two decades during the September 2025 quarter, with 95.5 per cent of transactions resulting in nominal profits.
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