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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK house price growth slows to five-month low
British house prices recorded their weakest annual growth since April, rising just 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to September amid economic uncertainty and potential tax changes.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
‘Big’ tourist attractions don’t always drive regional property prices
Australia's iconic oversized attractions have varying influence on local property markets, with coastal locations significantly outperforming inland areas regardless of their quirky landmarks, new research reveals.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Josephine Baker mansion hits market for €20.84 million
A magnificent 12-bedroom mansion once home to legendary performer Josephine Baker has been listed for sale at €20.84 million (AUD$36.77 million) near Paris.
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INTERNATIONAL
Manhattan office conversions rise as housing demand grows
Manhattan is experiencing a dramatic increase in office-to-apartment conversions, with twice as much space being transformed in 2024 compared to the previous year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lane Cove tops Australia’s most liveable neighbourhoods list
Sydney's north shore council area of Lane Cove has been named Australia's most liveable neighbourhood in a comprehensive national study involving more than 27,000 Australians.
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Celebrity Homes
Jane’s Addiction frontman’s former LA home hits market at US$2.7M
A distinctive modernist residence originally built for Perry Farrell, the frontman of Jane's Addiction and founder of Lollapalooza, has been listed for sale at $2,695,000 (AUD$4 million) in Venice, California.
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INTERNATIONAL
Maid’s rooms rank among the UAE’s most searched home features
Forget location and price, UAE home seekers are now searching for something else. According to Property Finder’s latest data, maid’s rooms have become one of the most sought-after features in 2024–2025, signalling how residents’ priorities are changing as family structures and lifestyles evolve.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney renters facing mortgage stress without owning homes
Sydney tenants are now experiencing mortgage-level financial stress without even owning a home.
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Celebrity Homes
Adelaide office with Hollywood connections hits the market
A commercial property with strong ties to the film industry has been listed for sale in Adelaide, offering investors a secure tenant with connections to major Hollywood productions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Five regions ripe for small property development
Investors are strategically targeting specific regions for small property developments that offer strong capital growth potential and healthy cash flow returns in the coming years.
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Celebrity Homes
Late Broadway producer’s Miami Beach condo lists for $19.39m (A$30.1m)
A Miami Beach condo owned by late Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Luigi Caiola has hit the market for $19.39 million (A$30.1m), with the sale to include its custom furnishings and most of the art.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Miami tops global real estate bubble risk index
Miami's once-booming housing market has earned the dubious distinction of being named the world's most vulnerable real estate bubble.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Medium density housing on the rise across Australia
Australia's capital cities are finally addressing their "missing middle" housing problem with a significant increase in medium-density developments across several states.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lifestyle markets are seeing changing buyer preferences
Australia's lifestyle property markets are evolving as buyers seek better quality of life outside major cities, with clear patterns emerging across different states.
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Celebrity Homes
David Lynch’s iconic Hollywood Hills compound hits market for $15 million
David Lynch's private compound in the Hollywood Hills has been listed for sale at $15 million (AUD $23 million), eight months after the acclaimed filmmaker's death at the age of 78.
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Celebrity Homes
Michael Caine’s former Thames-side estate hits market for £10 million
A historic Oxfordshire country house once owned by Oscar-winning actor Sir Michael Caine has been listed for sale at £10 million (AUD$19.5 million), offering luxury amenities and personal touches from the British film icon.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Apartment market booms as government expands home guarantee scheme
Australia's apartment market is experiencing a resurgence, with units now accounting for 42 per cent of all property transactions nationwide
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Celebrity Homes
Take That singer Jason Orange’s former London penthouse hits the market
A London penthouse with connections to both the Titanic disaster and 1990s pop group Take That has been listed for £2.85 million (AUD$5.7 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising rents make First Home Guarantee more attractive
The value proposition of the First Home Guarantee scheme is being transformed by escalating rental costs, with new analysis showing potential savings for first-time buyers despite higher interest payments.
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Celebrity Homes
Estée Lauder heir sells Manhattan co-op for $37.5 million
Cosmetics empire scion William Lauder has sold his prestigious Fifth Avenue co-op for $37.5 million (AUD 57.8 million) in an off-market transaction, netting a $14 million (AUD 21.6 million) profit from his 2017 purchase.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tasmania strengthens rental safety laws
New legislation in Tasmania will make it easier for renters to secure furniture to walls, addressing a significant safety concern in rental properties.
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Celebrity Homes
Aubrey Plaza lists Los Feliz home for $6.5 million
Comedian and actor Aubrey Plaza has listed her Los Feliz Oaks home for $6.5 million (A$10 million), eight months after the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who was found inside the property in January.
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Celebrity Homes
Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald’s former hotel suite transformed into luxury apartment
A French Riviera hotel suite once frequented by American jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald has been transformed into a luxury apartment priced at €7.75 million (AUD$14.7 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA unlikely to cut rates despite recent reductions
Interest rates are likely to remain on hold this month despite three cuts already this year, according to financial experts.
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INTERNATIONAL
Italy’s tax policies are attracting the world’s ultra-wealthy
Italy has become a magnet for the world's wealthiest individuals thanks to favourable tax policies that are driving a luxury real estate boom across the country.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why Adam Fiteni believes experiences – not transactions – build clients for life
For Harcourts Victoria CEO Adam Fiteni, good customer service is no longer the benchmark.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Premium office space shortage to drive Sydney CBD rental growth
Dwindling supply of newly developed premium office space in Sydney's CBD will drive future rental growth as demand continues to rise amongst occupiers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian’s don’t want to live in apartments
Australia's approach to housing its population is fundamentally flawed with little chance of improvement without significant strategic changes, according to new comprehensive research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Compass to become world’s largest real estate brokerage in $1.6 billion merger
Compass is set to become the largest residential real estate firm globally after announcing a $1.6 billion acquisition of major rival Anywhere.
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Celebrity Homes
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck celebrity mansion price slashed again
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Beverly Hills megamansion has returned to the market with another significant price reduction, now asking $52 million (AUD $78.5 million).
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Celebrity Homes
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s penthouse hits market for $40 million
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's former New York City penthouse has returned to the market with a hefty price increase, now listed for US$39.995 million (AUD$60 million) after the celebrity couple sold it for US$29 million in 2021.
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INTERNATIONAL
US housing market in transition as buyers gain ground
The housing market is showing signs of shifting toward buyers, though experts hesitate to call it a full buyer's market yet.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Baby Boomers lock out buyers in Australia’s “forever suburbs”
Aspiring homeowners are facing significant barriers in hundreds of Australian suburbs where current residents are holding onto their properties for decades, creating tightly held markets that rarely offer buying opportunities.
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Movers and Shakers
Rising auctioneer Simon Nehme joins Cooley Auctions
Simon Nehme has joined forces with industry leader Cooley Auctions as a full-time auctioneer after transitioning from his three-year career as a real estate agent.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Queensland mansion with ballroom hits the market
A significant piece of Brisbane's history has hit the market, offering buyers the chance to own a 1950s mansion complete with its own ballroom and art gallery.
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