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realestate.com.au launches its first real estate app for ChatGPT
Realestate.com.au brings property search to ChatGPT, allowing Aussies to find homes through natural conversation rather than traditional filters.
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Ray White kicks off 2026 with biggest ever launch event in Melbourne
CEO Domenic Belfiore challenges agents to pursue market leadership while staying true to core values as network celebrates three consecutive record-breaking months.
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Harcourts Foundation paves the way for Sunshine Butterflies with $5,000 grant
Sunshine Butterflies, the beloved disability support charity nestled in the Noosa countryside, has received a $5,000 boost from the Harcourts Foundation.
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Thinking of switching careers into real estate? Read this first
With career-changers flooding into real estate, a former compliance professional outlines why the industry still rewards discipline, mentoring and long-term thinking over fast wins.
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FOUNDIT appoints Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent ServicesÂ
FOUNDIT, the fast-growing property platform redefining buyer advocacy through technology and research-led insights, has appointed Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent Services. Thomas Georgiou. Photo: Supplied With more than 22 years’ experience as a buyer’s agent across Dubai , London and Melbourne, Thomas brings exceptional industry knowledge and leadership to FOUNDIT. Throughout his career, he…
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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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Aussie partners with Stockdale & Leggo
Aussie Home Loans (Aussie) and leading real estate agency Stockdale & Leggo today announced a strategic home loan and property partnership designed to help brokers and agents grow their businesses and deliver better customer outcomes across the property journey.
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Strategic timing drives $1.015 million Ambarvale sale in 24 hours
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has sold a three-bedroom home in Ambarvale for $1.015 million after just one day on market, following a precisely timed campaign that generated eight competitive offers. The sale followed a tightly organised launch, with the campaign structured to take advantage of early January buyer activity and minimise time on market. Rapid execution Anna received…
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Vision over condition: how a Yeppoon renovator attracted 19 registered bidders
A five-bedroom Yeppoon house requiring extensive renovation sold for $220,000 over reserve after attracting 19 registered bidders at auction, with Rory crediting a strategic marketing campaign focused on the property’s vision over its condition. Rory Wex and his team in Yeppoon generated competition for 34 Adelaide Park Road by reframing significant property damage as opportunity. His four-week campaign attracted more…
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When perks fall short: property management looks to healthcare to tackle burnout
As staff burnout continues to challenge property management, one agency is trialling accessible healthcare to reduce pressure and improve retention.
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Established Alderley agent Janine McDonald rebrands and starts new chapter with Harcourts Solutions
After 28 years as a trusted name in Alderley real estate, seasoned real estate professional Janine McDonald is making a significant move.
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Ray White Queensland appoints property management growth specialistÂ
Ray White Queensland has appointed property management expert Jamie-Lee Billerwell as Network Specialist - Property Management Growth.
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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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Highland Kicks off the 2026 season with their annual Kickstart Sales ConferenceÂ
The Highland Annual Kickstart Conference launched with energy and enthusiasm this year, as the team gathered in the Grand Ballroom at the InterContinental Double Bay for a full day of inspiration and motivation.Â
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Rural expertise drives $1.45m result after multi-year Adelaide Park campaign
Selena Berry has sold a three-bedroom house on 50+ acres at 457 Limestone Creek Road, Adelaide Park for $1,455,000 via private treaty. The property had been listed with multiple agents through several campaigns since 2023 before Selena connected with the eventual buyer during an open home. Her understanding of the property’s rural capabilities and the buyer’s specific requirements proved decisive…
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Tanby acreage block attracts six offers in two weeks
A 3.2-hectare block in Tanby attracted multiple offers within two weeks, selling for $465,000 via Selena Berry of RMW Property Agents after targeted marketing to southern lifestyle buyers. Selena sold the vacant acreage block at 4 Brahman Court, Tanby for $465,000, generating multiple offers through a targeted private treaty campaign. The property attracted strong interest within approximately two weeks of…
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Coastal family home with Airbnb appeal sells for $790,000 in Yeppoon
A four-bedroom family home at 6 Adelaide Park Road, Yeppoon has sold for $790,000 through a private treaty campaign led by Selena Berry. The property’s upstairs-downstairs living layout, swimming pool, and four-car accommodation attracted investors seeking short-term rental opportunities in the coastal Queensland suburb. Campaign strategy drives competition Selena’s approach combined scheduled weekend open homes with flexible private inspections during…
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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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Ray White Rockhampton announces leadership evolution
Ray White Rockhampton is entering an important new chapter, with an evolved leadership structure designed to support the business’s continued growth across Central Queensland while preserving its long-standing market leadership.
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Northern beaches agent delivers auction success for Italian vendors watching via FaceTime
Grant Matterson has achieved a $2,305,000 auction result in Elanora Heights for three Italian brothers who watched via FaceTime as their property sold $35,000 above reserve after a strategically timed 28-day campaign. Grant Matterson knew from the outset that selling a dated 1960s property for overseas vendors would require patience, transparency and precise timing. The Elanora Heights house at 8…
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Truganina house sells $190,000 above median after previous agents fail to secure a buyer
A four-bedroom single-storey house at 9 Howell Crescent, Truganina has sold off-market for $860,000… $190,000 above the suburb’s four-bedroom median… through Jerry Jacob and Jalpa Patel of YPA Tarneit-Truganina. The result came from a database-first approach after the property had been marketed unsuccessfully with multiple agents. In a suburb where 953 houses sold in the past 12 months at a…
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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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Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Sales
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has further bolstered its leadership bench with the appointment of Sean Gibson as Head of Sales, signalling the agency's commitment to expanding its market presence across Perth's prestigious western suburbs.
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Australian house prices rise 560 per cent over 25 years
New research reveals property values grew from $210,000 to $1.18 million nationally, with 16 townships achieving 700 per cent-plus growth despite multiple market downturns.
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When affordability solves one problem and creates another
As affordability drives buyers into regional Western Australia, housing pressure is rising for locals. Shane Kempton examines the unintended consequences.
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How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest
The chant, the pace, the raised voice and the falling hammer are the visible parts of the job, but seasoned auctioneer, success coach and founder of The SOLD Network, Andy Reid insists they are also the least important. What determines outcomes happens long before the auction begins, and often well after it ends. “The auction call is only about ten…
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Harcourts Solutions launches new Alderley Office and expands rental portfolio
Harcourts Solutions is proud to announce its expansion with a new Alderley office, marking an important milestone in the business’s ongoing growth strategy.
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Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market Â
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing power and property markets.
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FOUNDIT welcomes Anthony Butler as Senior Buyer’s Agent, strengthening its expert network
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Anthony Butler as a Partner Buyer’s Agent, further expanding its national network of experienced market experts.
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The Agency appoints Nicole MacGee as PM Head of OperationsÂ
Highly experienced real estate executive Nicole MacGee has returned to The Agency as the Property Management division’s Head of Operations as the brand ramps up its commitment and strategic approach to this growing area of the national business. Â
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Belle Property North Shore announces Patrick Lang as partner and principal
Belle Property is excited to announce the rebranding of its Lane Cove, Hunter’s Hill, Lindfield, Willoughby and Ryde offices as Belle Property North Shore, alongside the appointment of Patrick Lang as Partner and Principal joining esteemed Principals Simon Harrison, James Bennett and Ramsy Batshon.
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Helen Politis achieves record price for ground floor apartment in Wynnum with a strategic auction pivot.
Helen Politis has achieved $1.53 million for a ground-floor apartment in Wynnum, Queensland, exceeding the vendor’s reserve after strategically pivoting a 60-day campaign to auction. Helen Politis knew from the outset that selling a ground-floor apartment in a water-focused suburb would require a different approach. Without the bay views that typically command premium prices in Wynnum, the property at 101/117…
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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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What drives people to sell?Â
Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically as financial conditions, confidence, and lending standards shift. While rising prices encourage sales, factors like interest rates and credit access often matter more, determining whether people can actually move rather than just what homes are worth.
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Months of buyer nurturing delivers $1.3m Yeppoon result
A Yeppoon agent has sold a three-bedroom family home with six car spaces for $1.3 million off-market, matching the property to buyers he’d cultivated for months before it was listed. Terry Delalande from RMW Property Agents has secured a $1.3 million off-market sale at 33 Meilland Street, Yeppoon, by presenting the property to buyers he’d been working with for months…
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