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The Budget change that could reshape how your agency is structured
The negative gearing headlines are one story. But buried in the same budget papers is a package of small business reforms – including a 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts that plenty of agency owners need to know about right now.
Market jitters after Federal Budget, but Matt Lahood says “there’s always opportunity in every situation”
Auction activity has softened following Federal Budget uncertainty, with 2,182 auctions held and clearance rates easing to 52.4%, the weakest weekly result since late 2022. Matt Lahood says rising interest rates and tighter lending conditions are reshaping buyer behaviour, but insists “there’s always opportunity in every situation.”
Reserve price disclosure could backfire on Victorian vendors
A new survey shows that 94 per cent of property owners would change their selling strategy if forced to reveal their reserve price a week before the auction.
Urban Real Estate promotes Thuong Hoang to lead property management
The appointment follows 15 years with the business as the agency’s rent roll grows past $1.45 billion in assets under management.
More leads won’t fix this: why rent roll growth breaks down well before the appraisal
More leads won’t fix broken execution. Discover why BDM growth breaks across multiple stages and how The BDM Summit 2026 is designed to strengthen conversion, confidence, sales capability, and database strategy.
Baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. lists Florida mansion for US$27 million
The 13-time All-Star’s custom-built Windermere estate reflects how luxury lakefront values have transformed in Central Florida since 2008.
Ray White NSW/ACT taps franchise operations specialist for new performance role
Callum Hogan’s appointment signals the network’s focus on coaching and accountability across its state network.
First National Cleveland nears 1,000 properties after Wynnum Manly acquisition
The Brisbane bayside agency’s fourth rent roll acquisition in eleven years brings a thirty-year mentorship full circle.
Matt Lancashire launches luxury-only agency for $4m-plus homes
The Brisbane agent behind $1.5 billion in sales is betting that the city’s top-tier market needs dedicated, specialist representation.
Insurance conversations: Why silence can create greater risk
Why property managers must talk insurance carefully, and document it properly, to reduce risk for both landlords and agencies.
Economists divided on housing impact as Budget tax overhaul reshapes investor market
Economists are divided on the Federal Government’s housing tax overhaul, with forecasts ranging from modest price slowdowns to falls of up to 5 per cent, as debate continues over impacts on supply and affordability.
Stop Selling to Everyone: How AI Buyer Personas Can Transform Your Next Listing Presentation
Most agents walk into a listing presentation with the same marketing schedule as every other agent in the room. Same REA packages. Same Domain options.
Adam Roberts returns to Ray White after 20-year career journey
The commercial property specialist reunites with the mentor who gave him his first industry start.
Champion auctioneer Tina Chamberlain returns to Hawke’s Bay roots
New Zealand’s first female national auctioneering title winner rejoins Ray White Hawke’s Bay as auction manager with plans to shift regional attitudes toward auctions.
Sun, Sand and Sold: Steven du Preez launches boutique Real Estate Agency on the Sunshine Coast
Steven du Preez brings a numbers-driven approach to beachside real estate after years in chartered accounting.
The tough compliance conversation every PM needs to have
With sweeping rental reforms reshaping the market, property managers like Sophie Kennedy Rush are navigating a new reality – one where education, transparency, and a strong stomach are the job.
Highland’s 2026 Blue Crew Conference showcases talent and strengthens connections across the group
The Gold Coast-headquartered agency gathered team members from three offices for its Blue Crew event, featuring a lineup of industry speakers and internal talent.
Trump Tower Gold Coast scrapped as developer calls brand ‘toxic’
Valentine’s Day handshake at Mar-a-Lago turns to mud-slinging in under three months, with both parties blaming the other for the $1.5bn collapse.
Talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael relists historic Hudson Valley estate
The 15,000-square-foot Elizabethan manor returns to market at US$5 million (A$7.9 million) after price cuts totalling US$1.5 million since 2023.
All Properties Group rebrands to Avenue Property after 19 years
Queensland independent agency unveils new identity designed to unify its Logan and Gold Coast operations under one scalable brand.
Build the tools. Then make the call
The agents who win after the Budget won’t be the loudest online; they’ll be the ones using AI to simplify complexity, guide clients through uncertainty, and have better conversations.
Henry Wong: Building bridges beyond real estate
Henry Wong has built a leading real estate business by understanding that success comes from adding value beyond the transaction.
What is land tax, and how does it affect property investors?
Property taxes have been thrust back into the spotlight on the back of changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, but there’s another tax that often gets overlooked and can be costly – land tax.
After the Budget: Real estate’s next move shifts from tax to supply and changing buyer behaviour
Real estate leaders warn the next phase for housing will be defined by investor confidence, rental pressure and whether Australia can build enough homes before the 2027 tax changes take effect.