Real Estate News
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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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Valentine’s Day postcode: Why Australia’s singles aren’t living in the same neighbourhood
New Census analysis reveals stark gender imbalances across Australian suburbs at every age, as men and women follow sharply different property paths from their 20s to their 50s.
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REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025
REA Group has unveiled the 2025 REA Excellence Awards winners, with OC Real Estate claiming two major titles and Hayley Van de Ven named Most Influential Woman in Property, as a new data-driven Top Agent badge rolls out nationwide.
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Kelmscott house sale exceeds expectations by $80,000 in seven days
A three-bedroom house in Kelmscott has sold for $730,000 – $80,000 above vendor expectations – after Carol Tuckett from Sherlock Homes Group deployed strategic pre-market preparation. The property at 10 Olmar Place attracted eight offers through a private treaty campaign that ran for just seven days before contract exchange on 12 November 2025. Carol’s approach centred on maximising presentation quality…
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Macarthur agent converts 12-year relationship into swift six-day sale
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has sold a four-bedroom house at 8 Darling Crescent, Harrington Park for $1.15 million in six days, culminating a 12-year relationship that began when she sold the property off-plan. The result demonstrates how consistent market updates and relationship nurturing can create vendor confidence when timing matters. With the property tenanted and a six-month lease…
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Growth continues for DiJones in the Southern Highlands with Hayley Sneddon joining the brand
DiJones has strengthened its Southern Highlands team with the addition of experienced real estate professional Hayley Sneddon, as the group continues to expand its presence across NSW’s most sought-after lifestyle markets.
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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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‘Death tax by stealth’: Why inherited homes may hit the market faster
Proposed ATO changes could accelerate estate sales, tighten timelines and pull agents into more tax-driven conversations with grieving families.
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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 Services
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 specialist
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 Conference
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.
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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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