Real Estate News
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Register Now: Real Estate Marketing Masterclass with Tom Panos
Australia's leading real estate coach Tom Panos offers a free virtual masterclass revealing how top agents leverage marketing, technology and personal branding to win clients. The July 2025 session promises practical strategies for digital-first prospecting and building trust in a competitive market.
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Zillow accuses Compass of ‘Hidden Listing Scheme’ in new court filing
Zillow rejects Compass’ call for an injunction, accusing the brokerage of limiting transparency through private listing tactics.
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Ray White Canberra announces new Joint Managing Directors
Ray White Canberra has announced the appointment of Jake Battenally and Alec Brown as its new Joint Managing Directors for the Residential business.
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Harcourts Connect celebrates milestone 100,000th customer with special surprise
Harcourts Connect, powered by Connectnow, has reached an incredible milestone of helping 100,000 Harcourts customers move into their homes, making the often-stressful process of settling in far simpler and smoother.
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The overlooked home details that can derail a purchase
Agents are being urged to remind buyers about simple but often forgotten pre-purchase checks that can prevent major issues later.
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New home sales lift to highest levels in three years
New detached home sales have reached their highest level in almost three years, with the Housing Industry Association attributing the increase to recent interest rate cuts, strong employment figures and competitive end-of-financial-year builder incentives.
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Karen Turner: A top agent’s journey to boutique brand success
In 2018, seasoned Terry Hills agent Karen Turner made a bold decision to join the @realty network. She was looking for more than just another agency, she wanted the freedom to run her business on her own terms, access to cutting-edge technology, and most importantly, a higher commission structure that rewarded her hard work.
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Lauren Wild: Building success through community connections
Lauren Wild has always understood the power of community, and it's this approach that has helped her build a thriving business in Mornington.
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Pro golfer Pat Perez lists luxury Arizona mansion for US$10.9 million
Professional golfer Pat Perez is selling his extensively renovated Scottsdale mansion, featuring a custom-designed sneaker room that once housed his collection of 1,000 Nike Air Jordans.
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NZ property sales strengthen while high listings keep prices in check
Property sales activity in New Zealand has continued to strengthen, with volumes holding above average levels for the third consecutive month.
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NSW launches $1 housing designs with 10-day approvals
The NSW Government has released $1 architect-designed housing templates with a ten-day approval process to boost supply and cut planning delays.
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Housing activity picks up pace
Australia’s home building sector is showing signs of life, with new dwelling commencements hitting their highest level in nearly two years. But while momentum is building, industry leaders say more needs to be done to meet long-term housing targets and ease ongoing supply pressures.
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Unlocking peak performance: Can a real estate coach really help you list and sell more?
@realty has appointed a full-time in-house performance coach to help agents stay consistent, focused, and results-driven in any market. The role comes with access to an intensive 8-week Bootcamp, offered at no cost to agents.
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‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star lists charming NYC apartment
After four years in their Gramercy Park “oasis,” actor Elan Zafir and his family are saying goodbye to their NYC sanctuary, listing a character-filled co-op with history, light, and charm for US$800K (A$1.2M).
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Belle Property strengthens foothold in Broome with new commercial office
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, is thrilled to announce it is increasing its real estate services in Broome, WA, with the opening of Belle Property Commercial Broome.
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UK government plans to ban ‘Upward-Only’ rent reviews in new commercial leases
The UK government has proposed a major shift in commercial leasing, moving to ban upward-only rent reviews in new leases across England and Wales.
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RBA proposes ban on card surcharges, lower merchant fees: what it could mean for real estate businesses
The Reserve Bank of Australia is proposing sweeping changes to the way card payments are handled in Australia - these changes could directly impact how real estate businesses process transactions, from rent and bond payments to deposits and service fees.
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Renters willing to pay more for energy-efficient homes
Australian renters are open to paying higher rent for energy-efficient features despite facing significant barriers to adoption, according to a new report.
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Reapit rebrand brings real estate agency technology together in one platform
One login. One end-to-end ecosystem. One platform to power smarter growth for all agencies
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Modular construction emerges as solution to Australia’s housing cost crisis
Modular construction methods could significantly reduce building costs and timeframes as Australia grapples with ongoing housing affordability challenges, despite a recent cooling in construction inflation.
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UK country house market sees uptick as prices fall
Sales of expensive country houses in the UK are showing signs of recovery as lower prices tempt buyers back to the rural property market after an extended slump.
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BresicWhitney welcomes experienced Eastern Suburbs agent Clay Brodie
BresicWhitney is proud to welcome established sales agent Clay Brodie, as it continues its strategic expansion across Sydney’s most coveted lifestyle markets.
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Saudis back billion-dollar skyscraper near Central Park as foreign investors flock back to NYC
Saudi Arabia’s powerful government-backed Public Investment Fund is making a major move into Manhattan real estate, teaming up with developer Related Companies on a proposed 1,200-foot skyscraper just steps from Central Park. With a US$200 million down payment already in and a projected project cost of over US$1 billion, the deal signals a strong return of foreign capital to New…
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The affordable suburbs delivering investors up to $170k gains in one year
Aitkenvale in Townsville emerged as the standout performer among affordable suburbs that delivered investors substantial capital gains over the past 12 months.
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Brisbane officially joins the million dollar club
Brisbane’s median house value has officially topped $1 million, driven by rapid population growth, interstate migration, and tight housing supply, but affordability challenges may now be slowing the pace.
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Harcourts The Property People celebrates another outstanding real estate agency win
Harcourts The Property People has once again proven why they remain a standout in the Macarthur region, taking home the Outstanding Real Estate Agency Award at the Local Business Awards for 2025.
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Construction costs rise modestly in New Zealand
New Zealand's residential construction costs have increased slightly, with the latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) showing a 0.6 per cent rise in the June 2025 quarter, up from 0.3 per cent in the previous quarter.
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Uninsured tenants: A risk that is worth a conversation
While landlord insurance is essential for property professionals, tenant insurance remains overlooked despite its critical benefits. Beyond protecting personal belongings, these policies offer legal liability coverage that shields tenants from potentially devastating financial claims and prevents disputes that could entangle landlords and agents in costly legal complications.
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Household spending shows signs of recovery despite consumer caution
Household spending is gradually improving but the recovery remains fragile as consumers continue to be deliberate with their purchasing decisions.
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NZ rental prices fall again
Rental prices across much of New Zealand are falling, with new figures from realestate.co.nz showing the national average weekly rent dropped to $636 in June 2025, a 2.7% decrease compared to the same time last year.
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US private listings strategy could lead to industry “Armageddon,” warns NextHome CEO
The US real estate industry faces three potential futures as the debate over private listings intensifies, with one path potentially leading to catastrophic consequences for the market, according to a leading industry executive.
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91 per cent of staff recommend The Agency as a great place to work in national engagement survey
National real estate brand The Agency has been recognised as a standout workplace, following the results of its first company-wide engagement survey conducted in partnership with global workplace platform, Culture Amp.
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Tanya Mungomery opens Belle Property Buderim
Local real estate expert Tanya Mungomery has launched Belle Property Buderim on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, bringing 15 years of industry experience to the premium brand.
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Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens
Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA leading the rebound.
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Gonnie Nahar opens Belle Property Parkinson
Accomplished agent Gonnie Nahar has launched Belle Property Parkinson, bringing premium real estate services to Brisbane's growing southern suburb.
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