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The 90-Day Comeback: How a BDM turns “no” into new managements
Hudson McHugh associate director and head of business development Rocco Colosi told PM/ONE delegates that lost property management leads aren’t dead – they’re simply waiting for a call in three months. That’s the counterintuitive play Colosi shared on stage at PM/ONE 2025 in Sydney. Working across the ultra-competitive Inner West, he said he has built a repeatable process for turning…
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The Property Manager Who Fires Bad Clients and Helps Tenants Buy Homes
At the PM/ONE Conference, Real+ CEO Fiona Blayney sat down with Hayley Stevenson of Housemart Queenstown for a conversation about innovation, regulation, and what it means to build a property management business that’s truly ahead of the curve. Fiona Blayney: Hayley, you’re joining us from New Zealand – three hours ahead of us here in Sydney. Let’s start with what’s…
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How Jas Stephens Rewired PM Roles to Build Trust and Beat Burnout
Property managers who rotate roles within their teams may be better at handling client complaints than those stuck in silos. That’s the belief of Sally Monro, Rental Operations Manager at Jas Stephens, who shared her agency’s evolving pod-based structure during her PM/ONE keynote. The agency manages a portfolio of about 2,600 properties (including 130 commercial sites) in Melbourne’s inner west,…
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From Zero to 12,000: The Agency’s Blueprint for Scaling Property Management
When The Agency launched its property management arm in 2016, the ambition was national scale. Today, it manages more than 12,000 properties across four states — and is eyeing 20,000. At the PM One Conference, Real+ founder Fiona Blayney sat down with The Agency’s National Director of Property Management, Maria Carlino, to unpack the growth, the culture behind it, and…
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Conversation beats confrontation: Chris Hanley’s call to property managers
Property managers spending entire days writing emails are missing 70 per cent of their message – and losing deals because of it. That was the warning from respected real estate leader Chris Hanley at PM/ONE 2025, where he urged property managers to stop hiding behind screens and return to what he says is their most powerful tool: conversation. “I was…
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Lisa Hyland: Why Talking Beats Tech in Property Management
Fifteen phone calls a day could transform your property management business, and Ray White Canberra has the numbers to prove it. That’s the deceptively simple formula Lisa Hyland shared at PM/ONE 2025. The CEO of Property Management oversees 3,500 properties and credits daily client contact as the engine behind winning Ray White’s International Property Management Business of the Year. “Fifteen…
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The Future of Property Management: Scale, Specialise, Succeed
Australia’s property management sector is poised to add five million new households over the next 40 years, creating unprecedented growth opportunities for agencies that prepare now. That was the message from REAL+ CEO Fiona Blayney at PM/ONE Sydney, where she addressed 500 property management professionals. Rather than fearing AI and automation, Fiona urged the industry to see the future as…
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From quick fix to high quality – the shift in real estate marketing media
As the real estate market evolves, so too does the way properties are marketed. Agents are shifting away from print and quick-turnaround packages in favour of high-impact digital content, reflecting a broader industry move toward quality, strategy, and stronger buyer engagement.
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Ray White New Zealand celebrates its 2025 award winners
More than 1,300 people gathered for Ray White New Zealand’s annual awards at Spark Arena last night to celebrate and recognise the top offices and individual achievers from throughout the leading network.
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Besser + Co secures six REIV award nominations
Melbourne-based real estate agency Besser + Co has been recognised with six finalist nominations in this year's Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Awards for Excellence.
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Expanded Home Guarantee Scheme to open doors for more first home buyers
Australia’s first home buyers will soon have access to a much wider range of suburbs, with the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme set for major expansion from 1 October, lifting price caps and scrapping eligibility limits to open the door for more buyers.
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Ray White Double Bay office opens flagship office
Ray White Double Bay's stunning new flagship headquarters doesn't just occupy Sydney real estate, it dominates it.
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Daniel Robinson: Unleashing potential beyond the brand
Daniel Robinson has achieved his most successful years in real estate since making the move to Area Specialist two years ago, proving that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to real growth.
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Property Finder secures US$525m investment from global heavyweights
Dubai’s Property Finder has scored a US $525 million (AUD $798 million) investment from global private equity giants Permira and Blackstone, giving the real estate listings platform fresh firepower to expand across the Middle East and North Africa.
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What’s driving so many Aussies to relocate?
More than a quarter of Australians are planning to move within the next 12 months, with cost of living pressures and the search for better housing options driving the trend.
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3 in 10 Australians remain financially anxious as households adjust to rate cuts
New data shows that while household sentiment is improving, three in ten Australians still feel financially anxious; a factor likely to influence property decisions in the months ahead.
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“Affordable” homes vanish as housing burden deepens for young Australians
First-home buyers are being squeezed harder than ever, with entry-level homes rising faster than premium properties, deposits now taking more than eight years to save, and mortgage repayments hitting a 20-year high, new Domain data shows.
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Harcourts embraces R U OK? Day with mental health support initiative
Leading real estate company Harcourts is marking R U OK? Day by reinforcing its commitment to mental health support within the industry through the promotion of its dedicated Harcourts RealCare App and encouraging meaningful conversations across its network.
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Branded residences boom as luxury buyers seek community, wellness and status
Once the preserve of luxury hotels, branded residences are expanding fast — with fashion, motor and wellness brands selling homes that promise not just comfort, but community.
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Back to the Future star puts Santa Barbara retreat on the market
Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd is parting ways with his Montecito retreat, listing the three-bedroom Santa Barbara estate for $9.8 million (US $6.385 million). Set on more than six acres with sweeping ocean views, the property blends contemporary design with a sense of calm and seclusion.
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Australia’s housing market hits $11.1 trillion milestone
Fresh ABS figures show Australia’s residential housing stock has soared to $11.1 trillion, with the average home now valued at more than $1 million.
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Property industry unites behind new foundation to tackle homelessness
Australia's property industry launches A Home for All Foundation to combat homelessness, with every dollar raised going directly to those in need. The initiative invites professionals to experience "A Night Without Home" this October, highlighting the 94% of homelessness that remains hidden from public view.
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Ray White Northern Beaches welcomes two strategic agent appointments
Cameron Macdonald has joined the Palm Beach office with a focus on Avalon, while Nick Albert is focused on Dee Why.
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Award winning Hunter agency expands again following new acqusition
One of the Hunter Valley’s largest real estate groups has expanded once more, completing the full acquisition of neighbouring agency Century 21 Aaron Walter.
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US housing affordability expected to return to normal by 2030
US housing affordability could return to normal levels by 2030 if home price growth stabilises and mortgage rates fall to 5.5%, offering hope to frustrated homebuyers.
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Harcourts expands to Midland with new office opening
Harcourts WA has proudly announced its expansion into the Midland and Districts market with the official opening of Harcourts District, led by principal partners Ryan and Jamie Jaura.
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CBD retail recovery sweeps Australia but Sydney is lagging
Most of Australia's CBD retail markets are showing strong signs of recovery with vacancy rates dropping significantly over the past year, though Sydney has emerged as a concerning exception according to new research.
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Regional Australia continues to attract city dwellers despite national slowdown
Regional Australia remains a magnet for city dwellers, with 26 per cent more people moving to regional areas than those heading in the opposite direction.
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Cybersecurity for real estate agents: Threats, tips & insurance
Real estate agencies have become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking sensitive client data, from financial details to personal identification. As attacks through phishing, vishing and ransomware surge, these businesses face unique vulnerabilities due to mobile workforces and multiple digital platforms connecting agents, clients and contractors.
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Weak dirham attracts British property investors to Dubai
The falling value of the UAE dirham is creating new opportunities for British property investors looking to purchase homes in Dubai.
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Average home loan projected to top $1.1m as lending recovery drags to 2036
Australia’s mortgage market faces a long road back to its Covid-era highs, with new analysis warning it may take until 2036 for lending volumes to recover - and by then the average loan could exceed $1.1 million.
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Sydney Metro suburbs carry a hefty premium, but price growth trails wider market
Homes near Sydney’s Metro stations command some of the city’s steepest prices, but new data shows value growth is lagging behind more affordable suburbs.
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Top executive Melina Cruickshank resigns from REA Group
REA Group Chief Product and Audience Officer, Melina Cruickshank, has resigned from the company.
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Brad Pitt buys $12 million Hollywood Hills mansion
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has purchased a US$12 million ($AUD18 million) Spanish-style mansion in the prestigious Outpost Estates enclave of Hollywood Hills, adding to his impressive real estate portfolio.
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New Zealand lifts foreign buyer ban on $5m luxury homes
New Zealand is rolling out the welcome mat for the ultra-wealthy, reopening its doors to foreign buyers at the luxury end of the property market.
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