Real Estate News
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Evolution of REA Group’s market intelligence offering set to deliver unparalleled data-led insights
The release of new residential benchmarking data expands REA’s market intelligence product suite to support agency growth and development.
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Targeted campaign delivers six offers and fast sale in Belmont North
A three-bedroom weatherboard home at 67 Old Belmont Road, Belmont North, has sold for $907,000 in 17 days through Lisa Borstel of Raine & Horne Belmont. The single-level property with one bathroom and double garage attracted six offers via private treaty, selling $74,000 above the suburb’s median of $833,000 for three-bedroom houses. Lisa said limited stock at that price point…
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Scarcity strategy drives 15-bid auction in blue-ribbon Earlwood street
A four-bedroom house in a tightly held Earlwood street has sold for $2.98 million after a competitive auction orchestrated by Christopher Chrysanthou and Steve Lembidakis from Raine & Horne Bardwell Park | Kingsgrove | Earlwood. The property at 69 Flers Avenue attracted five registered bidders and generated over 15 bids during a heated auction on 25 October, just 26 days…
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Domain sees record audience growth after ownership change
Domain has recorded a spike in audience share across its platforms just four weeks after transitioning to a new ownership structure and increasing its marketing investment.
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Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and all but ending hopes of an interest rate cut this year. The latest Consumer Price Index figures reveal renewed pressure from housing-related costs, prompting industry leaders to warn that affordability, confidence and supply are all at risk if policy settings don’t strike…
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Green spaces boost property values by up to 17 per cent
Properties featuring greenery are commanding significant price premiums and attracting more buyer interest across Australia, according to new research.
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Ghosts prefer prime real estate
New research has uncovered that ghosts and spirits in New Zealand appear to favour high-value properties and communal spaces rather than the stereotypical abandoned houses portrayed in horror films.
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Top North Shore agent Daniel Blagg steps up as DiJones Partner Licensee for Lindfield
Top-performing North Shore agent Daniel Blagg has become a Partner Licensee and Business Owner with DiJones Lindfield, marking a significant milestone in the company's licensee growth strategy.
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FloorScape is redefining what property data means in an AI-driven world
At just 26, Michael Cardillo has transformed FloorScape from Australia's benchmark for premium real estate floor plans into a company poised to revolutionise property data.
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The new shape of BresicWhitney Inner West
BresicWhitney has unveiled the architectural renovation and expansion of its long-established Inner West office, reflecting the group’s enduring ambition to lead in all that it does.
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Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Johnson lists $19m Rose Bay harbourfront apartment
Luxury meets celebrity in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where Dancing with the Stars professional Kym Johnson and her husband, Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec, have listed their harbourfront Rose Bay apartment with a $19 million price guide. It's part of a property portfolio that spans Sydney, Los Angeles and New York.
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Harcourts Solutions & The Harcourts Foundation support Orange Sky Laundry
Harcourts Solutions and the Harcourts Foundation have announced their second annual donation drive in support of Orange Sky Laundry, setting an ambitious target of $20,000 to fund mobile van operations.
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Douglas Elliman launches global expansion with new offices in France and Monaco
Douglas Elliman has taken its first formal step into the global market, establishing offices across France and Monaco as part of its newly launched international division. The move signals the luxury brokerage’s growing focus on cross-border property demand, particularly from American buyers seeking footholds in Europe’s most exclusive destinations.
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Harcourts NSW appoints Toni Atkinson as Property Operations Manager
Harcourts NSW has announced the appointment of Toni Atkinson as Property Operations Manager, bringing her extensive experience in property management and operational excellence to support the company's growing network across New South Wales.
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Victoria announces biggest planning overhaul in decades to fast-track housing
Victoria’s property and development sector is bracing for major change, with the Allan Labor Government unveiling sweeping planning reforms designed to fast-track housing projects, ease bottlenecks, and reduce approval times that have long frustrated builders, agents, and councils.
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Kochie warns RBA could “go nuclear” on interest rates if inflation climbs
With buyers watching every rate move and vendors weighing their next steps, agents will be paying close attention to the Reserve Bank’s Melbourne Cup Day decision. But according to Compare the Market’s David Koch, the odds of a rate cut are far from certain - and there’s still a real chance the RBA could “go nuclear” if inflation flares.
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Double the impact to tackle homelessness
Bunnings will match the first $20,000 in donations to A Night Without Home, the inaugural campaign by the A Home for All Foundation, this Wednesday. REA Group will also match an additional $10,000, taking total matched donations to $30,000.
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Buyersagents.com.au launches to connect Australians with trusted, verified buyers’ agents and introduce independent quarterly awards for agent excellence
New platform buyersagents.com.au connects Australian property buyers with verified agents through data-driven profiles and quarterly excellence awards, bringing transparency to a market where "buyers have had very little visibility into who the best agents actually are."
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Canadian rental market sees best affordability in two years after immigration cuts
Renters across Canada are experiencing the most affordable rental conditions in two years, with average asking rents declining for the twelfth consecutive month.
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Rental growth accelerates amid record-low vacancy rates
Australia's rental market is strengthening with national vacancy rates hitting a new record low, driving up rental prices across the country.
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Gold Coast unit prices surpass Sydney
Gold Coast unit prices have overtaken Sydney's for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the Queensland coastal market that was once considered an affordable alternative to Australia's largest city.
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REMAX broker owners reconnect In Adelaide Hills
REMAX Australia hosted its annual broker retreat over an intimate and engaging few days in the stunning Adelaide Hills from October 19-21.
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Top agent Petar Krnjeta joins Harcourts
Leading real estate agent Petar Krnjeta has announced his move to Harcourts after 12 successful years in the industry, marking a significant new chapter in his already distinguished career.
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From blue-chip bargains to coastal climbers: McGrath’s suburb picks for 2026
The 2026 McGrath Property Report names 20 suburbs across four states tipped for growth, from Sydney’s Inner West to Tasmania’s emerging commuter belts.
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McGrath West launches Super Saturday 2026
McGrath West Group has launched its 2026 Super Saturday auction campaign, marking the sixth season of their highly successful strategy which culminates in a gala day of on-site auctions on January 31.
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Home loan intentions climb as Australians embrace property
Australian consumers are increasingly focused on property purchases, with home loan intentions jumping 46 per cent in just eight months, according to new research data.
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Google signs one of 2025’s largest commercial property leases in India
Global tech giant Google has made headlines in India’s commercial property sector, finalising one of the largest office leases of 2025.
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Database strategy drives $2.78m off-market result in Castle Hill
A four-bedroom family home at 48 Bordeaux Crescent, Castle Hill has sold for $2.78 million through an off-market campaign orchestrated by Reza Zad of Murdoch Lee Estate Agents The single-level property on 651 square metres attracted five qualified buyers from Reza’s database, all seeking ground-floor living in the suburb located 30 kilometres northwest of Sydney’s CBD. Reza ran a silent…
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Maroubra agents converts main road challenge into $2.31m Hillsdale auction win
A three-bedroom double-brick house on Denison Street in Hillsdale has sold for $2.31 million at auction through Andrew Anastassiou and Daniel Lo of Home Estate Agents in Maroubra after a 25-day campaign. The result demonstrates how targeted marketing can overcome perceived property disadvantages. Despite the main road location, Andrew attracted buyers from neighbouring suburbs who recognised the value in the…
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Strategic pricing and digital urgency drive fast Greenwith sale
A four-bedroom house in Greenwith sold in under 10 days and well above its advertised range, thanks to a campaign led by Eriks Draiska of Plaza Real Estate in Tea Tree Gully. The property, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with a single carport and extensive additional parking for boats, caravans or multiple vehicles, was marketed via private treaty with a 10…
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Repeat vendor loyalty drives swift sale at Marks Point
Lisa Borstel from Raine & Horne Belmont has secured $616,000 for a two-bedroom villa at Marks Point after eight days on market, marking her fourth sale for the same vendor. Lisa sold 3/3 Marks Point Road through private treaty on 10 October, with the two-bedroom, one-bathroom property featuring single-garage parking and water-access lifestyle appeal. The sale demonstrates how relationship-driven agents…
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Emotional connection drives $1.41m Mount Pleasant sale as agent matches vendors with perfect buyers
A rear-positioned gem in Mount Pleasant has sold for $1.41 million in 14 days through a strategic private treaty campaign led by Danielle Pittson. The result demonstrates how understanding both vendor and buyer psychology can accelerate premium sales in Perth’s southern suburbs, where houses consistently command strong prices across multiple bedroom configurations. Danielle’s vendors were relocating to France and carried…
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Rethinking Real Estate: How One Gold Coast Agency Is Transforming the Way Agents Earn and Grow
Gold Coast's Phillis Real Estate is revolutionizing agent compensation with a 75% commission structure and innovative rent-roll joint venture model that transforms salespeople into entrepreneurs with long-term financial security and true business ownership.
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Domain’s Chief Commercial Officer, John Foong steps down
Domain's Chief Commercial Officer, John Foong, has announced he will be stepping down from his position in two weeks after four years with the company.
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REIQ to deliver the ultimate leadership lineup this November
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is bringing together an incredible lineup of some of the most respected names in real estate, technology, and business growth in a two-day program facilitated by industry great, Peter Brewer.
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