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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt
The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New ACCC rules set to reshape commercial property deals with major supermarkets
Commercial property landlords with major supermarket tenants face significant regulatory…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jellis Craig announces significant merger, joining forces with leading Bayside real estate group, Chisholm & Gamon
In a move that enhances the service capabilities and market leadership of Victoria’s premiere property agency Jellis Craig, it has…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Elevate celebrates grand opening in style
Harcourts Elevate officially opened its doors with a glamorous grand opening event, showcasing their stunning new, state-of-the-art offices.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ronnie Singh launches First National RS Group, pledging a personal community-centred approach
Award‑winning Perth agent Ronnie Singh has opened the doors of First National Real Estate RS Group, realising a long‑held ambition to lead his own…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The real estate talent squeeze: why the industry must rebuild career pathways
Offshoring and automation have delivered short-term relief for real estate businesses facing rising costs and shrinking margins. But Belle Property…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why floor plans are failing the real estate industry
They’re trusted by buyers, overlooked by agents, and riddled with errors. Floor plans could be the weakest part of your…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
What’s the real price? Inside the grey areas of quoting, compliance and trust
In Victoria, underquoting remains a complex and often contentious issue. Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell believes the current approach to…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Five fresh features: realestate.com.au drops smarter, more immersive app experience for spring
Realestate.com.au unveils five AI-powered app features for spring, including immersive walkthrough videos and instant property highlights, designed to help Australia's…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Rental law changes and landlord insurance
Recent tenancy law reforms across Australia are reshaping landlord insurance requirements, with changes to pet policies, eviction processes, and modification…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Pivott: revolutionary platform delivers 60% productivity gains for construction industry
Pivott, a new construction management platform, is transforming the industry with reported 60% productivity gains and 5% cost savings across…
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LEADERSHIP
The leadership trap that’s killing your culture (and how to fix it)
Harcourts WA CEO Shane Kempton shares why ego kills culture - and how mission-driven leadership can transform your team's performance, retention, and legacy. A must-read for real estate leaders ready to level up.
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OPINION
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OPINION
If Amazon sold property – lessons from a global behemoth
Avi Khan travelled to Amazon HQ and discovered what AI has in store for the real estate industry.
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BEST PRACTICE
Real estate reform or just red tape?
If it feels like the rulebook’s getting heavier, you’re not imagining it. From tighter eviction laws to minimum standards and…
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OPINION
From sales to strategy: Why becoming a non-selling principal was the right move
Breaking industry norms, Ben Kingsberry learned that stepping away from active selling created a stronger business foundation. By choosing leadership…
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AREC 2025
Global trade wars create unexpected property boom for Australia
Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to create a property boom in Australia as redirected Chinese goods flood the…
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AREC 2025
How real estate agents are using personality-driven AI to outpace the robots
Real estate agents can combat AI replacement by leveraging human connection and personality-driven strategies, using custom chatbots to enhance client…
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AREC 2025
Australia 2035: migration, density and climate risk will reshape the future
Australia's property market by 2035 will be shaped by significant migration from India, urban densification, and climate risk. With a…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to Use AI to Become More Human (Not Less) with Tara Christianson
TL;DR: In an industry racing toward digital efficiency, real estate professionals face a paradox: the more we automate, the more…
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Elite Agent
Time is Money: Kirstin Dunn’s Approach to AI Implementation That Saves 17+ Hours Weekly
TL;DR: Kirstin Dunn founded Semple Property Group from her dining room table in 2013, scaling it to more than $54…
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Elite Agent
The Third Wave: Ben White on Turning Compliance into Profit and Culture into Growth
TL;DR: Ailo co-founder Ben White reveals why property management’s future isn’t about collecting rent – it’s about becoming the essential…
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Elite Agent
Could ChatGPT Hijack Your Next Deal?
What happens when your clients (or their parents) second-guess every recommendation you make with ChatGPT? This telling comment from a…
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Elite Agent
Motivating Agents: Rewards That Work with Dion Besser
TL;DR: Today we’re releasing a new episode of our Thought Leaders podcast that unpacks the practical side of growing a…
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Elite Agent
From Pain Points to Profit: Curtis Thomson on Property Management Automation
Curtis Thomson is something of a systems whisperer for industries bogged down by manual processes. Having cut his teeth in…
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Sarah Paulson sells her Hollywood Hills home for $3 million
Actress Sarah Paulson has found a buyer for her Hollywood Hills West home just three weeks after listing it for…
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Celebrity Homes
Kanye West’s former property transformed into $17 million Chumash-inspired estate
A Hidden Hills property once owned by Kanye West has undergone a dramatic transformation, with the original dwelling demolished to…
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Celebrity Homes
Shannen Doherty’s Malibu estate lists for US$9.5M one year after her death
Shannen Doherty’s longtime Malibu home has been listed for AU $14.25 million, one year after her passing.
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CONTRIBUTORS
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AI Tips and Tricks
From portals to possibilities: the future of property search
As search evolves from keywords to AI-driven intent, real estate professionals face a pivotal shift in how properties are discovered…
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LEADERSHIP
Real estate leadership is changing – and agents are calling the shots
The era of command-and-control leadership in real estate is fading fast. Today’s agents want more than KPIs and top-down directives…
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Mindset and Personal Development
The real reason your sales team isn’t performing (yet)
“Talent wins deals. But structure wins seasons.” Real estate veteran Aaron Chuah exposes what really powers top-performing sales teams, and…
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EVENTS
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Real Estate Agent Events
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…
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Real Estate Agent Events
Party with The Presets at Ready25
The Presets bring their iconic hits to Ready25, joining leading minds on stage for a property industry event like no…
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Real Estate Agent Events
Industry Leader Fiona Blayney Launches PM/ONE: Australia’s Premier Property Management Conference
Two-day national event puts property management centre stage, recognising the profession's critical role in housing one-third of Australian households
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LISTING + MARKETING
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The spring before Spring: why now is the time to coil, not coast
As the midyear chill sets in and many agents slip into cruise…
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Beyond portal placement: the VPA strategy reshaping vendor attraction
Australian real estate agencies are revolutionising vendor-paid advertising by shifting from portal-dominated…
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They don’t need a new friend — they need a better agent
Real estate isn’t group therapy. Sellers don’t invite you in to make…
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Barbara Corcoran rewrote the rulebook – and these agents are following her lead
Barbara Corcoran turned a $1000 loan into a $100 million real estate…
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Ailo’s Ben White and Elite Agent’s Samantha McLean launch free course to guide Property Management into a new era of growth
Industry veterans Ben White and Samantha McLean launch a free five-day course…
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Why asking the right questions beats making the perfect pitch
It’s easy to assume that success in sales comes down to a…
LEADERSHIP
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The truth about running a real estate business today … it’s not what you think
Forget the flashy sales numbers, leading a real estate business today is…
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Why big-city agents should start thinking small(er)
When it comes to shaking up your real estate playbook, the instinct…
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Coaching that clicks: Why one-size-fits-all training fails real estate agents
How do you really get through to someone? Laing+Simmons’ Angela Avgerinos says…
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Unleashing your true motivation
Sustainable real estate success begins not with commission targets but with discovering…
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The property management metric stuck in the 90s (and why it needs to go)
The 1990s have called and want their most popular PM metric back,…
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What real estate agents can learn from an FBI hostage negotiator
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss has spent decades perfecting the art…
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Oliver Hume launches Oli Property investment service
Oliver Hume Property Group has launched Oli Property, a new property buyers'…
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Sam Alexander joins Savills as Associate Director
Sam Alexander has been appointed Associate Director, Agency at Savills South Australia,…
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Chris Noble joins Savills as Industrial Occupier Services Director
Savills Australia and New Zealand has appointed Chris Noble as Director to…
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Simon and Taya Parsons take over LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property
Long-time staff members Simon and Taya Parsons have purchased one of Tasmania's…
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Student housing crisis deepens in Greece as rents skyrocket ahead of academic year
Greece’s student housing market is buckling under the pressure of soaring demand…
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Slight uptick in auctions hints at stronger spring momentum
Australia’s auction market is showing early signs of renewed energy, with a…
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Hong Kong awaits mainland investment as major commercial assets hit the market
Mainland investors tipped to play key role as landmark Hong Kong assets…
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Ray White Annerley and Moorooka join forces for further growth
Ray White Annerley and Ray White Moorooka are combining their strengths in…
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New suburb approved for Melbourne’s expanding outer north
A major residential development has been approved for Melbourne’s outer north, with…
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property values flat as market uncertainty persists
National property values in New Zealand edged down by 0.2% in July, with the housing market showing little momentum amid…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK house prices rebounded 0.6 per cent last month
UK house prices increased by 0.6 per cent in July following a 0.9 per cent fall in June, signalling renewed…
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INTERNATIONAL
Christie’s launches dedicated crypto real estate division as demand for digital property deals grows
Christie’s International Real Estate has launched the industry’s first dedicated crypto property division, allowing luxury homes to be bought and…
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