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INDUSTRY NEWS
Spring momentum pushes Australian home prices to new record highs
Australia’s housing market shows no sign of slowing, with national…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property investors reach record share of mortgage market
Property investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Automatic FIRB approvals set to boost property investment
The Australian government is considering automatic Foreign Investment Review Board…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
McGrath and Knight Frank establish another 4 dual-branded offices, in the Wide Bay-Fraser Coast
McGrath and Knight Frank have established four dual-branded offices in Queensland’s Wide Bay-Fraser Coast region, north of Brisbane.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Local favourite Chevonne Rees, to lead Ray White Palmwoods
Chevonne Rees, one of the Sunshine Coast hinterland's most respected real estate professionals, has opened her own Ray White office…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
FOUNDIT welcomes Melanie Bosward As Partner, Buyers Agent, strengthening its expert network across NSW
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Melanie Bosward as its newest Founding Partner, Buyers Agent – expanding the company’s network…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Beyond the standard campaign: how to market a quirky property that defies its postcode
Some homes don’t fit the usual formula - and neither should their marketing. Buxton Real Estate’s Mathew Cox explains how…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Sprint to the finish: what agents should focus on between now and Christmas
With around seven selling Saturdays left before Christmas, The Agency’s CEO Matt Lahood says the best agents aren’t slowing down,…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Forget the pep talks, this is what real mentoring looks like
Mentoring isn’t a buzzword in Elsie Corby’s office, it’s a daily discipline. Targets are tracked, standards are clear, and excuses…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
The risks of sub-letting: how to protect your landlords (and their cover)
As Australia's rental market tightens to historic lows, tenants increasingly turn to subletting to offset rising costs, creating potential insurance…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Ailo launches The PM Puzzle: a simple game with a serious message
A five-minute daily game giving Australian property managers a chance to win MECCA vouchers while sparking a larger conversation about…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
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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BEST PRACTICE
Why joy at work could be the ultimate business advantage
Real estate has always been a high-stakes, high-pressure business. Between long days, demanding clients and constant market shifts, “enjoyment” isn’t a word that often appears in agency strategy meetings. But management consultant Rosie Sargeant argues that’s precisely the problem. In her recent TED Talk, she makes a compelling case that the future of business success will depend not just on profit margins or market share, but on how much people actually enjoy coming to work.
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OPINION
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OPINION
Stand firm, trade smart, walk away: the three pillars of powerful negotiation
Ask most agents when negotiation begins, and they’ll point to the moment an offer lands. In reality, Mark Carter says…
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OPINION
What it really takes to open a high-performing real estate office
Opening a real estate office isn’t just about cutting a ribbon, it’s about building a business ready to perform from…
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Elite Agent
Tackling underquoting with transparency
Underquoting in real estate often leaves buyers feeling misled, but greater transparency could change this. Leanne Pilkington explains that agents…
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PM/One 2025
The future of property management has a new mantra: impact is non-negotiable
When Annabelle Chauncy took the stage at PM/One, she didn’t talk about profits or property, she talked about purpose. At…
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PM/One 2025
AI in real estate: a co-pilot, not a replacement
Artificial intelligence is already changing how the real estate industry works — the question now, says Samantha McLean, is whether…
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PM/One 2025
What happens when you put people first? Tegan Ashman’s approach to leading property management at scale
For Tegan Ashman, mistakes aren’t something to fear, they’re how you learn. And if no one’s making any, she says,…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Norman So: From Mortgage Broker to Belle Property’s #1 Auction Agent
TL;DR: Norman So’s transformation from a Westpac mortgage broker to Belle Property’s #1 auction agent offers a masterclass in market…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
This episode was created entirely with AI
TL;DR: Meet Sarah and Marcus – two AI co-hosts built entirely with tools like HeyGen, Runway, Claude and MindStudio in…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The Apartment Specialist: How Luke Saville Sold 26 Properties Using Only Social Media
TL;DR: Luke Saville transformed his real estate business by making one brutal decision – saying no to everything except apartments.…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Edge Case Episode 3: Do Real Estate Agents Still Deserve Their Bad Reputation?
You’re at a barbecue. Someone finds out you’re in real estate. The energy shifts. Maybe it’s a subtle eye roll,…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Ryan J. Coyne: The Psychology-First AI Strategy That’s Driving 144% GCI Growth
TL;DR: Here’s what every agent needs to know – the future isn’t about AI replacing agents or agents replacing other…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Edge Case Episode 2: Will Virtual Inspections Replace Physical Ones Within Five Years?
It’s the question every property manager is grappling with: Are we heading toward a fully digital inspection world, or will…
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Lily Allen’s townhouse hits market amid separation
Lily Allen and David Harbour's maximalist Brooklyn brownstone has been listed for $7.995 million (AUD $12.1 million), marking the end…
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Celebrity Homes
Diane Keaton’s former Beverly Hills estate hits the market for $25 million
A Beverly Hills mansion once owned by the late Diane Keaton has been listed for $25 million (AUD$37.5 million).
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Celebrity Homes
‘Home Improvement’ star Patricia Richardson lists Brentwood, LA family home for sale
Patricia Richardson’s long-time Brentwood residence blends privacy, comfort and classic East Coast design across nearly 6,700 square feet. Hidden behind…
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Elite Agent
How to coach agents to nail every listing presentation
Too many agents treat listing presentations like an audition by memorising scripts, chasing the close, and slipping into “sales mode.”…
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CONTRIBUTORS
The Reinventors: 5 types of leaders our industry desperately needs right now
After years of steady progress and comfortable growth, real estate is entering a period of reckoning. Climate, technology, and consumer…
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CONTRIBUTORS
Why brevity wins in business communication
Email remains the backbone of professional communication, but too often it’s misused. Lengthy messages filled with unnecessary detail slow decisions…
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EVENTS
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Real Estate Agent Events
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…
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Real Estate Agent Events
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…
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PM/One 2025
Why PM’s need to think like pirates (and leaders need to be the lighthouse)
At PM/One, REAL+ coach Samantha Macri urged the industry to face disruption, conflict and change head-on, with strategy, empathy and…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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How to become the AI-recommended agent
Jimmy Burgess, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida and…
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Spring selling success: A step-by-step guide to more leads and listings
A step-by-step guide to filling your pipeline and winning more business this…
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Why local connections are the future of real estate success
New data shows real estate agents deeply embedded in their communities secure…
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How to triple your lead generation using your CRM contacts + automations
Top agents are tripling their leads by leveraging CRM smart contact lists,…
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How a $2500 campaign found 22 buyers without using property portals
Byron Bay agency Kim Jones & Co bypassed traditional property portals for…
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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…
LEADERSHIP
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Why “being yourself” can hold you back
In real estate, you’re told to “be authentic," but former U.S. Secret…
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The leadership trap that’s killing your culture (and how to fix it)
Harcourts WA CEO Shane Kempton shares why ego kills culture - and…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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Eastern Suburbs agent uses renders to unlock $4.45 million for unrenovated house
A seven-bedroom house at 202 Malabar Road, South Coogee, has sold for…
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Buyer knowledge drives $8.1m Strathfield sale $100k above expectations
Norman So and Arron Muckenschnabel of Belle Property Strathfield have achieved an…
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Peter Camphin to lead fresh chapter for REIQ as new Chair
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has entered a new era…
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Jenny Co joins Savills as Associate Director
Savills Australia and New Zealand has strengthened its Office Leasing team with…
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Stockdale & Leggo’s unveils new brand reflecting people, not just property
Stockdale & Leggo has unveiled its new brand identity, signalling a new…
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Steven Barkho joins The Rubinstein Group
The Rubinstein Group continues to attract some of Sydney’s most dynamic real…
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Local family business joins Ray White after 20 years
After two decades of independent operation in Barham, New South Wales real…
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Melbourne and Harcourts co-sign as partners
Harcourts, Australia’s fastest-growing real estate brand, has banged the gavel as the…
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Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five…
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early stages of…
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Real Estate News
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…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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…
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