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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
Climate risk not impacting property values despite government warnings
High-risk suburbs continue to perform well in the property market…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New tool to speed up farm DAs and cut costs
A new online tool promises to cut DA times from…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Granny flats, dual living and stamp duty savings: what buyers are really searching for this spring
Australia’s spring property season is off to an unusual start,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts RPG Launches in Melbourne’s Inner North
Romano Property Group (RPG) has officially partnered with Harcourts Australia to launch Harcourts RPG, reflecting a bold step forward in…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts skydiving for kids in need
Harcourts South Australia are thrilled to be participating in Jump for Puddle Jumpers.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency Group takes top honours at the 2025 REIWA Awards
The Agency Group Australia has been recognised as Western Australia's leading real estate office, taking home awards for Top Large…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Building a platform for women and shaping what comes next in real estate
Laing+Simmons CEO Leanne Pilkington celebrates three decades with the company as she’s recognised with the REINSW Woodrow Weight Award for…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From eyeliner to empire: Leanne Pilkington’s 30 years at Laing+Simmons
Her first sale was scribbled down with an eyeliner pencil on the back of a business card. Three decades later,…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Peter Diamantidis’ growth formula: 7 Offices, 100+ staff by 38
At 38, Peter Diamantidis has built a western Sydney real estate empire with seven Ray White offices, more than 100…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Katie Cotton acquires Recruit RE and sets sights on smarter hiring for real estate
Real estate leader Katie Cotton acquires Recruit RE platform, aiming to transform how agencies find and retain talent through modernised…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
More Offers, Better Outcomes: Openn’s Digital Platform Facilitates $16 Billion in Property Sales
Digital offer management platform Openn has surpassed $16 billion in property transactions, evolving from an auction tool to a comprehensive…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
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…
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Mindset and Personal Development
Why happiness should come before success in real estate
In real estate, success is often measured in listings, sales, and market share, but chasing those milestones without looking after your own wellbeing can leave you burnt out. Harvard professor and author Arthur C. Brooks argues in The Happiness Files that the real formula works the other way around: focus on your happiness first, and greater, more sustainable success will follow.
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OPINION
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OPINION
Styling versus renovating: What adds the most value before selling?
Professional styling offers homeowners a higher return on investment than pre-sale renovations, costing a fraction while significantly impacting buyer emotion…
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OPINION
The biggest lie in real estate: “Just do this one thing and you’ll grow”
Real estate expert Kylie Walker debunks the industry's biggest myth that "just one thing" leads to business growth. Her own…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Leadership fatigue is the hidden risk no one talks about
In an age where “always on” has become the default setting for many leaders, the pressure to be decisive, available…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The AI Whisperer: How One Operations Manager Got 73 Real Estate Agents to Use AI
TL;DR: Regional operations manager Shawn Hayes transformed a 73-person, four-office LJ Hooker network from AI sceptics to successful adopters through…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Edge Case Episode 1: Should Star Agents Get Special Treatment?
It’s the tension every office knows: Your top performer wants more. The team feels undervalued. Someone’s about to leave. But…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The 90% Drop-Off: Why Most Agents Fail at the “Warm” List (And How to Win)
TL;DR: The Warm List Revolution: Adam Joske has cracked the code on what he calls “the biggest hole in our…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Breaking Barriers and Building Foundations: Antonia Mercorella’s Blueprint for Industry Leadership
TL;DR: Theatre degree, law practice, then CEO of Queensland’s Real Estate Institute – Antonia Mercorella’s path makes perfect sense once…
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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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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Actor Jason Schwartzman lists California cottage at slight loss
Hollywood actor Jason Schwartzman has placed his Tudor-style cottage in Toluca Lake on the market for $1.749 million, slightly less…
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Celebrity Homes
Comedian Mike King sells NZ family home for NZD$1.5m at auction
A packed auction room, 12 registered bidders and strong developer interest saw Mike King’s Papatoetoe family home sell for $1.5…
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Celebrity Homes
Former MLB star lists Malibu mansion for $39 million
Former San Francisco Giants player Hunter Pence has put his newly built Malibu mansion on the market for US$39 million…
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CONTRIBUTORS
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OPINION
Is it time to retire the GOAT? Rethinking auction clearance rates as the market barometer
Australia's long-trusted auction clearance rates may no longer tell the full story of the property market. As selling strategies diversify…
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OPINION
The great property pause: How agents can turn “not yet” into “let’s go”
For many Australians in their 20s and 30s, buying a first home feels out of reach. Buyer’s agent Tash Kessel…
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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,…
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EVENTS
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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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PM/One 2025
‘It’s not rocket science’: How Tamara Weight’s PM team grew to 3,000 properties and zero turnover
Tamara Weight doesn’t do things halfway. From her Harcourts Kingsberry office in Townsville, she leads one of the largest and…
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PM/One 2025
Stop waiting: Casey Beros on health, clarity and what PM professionals really need
In an industry where burnout is often worn as a badge of honour and self-care is something scheduled between back-to-back…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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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…
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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…
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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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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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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Canadian investor eyes $15.4bn deal for major US affordable housing landlord
A Canadian investment giant is in advanced talks to buy one of…
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Property sellers record $36.6b in gains as profits hit new high
Australian homeowners booked record profits in the June quarter, with Cotality’s latest…
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Why competitive tension is the secret to winning talent
Ray White NSW & ACT CEO Tim Snell says the key to…
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Canadian interest in US properties plummets amid tariff tensions
Canadian homebuyers are increasingly turning away from US real estate as trade…
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Jellis Craig strengthens Inner North presence with four strategic hires
Jellis Craig has announced a significant expansion of its Inner North team,…
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Spring selling heats up with busiest auction week since June
Australia’s spring auction season is gathering pace, with volumes climbing to their…
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What clients aren’t telling you (and why it matters)
Harcourts NSW CEO Katrina Tarrant says agents need to know about the…
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Ray White Western Australia celebrates a year of excellence
The Ray White Western Australia network came together for a glittering evening…
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Scottish house prices rise despite flat demand
House prices in Scotland continued to edge upward in August despite a…
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Londoners buying fewer homes outside the capital
Londoners are purchasing the lowest share of properties outside the capital in more than a decade, as stalling house prices…
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INTERNATIONAL
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…
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INTERNATIONAL
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…
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