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INTERNATIONAL

March 5, 2026

Geopolitical shock tests Dubai property’s safe‑haven status

Dubai’s property market slows as geopolitical tensions hit investor confidence,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS

March 5, 2026

Data reveals what draws women to Australia’s most female-friendly suburbs

Ray White analysis of 2,226 areas finds family infrastructure, lifestyle…
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INDUSTRY NEWS

March 4, 2026

RBA faces ‘Live’ rate decision as Middle East conflict sparks inflation risks

RBA Governor Michele Bullock signals March board meeting is ‘live’…
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FRANCHISE NEWS

FRANCHISE NEWS

March 5, 2026

Ray White Austar Realty strengthens leadership with new shareholders

Ray White Austar Realty is continuing on its trajectory of growth, welcoming Cameron Brain and Aamir (Rubal) Sethi to its…
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FRANCHISE NEWS

March 5, 2026

Harcourts celebrates Kobe Rae’s masterful victory at the 2026 Apollo Auction Competition

Harcourts is incredibly proud to announce that Kobe Rae, our dedicated Auction Growth Manager at Harcourts Queensland, has secured the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS

March 5, 2026

Kingston property manager becomes agency owner

As International Women’s Day approaches, one Tasmanian real estate professional is marking the occasion with a significant career milestone -…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS

FEATURE INTERVIEWS

March 4, 2026

Off-market sales explained

Discover how off-market property sales work in Australia, why sellers choose them, and how new agents can navigate this hidden…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS

March 3, 2026

Commercial property isn’t out of reach, but it does demand a different mindset

NAI Harcourts Australia’s Head of Commercial, Tom Donnelly, says building a sustainable commercial career isn’t about having all the answers,…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS

March 2, 2026

AML is shaking up real estate – and some are still in denial

As Australia steps up anti-money laundering laws, real estate offices face a new reality. Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell says…
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SUPPLIER NEWS

SUPPLIER NEWS

March 5, 2026

Buyersagents.com.au fuels 40% growth in buyer connections, cements industry standards with 100th verified buyers agent

Buyersagents.com.au hits a 100-agent milestone and 40% connection growth, setting a new professional standard through a rigorous verification process in…
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SUPPLIER NEWS

March 3, 2026

Aussie partners with Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia

The new season returns on Wednesday 4 March 2026 on BINGE and Foxtel, airing weekly over 12 weeks. Selling Houses…
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SUPPLIER NEWS

February 26, 2026

Enhancing the home hunt: On-site ads help Aussies save and supercharge their property search

New REA Group research reveals that most Australians find relevant on-site property ads helpful, citing their ability to surface special…
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
March 5, 2026

Say less, sell more: what the ‘Dilution Effect’ means for real estate agents

Discover the "dilution effect" with Niro Sivanathan and learn why listing every detail can weaken your pitch. Real estate agents, find out how saying less can make you more persuasive, close more listings, and win client trust.
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OPINION

OPINION

February 23, 2026

Beyond the transaction: why the modern real estate agent must be a community pillar

Adrian Knowles explains how modern real estate agents are moving beyond transactional roles to become trusted community advocates, using technology…
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OPINION

February 16, 2026

The consequences of keeping 360kg gorillas

When a high-performing ‘gorilla’ threatens more than revenue: the hidden costs of big personalities in real estate teams
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OPINION

February 5, 2026

Stop chasing silver bullets and start stacking points

Consistency is the ultimate competitive advantage. Avi Khan believes that when the market gets noisy, the best agents win by…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST

Thought Leaders Podcast

February 6, 2026

Edge Case: Will The Real Estate Office Still Exist in Five Years?

Your lease renewal is coming up. You’re staring at the shopfront, wondering if it’s an asset or a liability. eXp…
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Thought Leaders Podcast

January 30, 2026

Tony Morrison: Why Your Best Listing Presentation Happens in Your Office, Not Their Kitchen

Most agents are taught to get into the vendor’s living room. Sit at their kitchen table. Build rapport on their…
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Elite Agent

January 23, 2026

Why Candice Whinnett Dedicates One Day a Week to AI

While most real estate professionals are still figuring out how to write a decent ChatGPT prompt, one Queensland property management…
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Elite Agent

January 15, 2026

Richard Manthel: Why July 2026 Is the Finish Line, Not the Start Line for AML Compliance

Nearly two decades after Australia first began discussing bringing real estate under anti-money laundering laws, Tranche 2 is finally underway.…
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Elite Agent

January 7, 2026

Tom Panos: Your 90-Day Playbook for a Fast Start to 2026

The real estate year doesn’t start after Australia Day. According to Tom Panos, if you’re waiting until the tennis wraps…
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Elite Agent

December 18, 2025

Inside Ben White’s Optimistic Framework for AI-Enabled Property Management

The conversation around AI in real estate in 2025 has reached fever pitch. Some agencies have gone all in this…
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE

Celebrity Homes

March 5, 2026

Castle Rumble hits market after decades of rejected offers

The handcrafted medieval-style castle at Waterford West comes with development approval for more than 100 residential lots.
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Celebrity Homes

March 4, 2026

World surf champion Jack Robinson lists iconic Margaret River clifftop home

The Olympic medallist’s four-bedroom Gnarabup, WA retreat, complete with a granny flat and wellness studio, offers uninterrupted views of Margaret…
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Celebrity Homes

March 3, 2026

Denzel Washington’s film apartment sells for record Brooklyn price

The DUMBO penthouse featured in Spike Lee's latest thriller has set a new benchmark for Brooklyn luxury real estate.
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CONTRIBUTORS

LEADERSHIP

March 4, 2026

The three-person leadership model transforming agencies

For many agency principals, growth becomes a trap. The bigger the business, the more decisions land on one desk -…
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OPINION

February 4, 2026

When affordability solves one problem and creates another

As affordability drives buyers into regional Western Australia, housing pressure is rising for locals. Shane Kempton examines the unintended consequences.
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LEADERSHIP

February 2, 2026

When family is the business: How to lead, negotiate and survive in a family-run agency

What a leadership discussion reveals about authority, succession and when loyalty holds agencies back.
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EVENTS

Real Estate Agent Events

February 19, 2026

RWC kicks off 2026 with AI, compliance and 18% growth surge

Ray White Commercial's inaugural Symposium brought together 300 network members to celebrate an 18 percent growth in transaction value while…
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Real Estate News

February 11, 2026

REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025

REA Group has unveiled the 2025 REA Excellence Awards winners, with OC Real Estate claiming two major titles and Hayley…
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Real Estate Agent Events

January 29, 2026

Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence

Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge the gap…
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ELITE AGENT TV

Elite Agent TV

January 30, 2026

Four pillars shaping the most successful real estate agencies in 2026
Thought Leaders Podcast

November 7, 2025

Mark McLeod: Do This One Thing to Increase Your Listing Win Rate by 400%
Thought Leaders Podcast

October 31, 2025

Norman So: From Mortgage Broker to Belle Property’s #1 Auction Agent

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LISTING + MARKETING

February 17, 2026

How to build a referral machine

Real Estate Coach Jimmy Burgess shares the exact strategies top-producing agents are…
January 16, 2026

Fear of rejection never really goes away … and that’s a good thing

Fear of rejection never fully disappears in real estate, but coach Kevin…
December 11, 2025

The four-letter code helping agents sell more than just property

Derek Thompson argues that success in selling, whether it is a home…
December 10, 2025

How Verified Data Is Changing Real Estate Prospecting

Top real estate agents are revolutionizing prospecting by leveraging verified property data…
December 10, 2025

Five direct mail campaigns to set up your best year ever

As 2025 winds down, the best agents aren’t slowing down, they’re setting…
November 26, 2025

The new first step in a sales campaign (and how to use what you already know)

Rising marketing costs have prompted industry leaders, including Nick Boyd, CEO of…

LEADERSHIP

February 26, 2026

Why growth only works when strategy and infrastructure keep pace

After a $25 million launch, Matt Lahood shares the hard lessons of growing…
January 29, 2026

Why speed and systems can’t replace judgement in real estate: “You can automate tasks. You can’t automate care.”

As real estate leans harder on automation and AI, performance gaps are…
January 22, 2026

When leadership shifts from selling to setting standards

When Tristan Brown talks about leadership, he does not start with targets…
January 20, 2026

As a leader, you need to learn your entire business

If you’re growing a real estate agency, you know there are different…
January 15, 2026

If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’ve hired the wrong team

Strong real estate leaders are not the smartest person in the room.…
December 8, 2025

When data isn’t enough: why great leaders must trust their gut

CEO Harcourts South Australia believes that some of her best decisions as…

FEATURED CONTENT

March 4, 2026

Jellis Craig Bolsters prestige presence with appointment of Sam Wilkinson

Building on a year that saw company records broken for sales volume…
March 4, 2026

BresicWhitney announces leadership transition, with CEO Thomas McGlynn to depart

COO Will Gosse named as Acting CEO, as the group celebrates Mr…
March 3, 2026

Barry Plant launches the year with Kickstart 2026

Barry Plant’s Kickstart 2026 united AFL legend Joel Selwood with tech innovation,…
March 3, 2026

Trend-driven renovations could cost sellers up to $36,000

New research reveals one-third of renovation regrets stem from high-maintenance design choices…
March 3, 2026

NT and outer Sydney lead the nation’s hottest housing markets

New research identifies 30 suburbs where prices are moving so fast that…
March 3, 2026

Acton | Belle Property expands into Perth City with new principal Chris O’brien

Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, today announced the expansion…
March 3, 2026

Rick Silberman joins RWC Retail to lead Victorian expansion

RWC Retail has officially launched in Victoria, increasing its national presence with…
March 3, 2026

Mark Mendel: Making buyer’s agents accessible for everyday Australians

Mark Mendel didn't set out to become a real estate agent, but…
March 2, 2026

Competition energy and buyer patience deliver Claremont sale in record time

A single-level house in Claremont has sold in just eight days after…

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INTERNATIONAL

Celebrity Homes

February 26, 2026

Artist Hunt Slonem snaps up haunted Rhode Island mansion

American artist Hunt Slonem adds Newport’s historic Seaview Terrace to his real estate portfolio, drawn by its Gilded Age grandeur…
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INTERNATIONAL

February 26, 2026

John Lewis abandons ambitious UK rental housing venture

The retail giant has scrapped plans to build 10,000 homes, blaming rising interest rates and construction costs for making the…
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Celebrity Homes

January 15, 2026

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air home set to hit the market for US$30m (A$45m)

Iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air exterior home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood is set to hit the market for just under…
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

First National Real Estate announces 2025 SA/NT state award winners

March 2, 2026
RWC announces James Linacre as CEO

March 2, 2026
Victoria Liu’s future is set in Stone

February 27, 2026
Ross Lewis joins Coronis Ascot

February 26, 2026
Savills hires nine executives as commercial investment activity surges

February 25, 2026
Barry Plant head office puts culture first with personal training, chicken & gravy

February 24, 2026

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