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Top-floor studio apartment snapped up before auction in Bondi Junction
A top-floor studio apartment at 521/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, has sold prior to auction for $430,000 after just 14 days on market, led by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith. The result came from a multi-layered campaign combining the agency’s advertising right next door to the property, a curated database of investors and first-home buyers, and comprehensive digital marketing that generated 2,800 views…
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Pre-Christmas pressure delivers $820,000 townhouse result in Mount Warrigal
Rome McGrath of Ray White Shell Harbour City secured $820,000 for a three-bedroom townhouse at 391 Redwood Parade, Mount Warrigal, after a strategically compressed 20-day campaign that capitalised on pre-Christmas buyer urgency. The property sold at auction on 26 November 2025 following competitive bidding between two registered bidders, with the hammer falling at reserve after the price climbed from a…
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Macarthur agent sells Mount Annan home in seven days with price withholding strategy
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has sold a four-bedroom house at at 83 Kurrajong Circuit, Mount Annan for $1.295 million in just seven days by withholding the asking price and leveraging strategic marketing. The rapid result came from withholding the advertised price for the first week while deploying premier digital listings and targeted database outreach – a strategy that…
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Familiar faces continue local growth story in Angle Vale
Ross Whiston and Sallyann Vivian, the dynamic leaders of Ray White Gawler East, are excited to announce they will be merging their business and team with Ray White Angle Vale.Â
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Tina Bligh returns to Highland Double Bay Malouf, strengthening Malouf team’s growth strategy
In a move that reinforces Highland Double Bay Malouf's position in Sydney's prestige property market, experienced agent Tina Bligh has rejoined the agency as Sales Associate to David Malouf, bringing more than two decades of real estate expertise to one of the company's leading residential teams.
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Building approvals decline despite long-term growth
Building approvals fell 6.4 per cent in October 2025, despite yearly figures showing continued growth in the housing construction sector.
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Florida housing markets cooling fastest as Northeast remains hot
The pandemic-era housing boom in the US is showing signs of turning around, with Florida markets experiencing the biggest price drops while Northeastern cities remain resilient.
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AUKUS to intensify Perth’s housing pressure in key suburbs
The AUKUS defence agreement is set to add further pressure to Perth's already tight housing market, particularly in the city's south-west corridor, according to a new analysis.
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Ramp Up Your Real Estate Career in 2026: Consistency, Accountability & the Power of a Performance Coach
@realty offers agents a path to real estate success in 2026 through performance coaching, accountability systems and a business model featuring up to 100% commission. Their approach combines personalized branding options with an automation-rich CRM, positioning consistency as the key differentiator in an increasingly competitive market.
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A new era in commercial real estate for the Central West
A changing of the guard is underway in Orange, with the launch of a new commercial real estate agency, RWC Central West.
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The Agency expands offering on Qld’s Gold Coast with Rhys Wildermoth Â
Highly successful real estate professional Rhys Wildermoth and his team have joined national real estate brand The Agency in Queensland’s Gold Coast growth corridor.Â
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Ray White and REA Group announce landmark partnership
Ray White becomes first real estate group to access REA's expanded market intelligence suite through a landmark data partnership, leveraging proprietary technology platforms to transform property insights into competitive advantages for its 550+ Australian offices.
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Ray White Queensland promotes Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer
Ray White Queensland has announced the promotion of Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer, effective 2026, signalling a strategic move to strengthen its leadership bench with one of the state's most accomplished real estate professionals.
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Ray White Golden Grove brings decades of expertise to booming corridor
Ray White is expanding its presence in Adelaide's thriving north east with the launch of Ray White Golden Grove.Â
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Home prices climb to new high as growth slows at end of spring
Australia’s property market closed out spring with another price rise, pushing national home values to a new peak. Growth remained broad-based across the capitals and regions, but November’s gains were softer than October’s. Economists say tight supply, population inflows and earlier rate cuts continue to tip conditions in favour of sellers, though affordability pressures are expected to temper growth through…
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Housing market momentum to continue into 2026 despite uncertainty
The Australian housing market is entering 2026 with stronger momentum than anticipated, despite facing an unusual degree of uncertainty according to a leading economist.
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India breaks into the global top tier for branded residences, says Savills
India’s luxury housing sector has entered a new phase, with the country now ranked among the world’s top markets for branded residences, driven by rising wealth, global brand interest and fast-growing demand in major metros.
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Database strategy drives off-market unit sale in Mount Colah
Nick Berman from McGrath Hornsby has sold a one-bedroom unit at 2/1-3 Werombi Road, Mount Colah for $490,000 through an off-market campaign targeting investor buyers. While keeping the property off market, Nick proactively reached out to buyers in his database who were actively seeking one-bedroom apartments, particularly those looking for investment properties. The successful buyer first discovered the property through…
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Standalone factory in Huntingdale secures $1.924 million in six-day campaign
A standalone brick factory at 32 Clifford Street, Huntingdale, has sold for $1.924 million in just six days on market, with Stefano Petsis executing the private treaty campaign. The industrial asset attracted eleven interested parties despite minimal marketing expenditure, with Stefano collaborating with Aston Commercial to deliver the result. “The vendors were thrilled with the speed of sale,” said Stefano…
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Harcourts Pinnacle welcomes Samantha Bonnici
Harcourts Pinnacle is thrilled to announce that top-tier real estate agent Samantha Bonnici has joined our team.
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Harcourts Mandurah takes on 36-hour treadmill challenge for Movember
The team at Harcourts Mandurah is once again stepping up to support men's health by taking part in a 36-hour non-stop treadmill challenge for Movember.
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Living by the water now costs 86 per cent more as scarcity pushes prices to new highs
New McGrath research shows waterfront homes now cost 86 per cent more than inland properties. Sydney leads with a 122 per cent premium, while Queensland holds the highest share of waterfront sales.
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REA Group acquires real-time lifestyle data platform Neighbourlytics
REA Group acquires Neighbourlytics, an Australian data platform that reveals how people actually live in neighbourhoods beyond demographic statistics.
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From core CBDs to fringe markets: Knight Frank maps Australia’s 2026 commercial upswing
Knight Frank’s Australian Horizon 2026 outlook outlines seven forecasts for the commercial sector, pointing to a widening recovery and a shift in investor focus beyond core precincts.
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Saudi Arabia opens real estate market to foreign investors
Saudi Arabia will allow foreigners to buy and own property starting January 2026, marking a significant shift in the Kingdom's real estate policy as part of its Vision 2030 economic diversification plan.
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Strategic marketing delivers four offers on Dubbo family home
A four-bedroom family home in Dubbo has sold for $850,000 after a 66-day campaign by Samuel Shooter from Dubbo Real Estate Agency, which generated four offers from competing buyers. The property at 66 Darling Street attracted strong interest through a multi-channel marketing strategy that combined traditional real estate portals with targeted social media campaigns and direct outreach to buyers who…
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Targeted marketing drives $57,000 in competitive bidding for Norman Park unit
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at 4/166 Norman Avenue, Norman Park has sold under the hammer for $867,000 after Jason generated six registered bidders through strategic buyer campaigns. The 29-day campaign delivered results significantly above suburb benchmarks, with 3,371 views on realestate.com.au, 58 email and phone enquiries, and 60 inspections. Three offers came in before auction day. Campaign strategy delivered measurable…
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Ray White leaders unite to bring the whole team
More than 80 Queensland business leaders from Cairns to Coolangatta gathered yesterday for the final Ray White Collective Engagement Series of the year, focusing on a clear strategy for 2026: driving volume, performance, being proud of every transaction, as well as bringing the whole team.
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REIA welcomes new President Jacob Caine to lead property industry
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed a new President and Board for 2026, positioning the organization to navigate upcoming industry challenges and regulatory reforms.
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Pacific Property Buyers secures $43 million rose bay development site off-market
Albert Sassoon from Pacific Property Buyers has negotiated the off-market purchase of a combined 1,400sqm development site in Rose Bay for approximately $43 million, amalgamating three separate titles into a single opportunity. The acquisition at 2, 4 and 6 Conway Avenue brought together two houses and two apartments on a single site, purchased through Mark Yates of Raine & Horne…
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Strategic Thursday launch drives four offers for Wonga Park home in seven days
Four offers in seven days have driven competition for a Wonga Park family home marketed by Carl Payne of Barry Plant Lilydale, following a strategic Thursday launch with a $1.2–$1.3 million guide. A four-bedroom family home at 13 Packham Place, Wonga Park, has sold for $1,361,000 after just seven days on market, with Carl using strategic launch timing to drive…
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Bondi retail shop sells well after expressions of interest campaign
A 33-square-metre retail shop at Bondi Road has sold for $830,000 after a competitive expressions of interest campaign led by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith in Bondi Junction. The result came from a multi-channel marketing approach that combined online exposure through realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au with physical signage targeting foot and vehicle traffic, social media and office window display, plus targeted outreach to Nicholas’…
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APRA moves to cap high DTI lending as investor borrowing rises
APRA will introduce a limit on high debt-to-income home loans from February, aiming to prevent a lift in financial system risks as investor borrowing strengthens and housing credit growth moves above its longer-term average.
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New homes are now more affordable than ever across the US
New homes are becoming increasingly competitive with existing homes as builders offer significant incentives and more competitive pricing to attract buyers in a challenging market.
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Collaborative turnaround secures Russell Lea family home
Tony Nico from Cobden Hayson, in conjunction with Michael Tringali from McGrath Leichhardt, has sold a five-bedroom house in Russell Lea, achieving a strong result in the competitive inner west. Tony joined forces with Michael to execute a targeted turnaround strategy focused on achieving a timely result as the sellers prepared to transition to their next home. Vendor-focused strategy The…
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