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Juggling multiple roles: the oversight you can’t get from just one hat
Laura McKay, COO at Highland Property, shares how juggling management, sales, and auctioneering gives her insights into the market and her team that few others in real estate can match.
Payday Super reforms will reshape real estate payroll from July 2026
Real estate agencies face major payroll and cashflow changes under the new Payday Super rules, with contributions due every pay cycle from 1 July 2026 and significant compliance, administrative, and financial pressures for businesses of all sizes.
New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers
The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes for owner-occupiers.
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot lists Malibu penthouse for $8.75 million
The actress and her husband are seeking a US$3.75 million profit on the oceanfront property after extensive renovations.
Victoria Liu’s future is set in Stone
Highly regarded Lower North Shore senior Sales Agent Victoria Liu has joined the Stone Real Estate network, operating from the Crows Nest office, partnering with Licensee in Charge David Hill.
The Agency expands into NSW South Coast’s Kiama and GerringongÂ
National real estate brand The Agency has launched its real estate offering into the seaside towns of Kiama and neighbouring Gerringong on the NSW South Coast under the leadership of Daniel Dajcic.
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 offers, aid product discovery, and improve the house hunt.
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth now nearly as unaffordable as Sydney.
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 and ghostly reputation.
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 project financially unviable.
National rental vacancy rate hits three-year high as market pressure eases
Melbourne leads capital cities with highest vacancy rate while Hobart remains the tightest rental market in the country.
Why growth only works when strategy and infrastructure keep pace
After a $25 million launch, Matt Lahood shares the hard lessons of growing The Agency: why planning, systems, and keeping your team aligned make – or break – real estate expansion.
Ross Lewis joins Coronis Ascot
Experienced sales agent Ross Lewis has joined Coronis Ascot, adding to the high-performing team under Selling Principal Oliver Jonker.
Ray White network books 12,000 appraisals in 12-hour phone blitz
The group’s 20th Real Estate of Origin event saw more than 3,500 agents, property managers and BDMs make 141,131 calls across Australia and New Zealand.
Vendor paid advertising: the investment conversation agents can’t avoid
Vendor Paid Advertising (VPA) lets sellers fund strategic marketing campaigns, from premium portal placement to social media promotion, helping agents generate leads, build competition, and achieve better sale outcomes. Learn how to pitch VPA effectively and why it matters in today’s digital market.
How real estate agents can build trust through insurance
In a high-stakes market, agents build lasting reputations by pairing expert advice with robust insurance coverage, ensuring client data and financial interests remain protected against the unexpected.
When execution is cheap, judgment is worth the premium
In an era where AI eliminates the “blank page,” human judgment becomes the industry’s scarcest resource. Success now belongs to real estate leaders who prioritise strategic discernment over mere output.
Savills hires nine executives as commercial investment activity surges
The global property firm is rebuilding its Queensland and Victorian capital markets teams as office transaction volumes climb sharply off pandemic lows.
Kate Littlejohn announced as Co-CEO of Harcourts Tasmania
Harcourts Tasmania has announced a significant leadership evolution with the appointment of Kate Littlejohn as co-CEO, joining long-standing CEO Tony Morrison at the helm.
Trump Tower to rise on the Gold Coast in $1.5 Billion first Australian project
The 91-storey Trump International Hotel & Tower will feature luxury apartments, hotel rooms, and retail, aiming to become Australia’s tallest building as construction kicks off later this year.
REIQ returns to REIA after 11-year break, strengthening national real estate voice
Queensland’s REIQ will rejoin the REIA from 1 July 2026, restoring full federation, strengthening national advocacy, and giving members access to NAFE and AUSTROS awards.
Agents need strategy over ‘hustle’
Agents need to move away from the ‘hustle and grind’ mentality and focus more on strategic planning, according to a leading performance expert.
Retired MLB star lists Oklahoma estate with professional baseball field for $12 million
Seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday’s 136-acre property, where he trained two sons who became first-round draft picks, is now the state’s priciest home on the market.
House hunting now the biggest stress for Australian movers
New research reveals finding a property to buy or rent consumes dozens of hours and ranks among the most emotionally demanding stages of relocation.
