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The 20% myth: how to steady skittish buyers and safeguard your vendor
Sensationalist headlines predicting a 20 per cent property crash are fuelling buyer hesitation across Australia, with finance-approved purchasers stalling in hopes of securing bigger discounts. Industry experts push back, citing strong market fundamentals and long-term hold data, while legal specialists warn that buyers who exit signed contracts face devastating financial consequences far exceeding their initial deposit.
Ferntree Gully wins Ray White Vic/Tas top office for tenth year
Ray White Victoria and Tasmania celebrated its best year on record at the 2026 awards night, settling 18,490 properties across the network. Ray White Ferntree Gully claimed the Top Office title for a remarkable tenth consecutive year, while Vivian Li of Ray White Wantirna won Top Salesperson and Helen Yan of Ray White Balwyn was named No. 1 Principal for the ninth year running.
Top 5 things to look out for when choosing your AML compliance software
If you’re shopping for AML compliance software in Australia, you’ve probably already noticed the market is loud, the demos all look identical, and every vendor
Melbourne and Perth regional markets far outpace their capitals
Regional markets near capital cities have outperformed their metros over the past decade, but the gap varies significantly by location, according to Ray White Group analysis. Melbourne-linked regions rose 86 per cent versus 42 per cent for the capital, while Perth-linked regions surged 133 per cent against 103 per cent. Brisbane and Adelaide showed closer alignment, with capital city strength remaining a key driver of nearby regional performance.
‘In the middle of a housing crisis’: Property Council demands rethink on Capital Gains and Negative Gearing overhaul
The Property Council has submitted to Treasury on the second tranche of the Government’s Capital Gains Tax and negative gearing reforms, warning that draft legislation contains flaws that will deter housing investment and undermine delivery of 1.2 million new homes by 2029. The submission calls for additional consultation, targeted amendments, and an independent statutory review after two years to address unintended consequences across all housing types.
What rising rates mean for real estate agents this spring
Three of Australia’s Big Four banks now forecast RBA rate hikes before year’s end, with NAB predicting a September rise and a potential November follow-up that would push the cash rate to 4.85%. For real estate agents heading into spring, the implications are significant — reduced buyer borrowing power, higher monthly repayments, and a mortgage market increasingly shaped by competitive non-bank lenders offering rates from 5.69%.
The professor problem: Fiona Blayney on who is actually teaching your people
In Track 02 of The Edit, Samantha McLean, Chris Hanley and Fiona Blayney examine the gap between managing people and developing them – and why
TRG expands PM footprint as Express Realty merger takes portfolio to over 1,000 managements in the Eastern Suburbs
Gavin Rubinstein’s TRG has expanded its Eastern Suburbs property management footprint following the merger of Express Realty’s rent roll and team into the agency. The transition grows TRG’s property management staff from three to twelve and takes its portfolio beyond 1,000 residential and commercial properties. Express Realty founder Robert Kogan, who built the business over 30 years, will continue working alongside the combined team.
Mark Josem sells Hawthorn East home for $150,000 above previous offer after expanding buyer competition
Mark Josem from Storyhouse Real Estate sold 154 Victoria Road, Hawthorn East for $3.351 million in 12 days — $150,000 above the best 2022 offer,
The silent commission killer: why agents lose 60 days every year
Pancho Mehrotra unpacks the psychology of prospecting avoidance and how to rewire your habits for maximum output.
Vacancies climb to four-year high as renter instability persists
Australia’s national rental vacancy rate climbed to 1.5% in July, its highest point since February 2022, driven largely by a surge in investor activity. Despite the improvement, vacancies remain well below the 2.5–3.5% balanced market threshold. Separately, AHURI research highlights the instability facing renting families, with children in private rentals moving an average of six times by age 14.
Rita Kennedy returns to Ray White Maroochydore
Rita Kennedy has returned to Ray White Maroochydore in a full-time capacity, rejoining the office where she began her real estate career while raising three young children. Director Dan Sowden welcomed her return as a strong endorsement of the business. Rita cites the brand’s local market presence and Coastal Living Network reach as key drawcards, and is also passionate about encouraging more women into the industry.
Grace Anderson and David Sylvester open Ray White Katikati
Ray White has opened a new office in Katikati, led by Grace Anderson and David Sylvester. Grace brings a decade of local expertise as the town’s leading salesperson, while David contributes over 25 years of industry leadership. The pair plan to grow a collaborative team across residential and lifestyle sales, with property management expansion planned over the next 12 months.
UK unleashes $76 billion public housing blitz to curb rental crisis
The UK Government has launched its largest public housebuilding drive in decades, committing £39 billion to construct over 70,000 council and affordable homes across England. With 60 per cent dedicated to heavily subsidised social rent housing, the package returns municipal councils to the centre of residential construction after decades of market reliance, backed by sustained funding through to the end of the decade.
McGrath extends into Campsie as growth corridor heats up
McGrath Estate Agents has opened a new Campsie office as an extension of its established Bankstown business, forming McGrath Inner Southwest. The expansion follows the acquisition of Montana Realty, bringing principal Heny Dao into the McGrath team. Servicing suburbs from Chipping Norton to Berala, the office targets a market where house medians sit at $1.83 million and units at $674,500, with a combined rent roll of 2,000 properties.
Jay Giblett says tougher markets reward trusted agents
Jay Giblett has spent sixteen years building what he describes as a dominant market position in Melbourne’s Endeavour Hills, and he says a tougher market
Bathla Group collapses into administration owing $3 billion
Western Sydney home builder Bathla Group has entered voluntary administration, leaving thousands of buyers, contractors and agents in limbo across its projects. The family-owned company, founded in 1997, cited falling sales, rising construction costs and a challenging market environment. With over $3 billion in debt and roughly 15,000 properties under construction, administrator Teneo is working to stabilise operations and maintain project continuity.
Council to give agencies over a year to fix lockbox habits
The City of Sydney has announced plans to remove unauthorised lockboxes from public infrastructure, giving real estate agents and short-term rental hosts until 1 April 2027 to comply. Lord Mayor Clover Moore cited safety hazards, property damage, and streetscape clutter as key concerns. Compliant alternatives include private property installations, smart lock systems, and concierge key management services.
REIACT honours more than 30 Canberra real estate professionals
The Real Estate Institute of the ACT celebrated its 32nd annual Awards for Excellence on 22 August at the National Convention Centre Canberra, recognising more than 30 professionals and agencies across residential, commercial, property management, sales and strata sectors. Key winners included Michael Ceacis and Jane Macken inducted into the Hall of Fame, with Grady Strata Facilities, Little Bird Properties and Hayman Partners among the night’s standout performers.
Ray White Core Group opens seventh Victorian office
Ray White Core Group has launched its seventh office, Ray White Beveridge, expanding its footprint across Melbourne’s north and west growth corridors. Led by partners Anil Malik, Mark Srivastava, Dhaval Mehta, and selling principal Sharath Rao, the new branch targets 100 residential sales and 100 rental managements in its first year, building on the group’s existing presence across Tarneit, Truganina, Rockbank, Point Cook, and Mickleham.
Housing Australia fast-tracks 1,000 shovel-ready affordable homes
Housing Australia has launched Stream 5 – Release 1 under Funding Round 3 of the Housing Australia Future Fund, targeting up to 1,000 low-density social and affordable homes. Fixed packages of 200 dwellings per submission are required, split evenly between social and affordable housing. Applications open September 14, with construction milestones set to deliver all homes by December 31, 2027.
The 25x mindset: How Alex Jordan turned a career-ending diagnosis into a 5-year reign as McGrath’s top agent
Diagnosed with two chronic conditions and financially broke in 2011, Brisbane agent Alex Jordan was told to quit real estate. Instead, he 25x’d his business, won McGrath’s Agent of the Year five consecutive years, and built a five-office partnership — driven by long-game detachment, daily gratitude, and a mindset shift sparked by a single conversation with John McGrath.
Sotheby’s Bayside adds senior sales hire in May Wang
Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty has expanded its Bayside team with three new appointments. May Wang joins as senior sales hire, bringing over a decade of high-end residential and project marketing experience and fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese. Former Australian Boomers basketball player Damien Ryan joins as Senior Property Advisor, while Jade DeClase has been appointed Sales Associate, rounding out the Brighton-based team.
China: Evergrande founder jailed for life as fraud scale emerges
Hui Ka Yan, founder of China Evergrande Group, has been sentenced to life in prison after a Shenzhen court found he orchestrated large-scale financial fraud between 2016 and 2021, inflating revenues by roughly $US80 billion and concealing over $420 billion in liabilities. The collapse left millions of homebuyers with unfinished properties and continues to ripple through global commodity markets, including Australian iron ore exports.