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SUPPLIER NEWS
Uninsured tenants: A risk that is worth a conversation
While landlord insurance is essential for property professionals, tenant insurance remains overlooked despite its critical benefits. Beyond protecting personal belongings, these policies offer legal liability coverage that shields tenants from potentially devastating financial claims and prevents disputes that could entangle landlords and agents in costly legal complications.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
91 per cent of staff recommend The Agency as a great place to work in national engagement survey
National real estate brand The Agency has been recognised as a standout workplace, following the results of its first company-wide engagement survey conducted in partnership with global workplace platform, Culture Amp.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Tanya Mungomery opens Belle Property Buderim
Local real estate expert Tanya Mungomery has launched Belle Property Buderim on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, bringing 15 years of industry experience to the premium brand.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Gonnie Nahar opens Belle Property Parkinson
Accomplished agent Gonnie Nahar has launched Belle Property Parkinson, bringing premium real estate services to Brisbane's growing southern suburb.
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LEADERSHIP
The real ‘Game Changer’ in real estate leadership
When Besser and Co. expanded from a team of eight to 24 overnight, director Dion Besser found himself rethinking everything he knew about leadership, culture, and performance. He shares what it really takes to grow a team that’s aligned and resilient.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
FOUNDIT Launches in Sydney with Leading Buyers Agent
Sabeen Akbani joins as FOUNDIT’s first Market Expert in Sydney, bringing deep local expertise to the platform’s growing national presence.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now
While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many in the property industry reassessing what’s next. Here's how key real estate voices are interpreting the pause — and what it could mean for the months ahead.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From intensive care to property management: Kate Hansen’s real estate rise
Kate Hansen has overcome extraordinary medical challenges to build a successful career in property management while embracing motherhood.
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Movers and Shakers
New chapter for Ray White Rural Atherton: Welcoming Daimin Kochi as Suzey Whitby announces retirement
Real estate veteran Daimin Kochi joins Ray White Atherton as beloved agent Suzey Whitby retires after 21 years in the industry. "Ray White was the only brand I would ever consider joining," says Daimin, who brings 19 years of experience and property management portfolios to strengthen the family-owned agency's offerings.
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OPINION
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 created a stronger business foundation. By choosing leadership over competition with his own team, he built a thriving 60-person agency where salespeople close up to 60 deals annually without competing against the boss for listings.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency rewards property management talent in Tasmania
National real estate brand The Agency has highlighted its growing Tasmanian property management business and championing of talent with Crystal Blazely taking on the General Manager of Property Management role in Launceston.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jellis Craig strengthens presence in Port Phillip
Jellis Craig Albert Park has further strengthened its foothold in Port Phillip by welcoming experienced Directors Simon Jones and Gerald Betts to their team.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Adelaide city expands multicultural real estate expertise
Harcourts Adelaide City proudly opens its doors under the leadership of Principal Simon Hou, marking a significant milestone in the city’s real estate landscape.
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Movers and Shakers
Rhiannon Bald and Vanessa Rhodes take over LJ Hooker Kingscliff
Long-time employee Rhiannon Bald and local property specialist Vanessa Rhodes have been appointed as the new operators of LJ Hooker Kingscliff in the Tweed Coast and Northern Rivers region.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Queensland expands with two new offices
Harcourts is proud to announce the opening of two new offices under the leadership of Clancy Adams, marking an exciting new chapter in the brand’s presence along the Sunshine Coast.
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Celebrity Homes
Grammy-winning producer lists Los Angeles home for $4.395 million
Grammy-winning producer Theron "Neff-U" Feemster lists his Tarzana estate for $4.4 million, featuring a tennis court, music studio space, and hidden ravine retreat. The hitmaker behind collaborations with Michael Jackson and Dr. Dre has transformed the 1977 traditional home into a blend of classic elegance and modern California living
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Styling success from afar: How Style It help interstate agents transform Fraser Coast properties with ease
Mother-daughter duo transforms Fraser Coast properties remotely, offering interstate real estate agents a virtual-first styling solution that turns empty houses into coastal-inspired homes. "We're not just here to install furniture and walk away," they explain, bringing local expertise to distant property listings.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Firm growth goals lead to alignment with REMAX
Calvin Liu is an ambitious and driven operator whose clear goals and determination have led to rapid business growth in a short period.
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Movers and Shakers
Phil Nicholas joins Cunninghams Avalon Beach office
Experienced agent Phil Nicholas has joined Cunninghams' Avalon Beach office to lead their service across Mona Vale and Warriewood, bringing trusted colleague Mitch Harris with him.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency Southern Highlands expands into property management
The Agency Southern Highlands, a market leader in real estate sales in Bowral, Mittagong , Moss Vale and surrounding communities, has launched a dedicated Property Management division with a senior team and client-first approach
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The real estate ‘Moneyball’: How Dion Besser turned metrics into momentum
As founder of Melbourne agency Besser & Co, Dion Besser has built a high-performing team by borrowing a strategy from a baseball movie: define the role, measure the output, and focus on the numbers that matter.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
New research shows property buyers slash their purchase time by close to a third
Australians are buying property faster than ever, with new research from view.com.au showing the average journey from dreaming to purchase has dropped from 29.6 months in 2020 to just 20.6 months in 2025. View Media Group’s Paul Tyrrell says falling interest rates, stock shortages, and FOMO are pushing buyers to act quickly — especially first-home buyers and downsizers.
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LEADERSHIP
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 agents want more than KPIs and top-down directives — they’re looking for empathy, collaboration, and leaders who prioritise wellbeing as much as performance. According to Laing+Simmons CEO and REIA President Leanne Pilkington, leadership that truly connects with teams now looks very different to what it did a decade…
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TECH + SOCIAL
Smarter rent reviews. More revenue. Less burnout
Leesy's IRIS system transforms the time-consuming task of rental reviews into an automated process, delivering data-backed recommendations in seconds rather than hours. For property managers drowning in urgent tasks, it offers a solution that increases landlord satisfaction while potentially unlocking significant additional management revenue.
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Movers and Shakers
McGrath and Knight Frank open first dual-branded office in Tamworth
Burke & Smyth Real Estate Tamworth rebrands as McGrath Knight Frank Tamworth, combining two of Australia's strongest real estate brands to serve the New England region.
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Movers and Shakers
Jack Wildermuth joins Knight Frank Australia’s student program
Brisbane Heat player Jack Wildermuth has joined Knight Frank Australia's commercial property team while continuing his cricket career with a new two-year deal.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How BresicWhitney built a brand-first property platform beyond the portals
In a real estate industry that leans heavily on third-party portals, BresicWhitney has taken a different path - investing in a digital ecosystem that gives the agency full control over its brand, audience, and experience.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Stop renting leads: How to own your customer data
The agent had a choice: spend another $3,000 on portal upgrades for a failed listing, or try something different. She chose different– and won, finding her buyer outside the postcode for top dollar within days. As privacy laws tighten and portal costs rise, agents building permission-rich databases today will dominate tomorrow’s market. Everyone else will pay premium rates to chase…
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
Ailo’s Ben White and Elite Agent’s Samantha McLean launch free course to guide Property Management into a new era of growth
Industry veterans Ben White and Samantha McLean launch a free five-day course guiding property management agencies toward a "Third Wave" business model focused on personalized investor experiences. "The most successful agencies are realising that exceptional, tailored service is the key to sustainable growth," says White.
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INTERNATIONAL
China’s home prices dip again in May, extending prolonged property slump
China’s property market remained under pressure in May, as fresh data showed home prices fell for a second consecutive month.
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Movers and Shakers
Belle Property Northern Beaches delivers $250K in community sponsorships
Belle Property Northern Beaches has delivered more than $250,000 in community sponsorships this financial year through its unique agent-led model that makes giving back non-negotiable.
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Movers and Shakers
Jonny Tighe opens McGrath office in Gloucester
McGrath Estate Agents has expanded its rural NSW presence with Jonny Tighe and his wife Milly opening a new office in Gloucester, at the foothills of the Barrington Tops.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Real estate leaders recognised in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List
Several respected figures from Australia’s real estate sector have been officially recognised in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, celebrating their contributions to the industry and broader community.
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Real Estate News
Energy efficiency features provide marketing opportunity for agents
A landmark study by PropTrack and CSIRO examining over one million property listings reveals a significant gap in energy efficiency reporting, despite growing consumer demand. With a third of Australians willing to pay more for energy-efficient homes primarily to reduce bills, the research points to a valuable opportunity for real estate agents to differentiate listings while highlighting the urgent need…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Four decades of doing things differently: inside TOOP+TOOP’s enduring success
Most real estate agencies don’t make it to 40 - but TOOP+TOOP isn’t most agencies. From late-night signboard experiments to in-house coders and a firm “no bots allowed” policy, this Adelaide outfit has spent four decades doing things its own way. Here's how a family business turned legacy player is still rewriting the rules.
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