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SUPPLIER NEWS
FloorScape is redefining what property data means in an AI-driven world
At just 26, Michael Cardillo has transformed FloorScape from Australia's benchmark for premium real estate floor plans into a company poised to revolutionise property data.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The new shape of BresicWhitney Inner West
BresicWhitney has unveiled the architectural renovation and expansion of its long-established Inner West office, reflecting the group’s enduring ambition to lead in all that it does.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Sprint to the finish: what agents should focus on between now and Christmas
With around seven selling Saturdays left before Christmas, The Agency’s CEO Matt Lahood says the best agents aren’t slowing down, they’re sharpening their focus. From setting clear expectations with vendors to planning a proper break, he believes the next few weeks are about finishing strong, staying visible, and setting up a smoother start to the new year.
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NSW Real Estate News
Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Johnson lists $19m Rose Bay harbourfront apartment
Luxury meets celebrity in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where Dancing with the Stars professional Kym Johnson and her husband, Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec, have listed their harbourfront Rose Bay apartment with a $19 million price guide. It's part of a property portfolio that spans Sydney, Los Angeles and New York.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions & The Harcourts Foundation support Orange Sky Laundry
Harcourts Solutions and the Harcourts Foundation have announced their second annual donation drive in support of Orange Sky Laundry, setting an ambitious target of $20,000 to fund mobile van operations.
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Real Estate News
Douglas Elliman launches global expansion with new offices in France and Monaco
Douglas Elliman has taken its first formal step into the global market, establishing offices across France and Monaco as part of its newly launched international division. The move signals the luxury brokerage’s growing focus on cross-border property demand, particularly from American buyers seeking footholds in Europe’s most exclusive destinations.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts NSW Appoints Toni Atkinson as Property Operations Manager
Harcourts NSW has announced the appointment of Toni Atkinson as Property Operations Manager, bringing her extensive experience in property management and operational excellence to support the company's growing network across New South Wales.
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VIC Real Estate News
Victoria announces biggest planning overhaul in decades to fast-track housing
Victoria’s property and development sector is bracing for major change, with the Allan Labor Government unveiling sweeping planning reforms designed to fast-track housing projects, ease bottlenecks, and reduce approval times that have long frustrated builders, agents, and councils.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kochie warns RBA could “go nuclear” on interest rates if inflation climbs
With buyers watching every rate move and vendors weighing their next steps, agents will be paying close attention to the Reserve Bank’s Melbourne Cup Day decision. But according to Compare the Market’s David Koch, the odds of a rate cut are far from certain - and there’s still a real chance the RBA could “go nuclear” if inflation flares.
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Real Estate Agent Events
Double the impact to tackle homelessness
Bunnings will match the first $20,000 in donations to A Night Without Home, the inaugural campaign by the A Home for All Foundation, this Wednesday. REA Group will also match an additional $10,000, taking total matched donations to $30,000.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How to become the AI-recommended agent
Jimmy Burgess, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida and Chief Coaching Officer for HomeServices of America, explains how AI search is reshaping how sellers find agents, and how to get ahead of it.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Buyersagents.com.au launches to connect Australians with trusted, verified buyers’ agents and introduce independent quarterly awards for agent excellence
New platform buyersagents.com.au connects Australian property buyers with verified agents through data-driven profiles and quarterly excellence awards, bringing transparency to a market where "buyers have had very little visibility into who the best agents actually are."
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Celebrity Homes
Fashion designer Marc Ecko lists historic New Jersey mansion for $10 million
Fashion designer Marc Ecko has relisted his historic Gilded Age mansion in Bernardsville, New Jersey for just under $10 million (AUD 15.2 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Canadian rental market sees best affordability in two years after immigration cuts
Renters across Canada are experiencing the most affordable rental conditions in two years, with average asking rents declining for the twelfth consecutive month.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental growth accelerates amid record-low vacancy rates
Australia's rental market is strengthening with national vacancy rates hitting a new record low, driving up rental prices across the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gold Coast unit prices surpass Sydney
Gold Coast unit prices have overtaken Sydney's for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the Queensland coastal market that was once considered an affordable alternative to Australia's largest city.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
REMAX broker owners reconnect In Adelaide Hills
REMAX Australia hosted its annual broker retreat over an intimate and engaging few days in the stunning Adelaide Hills from October 19-21.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top agent Petar Krnjeta joins Harcourts
Leading real estate agent Petar Krnjeta has announced his move to Harcourts after 12 successful years in the industry, marking a significant new chapter in his already distinguished career.
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National
From blue-chip bargains to coastal climbers: McGrath’s suburb picks for 2026
The 2026 McGrath Property Report names 20 suburbs across four states tipped for growth, from Sydney’s Inner West to Tasmania’s emerging commuter belts.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
McGrath West launches Super Saturday 2026
McGrath West Group has launched its 2026 Super Saturday auction campaign, marking the sixth season of their highly successful strategy which culminates in a gala day of on-site auctions on January 31.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Forget the pep talks, this is what real mentoring looks like
Mentoring isn’t a buzzword in Elsie Corby’s office, it’s a daily discipline. Targets are tracked, standards are clear, and excuses don’t last long. “They’ve got to have measurable goals, and they have to be held accountable,” she says. “That’s how they learn what success really looks like.”
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Celebrity Homes
From Sinatra to the Reagans: A Beverly Hills party pad lists for AUD$30.8 million
A mid-century gem with deep Hollywood roots has hit the Beverly Hills market, asking just under US$20 million (AUD $30.8 million). Once home to MGM producer Armand Deutsch, whose parties drew the likes of Sinatra and the Reagans, the storied estate blends timeless design with a glittering past.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home loan intentions climb as Australians embrace property
Australian consumers are increasingly focused on property purchases, with home loan intentions jumping 46 per cent in just eight months, according to new research data.
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INTERNATIONAL
Google signs one of 2025’s largest commercial property leases in India
Global tech giant Google has made headlines in India’s commercial property sector, finalising one of the largest office leases of 2025.
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Agent Stories
Database strategy drives $2.78m off-market result in Castle Hill
A four-bedroom family home at 48 Bordeaux Crescent, Castle Hill has sold for $2.78 million through an off-market campaign orchestrated by Reza Zad of Murdoch Lee Estate Agents The single-level property on 651 square metres attracted five qualified buyers from Reza’s database, all seeking ground-floor living in the suburb located 30 kilometres northwest of Sydney’s CBD. Reza ran a silent…
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Agent Stories
Maroubra agents converts main road challenge into $2.31m Hillsdale auction win
A three-bedroom double-brick house on Denison Street in Hillsdale has sold for $2.31 million at auction through Andrew Anastassiou and Daniel Lo of Home Estate Agents in Maroubra after a 25-day campaign. The result demonstrates how targeted marketing can overcome perceived property disadvantages. Despite the main road location, Andrew attracted buyers from neighbouring suburbs who recognised the value in the…
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Just Sold
Strategic pricing and digital urgency drive fast Greenwith sale
A four-bedroom house in Greenwith sold in under 10 days and well above its advertised range, thanks to a campaign led by Eriks Draiska of Plaza Real Estate in Tea Tree Gully. The property, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with a single carport and extensive additional parking for boats, caravans or multiple vehicles, was marketed via private treaty with a 10…
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Just Sold
Repeat vendor loyalty drives swift sale at Marks Point
Lisa Borstel from Raine & Horne Belmont has secured $616,000 for a two-bedroom villa at Marks Point after eight days on market, marking her fourth sale for the same vendor. Lisa sold 3/3 Marks Point Road through private treaty on 10 October, with the two-bedroom, one-bathroom property featuring single-garage parking and water-access lifestyle appeal. The sale demonstrates how relationship-driven agents…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
This episode was created entirely with AI
TL;DR: Meet Sarah and Marcus – two AI co-hosts built entirely with tools like HeyGen, Runway, Claude and MindStudio in under eight hours. They take over the mic to share the biggest lessons from Sam’s recent workshops – including the eight-step formula for turning any task into an AI system, why productivity drops before the breakthrough, and how smart agents…
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Just Sold
Emotional connection drives $1.41m Mount Pleasant sale as agent matches vendors with perfect buyers
A rear-positioned gem in Mount Pleasant has sold for $1.41 million in 14 days through a strategic private treaty campaign led by Danielle Pittson. The result demonstrates how understanding both vendor and buyer psychology can accelerate premium sales in Perth’s southern suburbs, where houses consistently command strong prices across multiple bedroom configurations. Danielle’s vendors were relocating to France and carried…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Rethinking Real Estate: How One Gold Coast Agency Is Transforming the Way Agents Earn and Grow
Gold Coast's Phillis Real Estate is revolutionizing agent compensation with a 75% commission structure and innovative rent-roll joint venture model that transforms salespeople into entrepreneurs with long-term financial security and true business ownership.
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LEADERSHIP
Paul McGee on mastering change and building unbreakable teams
In a market that never stands still, the agents who thrive aren’t necessarily the toughest or the smartest, they’re the ones who adapt. Best-selling author and mindset expert Paul McGee shares how clarity, care, and a focus on what you can control can help real estate professionals stay resilient, lead through uncertainty, and keep moving forward when change is the…
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Movers and Shakers
Domain’s Chief Commercial Officer, John Foong steps down
Domain's Chief Commercial Officer, John Foong, has announced he will be stepping down from his position in two weeks after four years with the company.
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Real Estate Agent Events
REIQ to deliver the ultimate leadership lineup this November
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is bringing together an incredible lineup of some of the most respected names in real estate, technology, and business growth in a two-day program facilitated by industry great, Peter Brewer.
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NSW Real Estate News
NSW strengthens rental protections for domestic violence victim-survivors
New tenancy laws passed by the NSW Parliament will give domestic violence victim-survivors stronger rights to leave unsafe rental homes and safeguard their privacy, marking one of the most significant updates to the state’s residential tenancy framework in recent years.
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