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Real Estate News
Chris Akkawi’s 2026 Pledge: Adrian William Agent Commits $500 Per Sale to Local Charity
Throughout 2026, Akkawi will donate $500 from every property sale to Newtown Neighbourhood Centre. A commitment that extends far beyond seasonal goodwill into sustained, tangible support for the community’s most vulnerable residents. “Around Christmas, most of us focus on family, food, and being together, but not everyone in our community has a place to go home to,” Akkawi explains. “Holidays…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Urban Real Estate Expands into South-West Sydney with New Oran Park Office
The launch marks Urban’s 17th office as the network continues its expansion across the Hunter, Greater Sydney and Illawarra regions. The new branch will service the fast-growing communities of Oran Park and the broader Camden and Macarthur districts, offering the full suite of the group’s residential sales and property management services. Located within one of Sydney’s most significant master planned…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Why AML compliance isn’t just a big bank problem
Managing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations while meeting legislative requirements and AUSTRAC’s expectations continues to present significant challenges, even for well-resourced financial institutions. Recent regulatory action highlights these challenges. As announced by AUSTRAC, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been required to address weaknesses identified in its money laundering risk management framework. AUSTRAC has also commenced an enforcement investigation into whether the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Carey Smith appointed Joint Chairman of Ray White
Ray White Managing Director Dan White announced Carey Smith has joined Brian White as Joint Chairman of the family owned leading property group, Ray White.
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National
Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026
Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured pace as affordability pressures and supply constraints shape conditions.
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Elite Agent
Inside Ben White’s Optimistic Framework for AI-Enabled Property Management
The conversation around AI in real estate in 2025 has reached fever pitch. Some agencies have gone all in this year, deploying everything from inspection report generators to tenant communication bots. Others remain paralysed in a wait-and-see mode, unsure whether artificial intelligence represents an opportunity or an existential threat. What’s missing from most discussions is the framework that actually predicts…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
More value, more choice: 2025 year in review
REA Group Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Kul Singh reviews 2025, exploring technology change, customer collaboration, audience growth, AI-led innovation and industry partnership across real estate.
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Celebrity Homes
Model Kaia Gerber lists renovated Soho loft for US$5.79 million
Kaia Gerber has placed her meticulously renovated Soho loft on the market for $5.79 million (AUD $8.72 million) following her recent relocation to Los Angeles.
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COMMERCIAL
Commercial property confidence shows a big regional divide
Investor confidence in Australia's commercial property market is creating a clear division between high-performing and struggling states, with South Australia emerging as the nation's leader while Victoria faces significant challenges across multiple sectors.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The hidden detail that made buyers stop and look again
A hidden detail in a BresicWhitney listing encouraged buyers to linger, offering a reminder that restraint and authenticity can be powerful marketing tools.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First-home buyers maintain record market share in New Zealand
First-home buyers across New Zealand are capitalising on lower mortgage rates and below-peak property prices, maintaining a record share of market activity in the final months of 2025.
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Agent Stories
First home buyer scheme drives $91,000 premium for Reedy Creek Townhouse
A two-bedroom duplex-style townhouse in Reedy Creek has sold for $790,000, $91,000 above the initial asking price, after Helen Hillier LREA, and Dennis McDermott, Principal of McDermott Residential on the Gold Coast executed a targeted digital campaign that generated 23 competing offers. The property at 74/30 Gemvale Road attracted 85 inspections over 20 days, with federal First Home Buyer incentives…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian housing market profitability reaches 20-year high
Australian residential property sellers experienced their highest profitability rate in over two decades during the September 2025 quarter, with 95.5 per cent of transactions resulting in nominal profits.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions and Foundation Surpass Fundraising Goal for Orange Sky
Harcourts Solutions and the Harcourts Foundation are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of their second annual donation drive in support of Orange Sky.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
REMAX Australia welcome two key corporate team members
REMAX Australia has appointed two new key team members, recently welcoming Kristy Smith as Professional Development Manager and Lauren Brewer as Marketing and Innovations Manager to the Australian real estate network.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Warragul-Drouin makes major office acquisition
Barry Plant Warragul-Drouin is celebrating a landmark expansion with the acquisition of a well-established local competitor, instantly adding a significant rent roll and exceptional property management team to its growing operations, alongside a long-standing sales team.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Andrew McCalman joins Besser+Co as Sales Manager & Licensed Estate Agent
Besser+Co has welcomed experienced Melbourne agent Andrew McCalman to the team, appointing him as Sales Manager and Licensed Estate Agent as the business continues to expand its sales footprint.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Industry leader Fiona Blayney announces PM/ONE 2026
Following a successful inaugural year, PM/ONE will return in 2026, bringing Property Management professionals together in Sydney for two days focused on leadership, performance, culture, and sustainable growth.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
12 risks of Christmas – insurance insights for agents
The festive season brings twelve heightened risks to rental properties, from rent arrears to bushfires, that can leave landlords with more than holiday bills. Insurance experts warn of the "Christmas effect" on claims, with proper coverage becoming essential as decorations go up and tenants go away.\
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OPINION
A hierarchy of human connection
Most of us wake to emails we instantly delete, mistaking noise for communication. As Mark McLeod explains, real estate agents who outperform understand a simple truth: not all communication is equal, and the highest-impact conversations still happen face to face.
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National
Property forecasts for 2026 point to uneven growth and shifting buyer priorities
Australia’s property market is heading into 2026 with improving confidence but uneven conditions. New forecasts point to affordability-driven demand, persistent rental pressure and selective recoveries, with local supply playing a bigger role than interest rates.
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Celebrity Homes
Hollywood ranch from ‘War of the Worlds’ hits market for $44 million
A sprawling California ranch that served as the backdrop for major Hollywood productions including "War of the Worlds" and "Babylon" has been listed for sale at $44 million (AUD $66 million).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Property Specialists unite to support Destiny Rescue
Victor Paz, Kristy Clymo, and the Harcourts Property Specialists team have officially pledged their support to Destiny Rescue, a non-profit organisation committed to rescuing children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Google’s home listing trial signals a shift for online real estate platforms
Google is trialling expanded home listing features in Search, signalling a potential shift in how buyers find properties and how real estate portals compete online.
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Movers and Shakers
REIV board appoints Jacob Caine and Adrian Butera to lead the institute through 2026
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Board of Directors has reappointed respected industry leader Jacob Caine as President for 2026 and appointed Adrian Butera as Vice President.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Summer readiness for regional PMs: risks to watch for
Regional landlords face unique challenges as summer looms, with bushfires and storms posing greater threats than in urban areas. Despite strong rental yields and capital growth in these markets, property owners must secure specialised insurance that addresses extreme weather risks.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Prestige welcomes a new chapter, and they are headed North!
The team at Harcourts Prestige is growing with the opening Harcourts Prestige North as they look forward to sharing their local knowledge, passion, and commitment with the communities of Leederville and Mount Hawthorn.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Pulse Property announces acquisition of Strong Property – Gymea
Pulse Property has announced the acquisition of Strong Property - Gymea, continuing the company's strategic growth across the Sutherland Shire and reinforcing its commitment to delivering the highest level of service to landlords and tenants.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Robin McIlwain retires after five decades shaping Brisbane’s real estate
After an extraordinary 47-year career that has left an indelible mark on Queensland's real estate landscape, industry icon Robin McIlwain has announced her retirement from active sales at Ray White Toowong.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“Empathy is the new black”
REMAX Select’s Leanne Druery proves you do not need a hard edge to lead a high performance real estate office, using empathy, structure and genuine care to win repeat business and strong results.
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Celebrity Homes
Hasbro CEO’s Beverly Hills mansion sells for $18.8 million
A Beverly Hills mansion owned by the late Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner has sold for $18.8 million (AUD$28.3 million), marking a significant discount from its original $27 million (AUD$40.7 million) asking price.
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NSW Real Estate News
Has the spring selling season lost its edge in Sydney?
Sydney’s long-held spring selling season appears to be losing its dominance, with new data from BresicWhitney showing buyer and seller activity in 2025 peaking well outside the traditional September–October window.
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National
Short-term rentals move beyond spare rooms as entire homes dominate
The rise of professional short-stay operators is reshaping Australia’s rental market, with entire homes now outnumbering shared stays.
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INTERNATIONAL
Home prices turn negative for first time since 2023
US home prices have declined year-over-year for the first time in over two years, according to new data from Parcl Labs, signalling a potential shift in the housing market.
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Agent Stories
Agent’s patient approach delivers $1.95m Randwick result well above market expectations
April Strauss has achieved $1.95 million for a two-bedroom apartment on Carrington Road, Randwick – $135,000 above the suburb’s typical high-end of $1.815 million. The result came through an unconventional strategy that allowed a prospective buyer to rent the apartment first, building emotional attachment over one and a half months before committing to purchase. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with one…
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