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Domain's FY27 forecast warns multiple rate hikes have slashed borrowing power, splitting the nation's housing market into fragments. Image: Getty
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Rate hikes bite: Sydney and Melbourne house prices set to fall

Domain's FY27 forecast warns multiple rate hikes have slashed borrowing power, splitting the nation's housing market into fragments.

Noosa homeowners hit the ultimate property jackpot this quarter, leading the nation with a $729,750 median gain. Image: Getty
Industry News

The buyers paying the price for Australia’s pandemic property boom amid record $38B property windfall

While most Australians are selling for record profits, new Cotality data shows buyers who entered the market around…

Domonic Thompson, Harcourts Australia Chief Operating Officer. Image supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts Australia appoints industry leader Domonic Thompson as Chief Operating Officer

Harcourts Australia has announced the appointment of experienced property and banking executive Domonic Thompson as its new Chief…

Former NBA All-Star Juwan Howard lists his custom-built Coral Gables estate for A$40.5 million. Image: bhsusa.com
Celebrity Homes

NBA Coach Juwan Howard lists custom Florida estate for US$28.9 million

The former All-Star spent over a decade transforming a dated 1970s property in Coral Gables into a contemporary…

Regional buyer secures Waverton apartment after single in-person viewing on auction day
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Regional buyer secures Waverton apartment after single in-person viewing on auction day

A buyer from regional NSW secured a parkside Waverton apartment after viewing it only once — on auction…

The Benchmark Real Estate Cairns team. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Benchmark real estate cairns secures larger headquarters to support continued growth

Benchmark Real Estate Cairns (BREC) has relocated to a new, larger headquarters, as the independently owned agency responds…

Alex Borthwick joins Adrian William, bringing two decades of industry experience across Sydney's Inner West and Inner East markets. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Alex Borthwick Joins Adrian William

Adrian William has announced the appointment of Alex Borthwick, one of Sydney's most accomplished real estate professionals, to…

Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market
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Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market

Sean Cary turned a contract collapse into a strategic advantage, commissioning his own building and pest report to…

Franchise News

Barry Plant appoints first full-time Head of Commercial and Finance

The Victorian network has hired Akshay Sharma, a former Australia Post finance leader, to bring a commercial lens…

SERHANT., founded by Ryan Serhant, launches operations across four Texas markets, marking the firm's 17th US state.
People Moves

Serhant’s brokerage enters Texas with 13 agents across four markets

The New York-based firm is expanding into its 17th US state through a network of independently aligned brokerages,…

Strategy & Best Practice

Why the smartest agents are treating AI like a doctor’s dictation tool

Social scientist and technologist Nigel Dalton argues that the real AI advantage isn't speed – it's earning back…

Back to Basics

Beyond the pre-approval: why savvy agents never rely on a conditional handshake

Understanding the true mechanics of the 'subject to finance' clause is the ultimate safeguard for your listings, your…

Jesse Itzler. Image: AREC.
Real Estate Agent Events

Three rituals that built Jesse Itzler’s life resume

The entrepreneur who sold companies to Warren Buffett and Coca-Cola told AREC 2026 attendees that scheduling adventures matters…

First National Real Estate unveils a new brand identity following research that found a disconnect between perceptions of the brand and the trust earned by its members. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

A strong reputation deserved a stronger brand

CEO David Edwards and Communications Director Mark Jansen reveal the research behind First National's new identity, designed to…

Jellis Craig appoints Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management at Jellis Craig Boroondara, returning to the company where she began her career. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Jellis Craig Boroondara appoints industry leader Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management

Award-winning property management leader Alicia Lecky rejoins Jellis Craig, bringing operational expertise from Performance Property and Longview to…

Overseas buyer's emotional connection to a tree seals record Kedron apartment sale
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Overseas buyer’s emotional connection to a tree seals record Kedron apartment sale

Roslyn Rudd's preparation-first approach and a buyer's emotional connection to an unexpected feature delivered a record result and…

Petrie duplex hits street record despite neighbour's Michael Myers open home threats
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Petrie duplex hits street record despite neighbour’s Michael Myers open home threats

Lisa Black navigated threatening messages and a boundary dispute to deliver a street record for a first-home buying…

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Celebrity Homes

Inside the secret love nest Rudolph Valentino reportedly built for his silent film mistress

The meticulously restored 1923 Spanish Revival estate, rumoured to have been built by Rudolph Valentino for Pola Negri,…

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Features

The psychology of a failed listing

For agents prepared to rethink positioning, presentation and buyer psychology, a failed campaign can become the foundation for…

Industry News

Labor-Greens tax deal set to ignite real estate backlash as housing reforms edge closer

Greens support clears path for first tranche of tax reforms, with major changes to CGT, negative gearing and…

Partner Content

PM/ONE Returns to Sydney with 500 property management professionals expected to attend

More than 500 property management professionals expected at Hilton Sydney as PM/ONE returns for its second year, with…

Toowoomba (QLD) was a favourite for metro movers this quarter, with a 236 per cent increase from the same time last year. Image: Getty
News

Toowoomba explodes with 236% growth as regional migration smashes all-time records

Record capital city exodus sparks a property gold rush in regional hubs as the national index hits its…

Jason Watson's database strategy delivers $780,000 Bongaree sale in fortnight
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Jason Watson’s database strategy delivers $780,000 Bongaree sale in fortnight

Jason Watson secured $780,000 for a two-bedroom coastal home in Bongaree within a fortnight, using pre-market engagement and…

Industry News

Why Australia’s auction slowdown isn’t about a lack of buyers

A wave of nervous vendors pulling properties from the block drives the national clearance rate down to 48%,…

EBM RentCover highlights how agents can help landlords avoid common insurance misconceptions to prevent surprises at claim time. Image: Getty.
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The most common insurance assumptions landlords get wrong

From loss of rent to accidental damage, many landlords assume they're covered for more than they actually are—leaving…

Veteran Noosa luxury property specialist Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre after three decades in the Sunshine Coast market. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Noosa luxury property powerhouse Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre

Harcourts Property Centre strengthens its luxury property capability with the appointment of respected Noosa specialist Eric Seetoo

Explore Property welcomes the former Peter Lawton Property team to its network as Explore Property Bowen. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Explore Property welcomes Bowen office to the network

Explore Property founder Andrew Acton welcomes Bowen's newest office, as the team behind Peter Lawton Property begins a…

The historic Crespi Estate in Dallas relists for A$102 million, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in Texas. Image: realtor.com
Celebrity Homes

Inside the US$64 million mansion that hosted Coco Chanel, royalty and US presidents

Everything is bigger (and more expensive) in Texas, where America's most expensive home for sale has returned to…

Childhood nostalgia meets strategic pricing in West Pymble campaign
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Childhood nostalgia meets strategic pricing in West Pymble campaign

Lucie Trinco's two-week off-market testing strategy and meticulous vendor preparation created a competitive field that delivered a peak-market…

Local family secures first home after stepping up from apartment living in Tweed Heads
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Local family secures first home after stepping up from apartment living in Tweed Heads

Chris Holt of McGrath Coolangatta/Tweed Heads/Tweed Coast used deep suburb knowledge and accurate pricing to attract multiple offers…

Industry News

‘Axe the tax’: Jane Hume slams proposed changes

Jane Hume has called on Labor to scrap its negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms, branding them…

McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group appoints Jon McConkey as Head of Growth and Performance for its six Sydney offices. Image: supplied
Franchise News

McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group adds significant firepower with Jon McConkey

Jon McConkey joins McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group as Head of Growth and Performance, bringing more…

Perth is at the centre of Australia's housing supply squeeze, with Western Australia adding 3.2 people for every new home completed over the year to December 2025. Image: Getty
Industry News

Housing supply race exposes winners and losers as WA and Qld fall behind

New ABS data reveals which states are keeping pace with housing demand, with WA and Queensland facing the…

James Doole's agent network delivers prestige Remuera estate sale in 22 days
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James Doole’s agent network delivers prestige Remuera estate sale in 22 days

A collaborative approach with local high-end agents delivered a confidential prestige sale in Remuera's Double Grammar Zone after…

Daily follow-ups secure unconditional buyer after first open in Campbelltown
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Daily follow-ups secure unconditional buyer after first open in Campbelltown

Jake Tidmarsh's daily follow-ups and transparent communication strategy secured an unconditional offer in under a week, outpacing competing…