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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
What’s driving Australia’s property market in the second half of 2025
With rates on pause and sentiment shifting, Australia’s property market is entering a new phase. Domain’s Dr Nicola Powell says the rest of 2025 will be shaped by localised trends, buyer confidence, and a return to market fundamentals.
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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
Household spending shows signs of recovery despite consumer caution
Household spending is gradually improving but the recovery remains fragile as consumers continue to be deliberate with their purchasing decisions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US private listings strategy could lead to industry “Armageddon,” warns NextHome CEO
The US real estate industry faces three potential futures as the debate over private listings intensifies, with one path potentially leading to catastrophic consequences for the market, according to a leading industry executive.
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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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Celebrity Homes
Fashion designer Richard Tyler’s $12M Italian Renaissance revival up for sale
A South Pasadena estate with a long list of famous owners is up for sale for US$12 million (AUD$18 million).
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Movers and Shakers
Marcus Muir appointed Head Auctioneer for McGrath Queensland
McGrath Estate Agents has appointed Marcus Muir as Head Auctioneer for Queensland as the company responds to surging auction demand across the state.
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Movers and Shakers
Frazer Yule and Daniel Clyde-Smith join Laing+Simmons Armidale ownership
Two long-term sales team members have taken ownership stakes in the award-winning Laing+Simmons Armidale office following a record June performance.
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Movers and Shakers
Trent Pool launches McGrath Merimbula
McGrath Estate Agents has expanded its New South Wales South Coast presence with experienced agent Trent Pool opening a new office in Merimbula.
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Movers and Shakers
Ashish and Swapnil Nanda open Laing+Simmons Angel Group
Family business transitions from independent operation to strengthen Laing+Simmons brand presence in key Sydney growth corridor.
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Movers and Shakers
Henry Robertson joins Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Sales team
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Henry Robertson as Executive – Investment Sales, bolstering its Investment Sales team in New South Wales.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens
Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA leading the rebound.
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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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TECH + SOCIAL
How TikTok’s demographic shift could reshape Australian commercial property
As TikTok’s user base matures, Australian commercial property stakeholders must prepare for a shift in retail expectations, tenant demand, and space activation strategies driven by evolving digital engagement patterns.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Manhattan townhouse with ties to Dr Seuss lists for US$13.5M
Tucked between Lexington and Park in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill, this 1870s townhouse comes with more than just ornate mouldings and modern upgrades—it comes with history. Once the longtime residence of Phyllis Cerf Wagner, a publishing insider with ties to Dr. Seuss and a guest list that included Judy Garland and Sinatra, the five-level property blends literary legacy with luxury living.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation supports The Shepherd Centre
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, is proud to announce its continued support for The Shepherd Centre through the allocation of recent grants.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Minimum wage falls short across most of EU countries
The minimum wage can’t cover basic living costs in nearly all European Union countries, with only Belgium offering enough for one person to survive.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
How this 24 year old built ScaleApp to help a generation plan their way into property ownership
At 24, Nick Melrose transformed his personal financial frustration into ScaleApp, a platform helping young Australians visualise pathways to property ownership. The tool combines budgeting and property analysis in an interactive 50-year timeline, allowing users to model real-world scenarios anonymously while building wealth strategies.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s rental market stalls as affordability pressures peak
After years of rising rents, new data shows Australia's rental market is slowing as affordability pressures force a shift in pace.
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Celebrity Homes
Price drop for Mariah Carey’s music mansion in Connecticut
The New Canaan estate where global superstar Mariah Carey recorded part of her latest album has just had its asking price revised. Once listed at $13.9 million USD (approx. $20.9 million AUD), the property—renowned for its architectural pedigree and celebrity connections—is now on the market for $12.4 million USD (approx. $18.6 million AUD).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Inside the business of growing million-dollar agents
She’s not your typical CEO, and her agents don’t run typical teams. Hayley Van de Ven doesn’t just grow numbers, she builds operators. From mindset to margin, she’s behind some of the most profitable, tightly run teams in the business. This is how.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Tapi Wins Residential Proptech of the Year for 2025
Property maintenance platform Tapi captures Australia's top proptech honors, winning Residential Proptech of the Year for transforming a traditional pain point into a competitive advantage for property managers across 400,000 properties in Australia and New Zealand.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Nigel Summerville Joins Harcourts RG Hope Island as Head of Sales
Harcourts Rodgers Group (RG) has appointed Nigel Summerville as the new Head of Sales.
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INTERNATIONAL
Co-location developments could deliver over 31,000 new homes across London
Co-location developments are gaining serious traction in London, offering a bold solution to the city’s dual housing and industrial land challenges. A new study from Turley reveals just how far the model has come—and what it could mean for the capital’s future.
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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
Everyone wants to be a Queenslander – especially the Blues, says REIQ
As State of Origin rivalry heats up ahead of the decider, Queenslanders won't be surprised to hear they've already scored a massive win - in the enviable lifestyle game.
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Celebrity Homes
Former NFL kicker builds hurricane-proof luxury home on Alabama coast
Former Atlanta Falcons placekicker Matt Bryant has created a hurricane-resistant dream home on Alabama's Gulf Coast that combines luxury living with practical safety features.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US housing market expected to cool in second half of 2025
US home values are projected to decline into next year as inventory rises and affordability challenges persist.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Domain launches free social media guide for agents
Looking to grow your brand and generate more leads through social media? Domain’s new guide offers actionable tips tailored to real estate agents.
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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is the cost-of-living crisis over? Finder survey reveals expert divide and a growing property class gap
Experts split on end of cost-of-living crisis as mortgage stress falls and property divide grows.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Units are now outpacing house prices
Apartments are now outperforming houses in the nation's three strongest property markets, driven by a severe undersupply of new units and a development pipeline increasingly focused on luxury projects.
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