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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White On Point Realty Group launches in Omaha, Matakana and Point Wells
Ray White New Zealand is proud to welcome Ray White On Point Realty Group to its ever-growing network, servicing the picturesque coastal communities of Omaha, Matakana and Point Wells.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jellis Craig expands footprint across Whitehorse with strategic office acquisition
Premium real estate agency Jellis Craig has expanded its footprint across the sought-after eastern suburbs, with Director Hugh Francis and his team joining Jellis Craig Whitehorse.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US home sales slump as prices reach record highs
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels since September last year, while median home prices have simultaneously hit an all-time high.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
WA maintains economic dominance for fourth straight quarter
Western Australia has retained its position as Australia's top-performing economy for the fourth consecutive quarter.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Industry calls for tax cuts on housing
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to put housing at the centre of the upcoming Economic Reform Roundtable.
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INTERNATIONAL
Refurb boom in London as eco demand outpaces supply
Financial firms drive uptake of sustainable office upgrades amid scarcity of premium space.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
The spring before Spring: why now is the time to coil, not coast
As the midyear chill sets in and many agents slip into cruise control, the top performers know better. Winter isn’t the time to wind down, it’s the time to wind up. Shane Kempton, CEO of Harcourts WA, says agents shouldn’t wait for Spring to bring momentum; they should be creating it now.
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Ray White
Ray White’s auction stars for 2024-25
Ray White celebrates its auction excellence with 110 members named to the prestigious Tony Fountain recognition program, honoring agents who conducted at least 40 auctions with a 50% clearance rate. From Brisbane's Ethan Petrie with 152 auctions to Perth's Vivien Yap breaking records, these specialists demonstrate why auctions remain central to the company's market leadership.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Bette Davis estate property hits market for US$15 million
A luxurious oceanfront estate built on the former property of Hollywood legend Bette Davis has been listed for US$15 million (AUD$23 million) in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW housing pipeline expands with 10,800 new homes
The New South Wales government has declared 30 additional major housing projects as State Significant Development (SSD), potentially adding more than 10,800 new homes to the state's housing pipeline.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tying the knot versus cutting ties: marriage and divorce trends hint at property market movements
Latest ABS data shows a rise in marriages and a dip in divorces, pointing to shifts in housing demand as newlyweds enter the market and fewer couples split assets.
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Elite Agent
Time is Money: Kirstin Dunn’s Approach to AI Implementation That Saves 17+ Hours Weekly
TL;DR: Kirstin Dunn founded Semple Property Group from her dining room table in 2013, scaling it to more than $54 million through traditional relationship-building and exceptional service. But when AI emerged as a viable business tool, she approached it the same way she approached scaling her business: with strategic experimentation, transparent communication, and an unwavering focus on time optimisation. In…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Unlocking Growth: How Agents Are Winning in Today’s Market
New report reveals lead generation remains the top challenge for real estate agents, with nearly half struggling to find quality prospects. As technology reshapes the industry, successful agents aren't working harder, they're leveraging better systems and agency support to nurture leads and stand out from competitors.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Community is currency
While others chase clicks and cold leads, @realty MD, JJ Taylor, says the agents who win are the ones who show up - consistently, locally, and with intent. He highlights why community is still the most powerful tool in real estate, and how genuine relationships drive long-term success.
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Celebrity Homes
Ellen DeGeneres lists UK farmhouse
Celebrity couple Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have put their sprawling UK farmhouse on the market for US$30 million (AUD$45 million) just one year after purchasing the property.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Commercial property market shifts to larger deals as transaction numbers fall
Australia's commercial property market recorded $59.9 billion in transactions during the 2024/25 financial year, showing a trend toward fewer but larger deals according to new research.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
What makes a great PM? Four stories from the field
From air freight couriers to beauty therapists, Barry Plant's property managers reveal how they found purpose in an often-overlooked profession. "If you can make both parties happy in a day, that's a good day," says one veteran who's spent 15 years bridging the gap between landlords and tenants.
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Movers and Shakers
Jack Harvey opens Coronis Strathpine
Top Queensland agent Jack Harvey has opened his own partnership franchise with Coronis Group in Strathpine, taking the next step in his successful real estate career.
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Movers and Shakers
Ayre Real Estate expands with new acquisition
Adrian Wilson's Ayre Real Estate has acquired City Residential Property Surry Hills, expanding its apartment-focused services across Sydney's inner-city suburbs.
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Movers and Shakers
Professionals Port Augusta embraces new brand after 25 years
William Irons and the Port Augusta team have joined the recently transformed Professionals network, becoming one of the first offices to showcase the group's fresh branding.
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INTERNATIONAL
Singapore home sales more than double in first half of 2025
Singapore developers have delivered a blockbuster first half of 2025, moving 4,634 private homes - more than double the 1,889 units sold in the same period last year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Families paying six-figure premiums for top school catchments
Families are paying premiums of up to $1.3 million for houses in sought-after public school catchment zones in Sydney and Melbourne, though these investments don't always deliver stronger long-term capital growth.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Behind every great property is a great PM
On National Property Managers Day, we asked you to shine a light on the PMs who do the hard yards, and your stories delivered. From chaotic callouts to moments of real care, they painted a clear picture of just how much these professionals handle without fanfare.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Beyond portal placement: the VPA strategy reshaping vendor attraction
Australian real estate agencies are revolutionising vendor-paid advertising by shifting from portal-dominated strategies to branded multi-channel campaigns. This approach not only reduces portal dependency but transforms marketing expenses into powerful listing-generation tools that build agency brands while delivering superior results for property sellers.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property Mosman welcomes two rising stars as momentum builds across Mosman and the Lower North Shore
Belle Property Mosman continues to strengthen its footprint across the Lower North Shore, proudly welcoming two talented and dynamic agents, Gemma Simons and Jessica Stubberfield, to its high-performing team.
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Celebrity Homes
Steven Seagal’s former ranch hits the market at $14.5 million
A 190-acre estate once owned by Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock is back on the market in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, with an asking price more than triple its 1995 sale. Known as Rancho Arroyo Perdido, the property is listed for over US$11.5 million (approx. A$17.3 million).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts NSW donates $3,000 to Odyssey House NSW to support families in recovery
The Harcourts Foundation has proudly donated $3,000 to Odyssey House NSW to support their life-changing Family Recovery Centre programs.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Victoria Turner joins Ray White in major move for Omaha market
High performing salesperson, Victoria Turner, has joined Ray White as a leading salesperson in a new Ray White office set to open in the heart of the region’s luxury coastal market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One House One Approval could streamline housing development
The complex approval system for new homes in Australia is hampering housing affordability, with industry leaders calling for a more streamlined approach to address the nation's housing crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The “fortress suburbs” where price pressure hits a wall
In most property markets, rising prices in one suburb tend to push buyers into neighbouring areas offering better value. But not always. A recent analysis by Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee has identified a rare category of suburbs that remain insulated from affordability pressures—so-called “fortress suburbs.”
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital city property prices rise in unison as market momentum builds
No rate cut - yet - but housing demand and tight supply continue to drive growth across Australia
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Aussie launches major Find. Buy. Own. brand campaign
Aussie rebrands from mortgage broker to comprehensive property platform with its "Find. Buy. Own." campaign, featuring zero-cost agent listings and a Property Search with over 100,000 properties. The initiative responds to research showing 65% of homeowners feel "stuck" in today's complex market.
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Celebrity Homes
Inside Maria Sharapova’s $25M beach mansion, and it doesn’t even have a tennis court
Retired tennis superstar Maria Sharapova is making headlines again, this time not with her backhand, but with a jaw-dropping real estate play. The five-time Grand Slam champion has just listed her striking Manhattan Beach residence for $24.995 million (approx. AUD $37.5 million).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Tom Donnelly appointed as Head of Commercial NAI Harcourts Australia
Harcourts Australia is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Donnelly as their new Head of Commercial NAI Harcourts Australia.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top agent Steven Kremer joins Ray White Centenary
Steven Kremer, the leading real estate agent in Jindalee with more than 21 years of industry experience, has joined Ray White Centenary as co-director alongside Cameron Crouch, bringing his exceptional track record and deep local expertise to the new business.
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