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INDUSTRY NEWS
“Affordable” homes vanish as housing burden deepens for young Australians
First-home buyers are being squeezed harder than ever, with entry-level homes rising faster than premium properties, deposits now taking more than eight years to save, and mortgage repayments hitting a 20-year high, new Domain data shows.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts embraces R U OK? Day with mental health support initiative
Leading real estate company Harcourts is marking R U OK? Day by reinforcing its commitment to mental health support within the industry through the promotion of its dedicated Harcourts RealCare App and encouraging meaningful conversations across its network.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From eyeliner to empire: Leanne Pilkington’s 30 years at Laing+Simmons
Her first sale was scribbled down with an eyeliner pencil on the back of a business card. Three decades later, Leanne Pilkington is running one of Australia’s best-known real estate networks. It’s a career she never wanted, built on discipline, resilience and an instinct for doing “the right thing, always.”
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INTERNATIONAL
Branded residences boom as luxury buyers seek community, wellness and status
Once the preserve of luxury hotels, branded residences are expanding fast — with fashion, motor and wellness brands selling homes that promise not just comfort, but community.
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Celebrity Homes
Back to the Future star puts Santa Barbara retreat on the market
Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd is parting ways with his Montecito retreat, listing the three-bedroom Santa Barbara estate for $9.8 million (US $6.385 million). Set on more than six acres with sweeping ocean views, the property blends contemporary design with a sense of calm and seclusion.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s housing market hits $11.1 trillion milestone
Fresh ABS figures show Australia’s residential housing stock has soared to $11.1 trillion, with the average home now valued at more than $1 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property industry unites behind new foundation to tackle homelessness
Australia's property industry launches A Home for All Foundation to combat homelessness, with every dollar raised going directly to those in need. The initiative invites professionals to experience "A Night Without Home" this October, highlighting the 94% of homelessness that remains hidden from public view.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Northern Beaches welcomes two strategic agent appointments
Cameron Macdonald has joined the Palm Beach office with a focus on Avalon, while Nick Albert is focused on Dee Why.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Award winning Hunter agency expands again following new acqusition
One of the Hunter Valley’s largest real estate groups has expanded once more, completing the full acquisition of neighbouring agency Century 21 Aaron Walter.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US housing affordability expected to return to normal by 2030
US housing affordability could return to normal levels by 2030 if home price growth stabilises and mortgage rates fall to 5.5%, offering hope to frustrated homebuyers.
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Celebrity Homes
Fitness influencers purchase $3m cement home in Gold Coast
A unique Gold Coast property made entirely of microcement has sold for $3 million to fitness influencers Jarrah Martin and Courtney McConnell, setting a new dry-block record for Robina.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts expands to Midland with new office opening
Harcourts WA has proudly announced its expansion into the Midland and Districts market with the official opening of Harcourts District, led by principal partners Ryan and Jamie Jaura.
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OPINION
How to turn social media followers into real-life landlord clients
You're showing up on social media, posting regularly, maybe even getting a few likes, but are those likes turning into landlord clients? According to Ellen Bathgate, they can.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
CBD retail recovery sweeps Australia but Sydney is lagging
Most of Australia's CBD retail markets are showing strong signs of recovery with vacancy rates dropping significantly over the past year, though Sydney has emerged as a concerning exception according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional Australia continues to attract city dwellers despite national slowdown
Regional Australia remains a magnet for city dwellers, with 26 per cent more people moving to regional areas than those heading in the opposite direction.
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Elite Agent
Why top agents stall: the psychology of comfort over change in real estate sales
“I’ve always done it this way.” It’s the comfort phrase of countless top agents, but as sales psychologist Pancho Mehrotra of Frontier Performance points out, it’s also the biggest handbrake on future growth. What once delivered success can quietly trap even high performers in cycles of resistance, slowing results and stalling income. The psychology behind it isn’t laziness, it’s wiring.…
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Celebrity Homes
Survivor champion’s award-winning Paddington home hits the market
A luxurious six-bedroom Paddington home owned by memory coach and former Survivor contestant Anastasia Woolmer is now for sale as the family prepares to downsize.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Cybersecurity for real estate agents: Threats, tips & insurance
Real estate agencies have become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking sensitive client data, from financial details to personal identification. As attacks through phishing, vishing and ransomware surge, these businesses face unique vulnerabilities due to mobile workforces and multiple digital platforms connecting agents, clients and contractors.
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INTERNATIONAL
Weak dirham attracts British property investors to Dubai
The falling value of the UAE dirham is creating new opportunities for British property investors looking to purchase homes in Dubai.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Average home loan projected to top $1.1m as lending recovery drags to 2036
Australia’s mortgage market faces a long road back to its Covid-era highs, with new analysis warning it may take until 2036 for lending volumes to recover - and by then the average loan could exceed $1.1 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney Metro suburbs carry a hefty premium, but price growth trails wider market
Homes near Sydney’s Metro stations command some of the city’s steepest prices, but new data shows value growth is lagging behind more affordable suburbs.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Edge Case Episode 1: Should Star Agents Get Special Treatment?
It’s the tension every office knows: Your top performer wants more. The team feels undervalued. Someone’s about to leave. But who should it be? Welcome to Edge Case, a new part of Thought Leaders, where we take controversial industry beliefs and properly debate them. No panel discussions where everyone agrees. No softball questions. Just structured debate with real data and…
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Movers and Shakers
Top executive Melina Cruickshank resigns from REA Group
REA Group Chief Product and Audience Officer, Melina Cruickshank, has resigned from the company.
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Celebrity Homes
Brad Pitt buys $12 million Hollywood Hills mansion
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has purchased a US$12 million ($AUD18 million) Spanish-style mansion in the prestigious Outpost Estates enclave of Hollywood Hills, adding to his impressive real estate portfolio.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Peter Diamantidis’ growth formula: 7 Offices, 100+ staff by 38
At 38, Peter Diamantidis has built a western Sydney real estate empire with seven Ray White offices, more than 100 staff, 3,000 managements and 358 personal sales in the past year, all while sticking to what he calls a “no d**khead policy.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand lifts foreign buyer ban on $5m luxury homes
New Zealand is rolling out the welcome mat for the ultra-wealthy, reopening its doors to foreign buyers at the luxury end of the property market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Matt Micallef builds Gold Coast network with bold expansion
Ray White rising star and top-performing principal Matt Micallef has expanded his Gold Coast presence in a bold move, acquiring three established Ray White offices - Nerang, Oxenford and Canungra - as part of his growing real estate network.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Victoria welcomes Harcourts Greater Melton
Harcourts Victoria is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Harcourts Greater Melton, bringing the signature Harcourts charm and expertise to the heart of the Greater Melton community.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Sid Arora joins RWC Queensland
RWC Queensland has announced the appointment of experienced commercial property professional Sid Arora, who joins the Brisbane CBD headquartered agency business which is led by Tom Barr.
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Movers and Shakers
Dan Dixon to lead Knight Frank Asia-Pacific capital markets
Knight Frank has appointed Dan Dixon as Head of Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific, as the firm expands its expertise for investors in the region.
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Movers and Shakers
Highland opens flagship headquarters at landmark Parc Development in Cronulla
Leading integrated real estate agency Highland has officially opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art headquarters within the transformative PARC development in Cronulla, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth journey.
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Movers and Shakers
Industrial specialists team up for Western Sydney expansion
Two specialist industrial property agencies have announced a strategic co-branded partnership that leverages more than a century of combined sales, leasing and property management expertise across Western Sydney. LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown, a leading agency in its market for more than three decades, has rebranded to Parkside Commercial South Western Sydney, aligning with Parkside Commercial Western Sydney, which was launched…
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Movers and Shakers
Richard Trumbull joins Knight Frank in new tenant representation role
Knight Frank has appointed Richard Trumbull as Partner, Tenant Representation - Industrial, in a newly created position focused on growing the firm's industrial tenant representation offering nationally.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Network’s top property management professionals come together at REMAX Platinum Plus forum
A distinguished cohort of REMAX Australia's leading property management professionals gathered in Brisbane for the second annual Platinum Plus Property Management forum last week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National property listings rise, but old stock points to unrealistic pricing
Australian property listings rose in August, led by Sydney and Melbourne, but overpriced homes risk sitting unsold this spring.
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