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Movers and Shakers
Kaye Wyndham-Martin expands LJ Hooker presence in East Gippsland
Experienced real estate professional Kaye Wyndham-Martin has expanded her LJ Hooker business into Lakes Entrance and Metung in Victoria's growing East Gippsland region.
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Ray White
Mother’s Day tribute
This Mother's Day, five mother-child duos across the Ray White real estate network reveal how family values shape business success. From financial necessity to shared resilience, these partnerships demonstrate how lessons in tenacity and integrity transfer from parent to child while building thriving careers in property.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts SAS Deer Park opens
Leaders in Melbourne's western suburbs real estate market, Spencer Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, and Martin Vu, are proud to announce the opening of their very own Harcourts office in Deer Park.
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Celebrity Homes
Duran Duran bassist sell Los Angeles home for $7.8 million
Duran Duran bassist John Taylor and Juicy Couture co-founder Gela Nash-Taylor have sold their longtime Los Angeles residence for US$7.8 million as they prepare to relocate to the United Kingdom.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Vincent & Sandra Haupt celebrate success and freedom with @realty
Vincent and Sandra Haupt, respected veterans of the real estate industry, are celebrating their continued success and satisfaction with @realty, the innovative real estate network they joined back in 2017.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Gary Vee’s top AI & marketing tips for real estate agents
Gary Vaynerchuk, has been a great source of marketing inspiration to me over the years, from reading The Thankyou Economy when it first came out, through blazing trails in speaking and social media - and even for his love of wine.
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Movers and Shakers
Maggie Mackenzie joins Raine & Horne Lower North Shore
Experienced agent Maggie Mackenzie has joined the award-winning team at Raine & Horne Lower North Shore, bringing her local expertise and global experience to the powerhouse office.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New listings slow down in April
The Australian housing market experienced a slowdown in April, with new listings falling for the second consecutive month amid disruptions from back-to-back long weekends and the Federal Election.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland rental market tightens further in 2025
Queensland's rental market has started 2025 with even fewer options for tenants as vacancy rates continue to tighten across most of the state.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Real estate’s quiet reset: bringing humanity back into the conversation
Tech might be faster, but it’s not always better. Barry Plant's Spiro Drossos says the industry’s obsession with automation is costing agents something vital: real connection. From shifting vendor expectations to team morale and post-sale loyalty, he explains how bringing back the basics — genuine conversations, face-to-face care, and clear, simple language — is more important that ever.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Rata & Co Expands into the West
Harcourts Rata & Co is proud to announce its latest venture, expanding its highly successful operations into Melbourne's western suburbs with the opening of a brand-new office: Harcourts Rata & Co West.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW planning system reforms to streamline housing development
The NSW Government has passed significant reforms to streamline the planning system and accelerate housing development across the state.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
From Basics to Advanced: How Matterport’s Latest Tools Work Together to Enhance Property Marketing
Matterport's Fall and Winter 2024 releases enable agents to combine features like Defurnish with Property Intelligence, creating versatile property presentations that cater to both visual browsers and data-focused buyers while automating measurements and documentation across residential and commercial spaces.
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Movers and Shakers
Adeel Obaid: Building success from the ground up in Melbourne’s West
Adeel Obaid arrived in Australia on a student visa and started out working in hospitality, but a chance encounter with local real estate agents changed everything.
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Celebrity Homes
Graham Norton lists historic Manhattan carriage house for US$5.59 million
Irish comedian and broadcaster Graham Norton has put his unique Manhattan carriage house on the market for US$5.59 million, offering buyers a rare opportunity to own a piece of New York City history on one of the city's few remaining private mews.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Why skipping the neighbours at open homes could be costing you thousands
We’ve all done it — reused the same neighbour invite template with a quick address swap, or skipped it entirely. But what if those “nosy neighbours” are actually your best chance at a future listing or a golden referral? With 40% of buyers finding homes through someone they know, it’s time to ditch the template trap and start turning neighbours…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brookfield’s US$16B bet: buying big while property crashes
Brookfield Asset Management has raised $5.9 billion (approx. A$9.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 for its latest global real estate fund, bringing total commitments to $16 billion (approx. A$24.6 billion). This represents the firm’s largest real estate vehicle to date and comes amid rising investor interest in distressed commercial assets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Outer suburbs lead property price growth across Australia
Property prices in Australia's outer suburban areas are significantly outperforming inner-city markets, as buyers seek more affordable housing options amid ongoing affordability challenges.
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Elite Agent
Turning stress into real estate success
In real estate, stress isn’t just part of the job - it’s often the default setting. But according to author Meiron Lees, the real challenge isn’t the market, the clients, or the missed listings—it’s the 60,000 thoughts running through your head every day. He shares three simple but powerful mindset tools to help agents transform stress into clarity, build lasting…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Apartment approvals slump as focus shifts to delivery phase
Australia’s housing approvals have taken a hit, with apartment approvals seeing a significant drop in March, as the federal government now turns its attention to the delivery of its ambitious housing targets.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Why every real estate agent needs a SWOT analysis (and how ChatGPT can help)
A classic SWOT analysis is still one of the smartest ways to figure out where you stand—and where you should head next. With ChatGPT now capable of real-time research, this simple exercise becomes a powerful tool for spotting opportunities, dodging threats, and sharpening your competitive edge (without the overwhelm).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White West Realty launches across Melbourne’s thriving western corridor
In a bold move to redefine real estate service in Melbourne's booming west, experienced operators Darren Lambert and Cameron Vurovecz have unveiled Ray White West Realty, bringing three established offices under the banner of Australasia's largest real estate group.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Revolution comes to Pimpama
Eiles and Brittany Hunt opened their second real estate office this month, adding Pimpama as another stronghold for REMAX Revolution and marking a milestone globally as the first office in Australia to sport the new REMAX branding just launched by the global real estate powerhouse.
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Celebrity Homes
Inside the US$38.5M mansion for sale in Florida’s ultra-exclusive Bear’s Club
A newly constructed luxury mansion has hit the market for $38.5 million (approx. AUD $59.5 million) in the Bear’s Club, one of Florida’s most exclusive gated golf communities.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investor activity surges nationwide with Victoria lagging behind
Australian investors have ramped up their buying activity to near-decade highs, with Victoria being the notable exception according to new data.
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OPINION
The real KPI that’s silently draining your rent roll: burnout
You didn’t build your business to feel exhausted. When your energy shifts, your rent roll can too. Here’s how to move from overwhelm to alignment — and lead with clarity, profit, and purpose.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AUSTROS finalists get set for the Auctioneering Championships
The 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) will feature novice auctioneers for the first time, marking a significant expansion of the region's premier auctioneering competition.
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AI Tips and Tricks
How to make suburb snapshots look sharp using AI and Gamma
We eat with our eyes—and so do property owners. Whether it's mashed potato or a suburb report, presentation matters. In this edition of 30 Practical Property Prompts, you'll learn how to turn plain data into stunning, customised suburb snapshots using ChatGPT and Gamma. No design degree required.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant appoints Lee Woodward to run leadership training
Barry Plant has secured one of the most respected names in Australian real estate education, Lee Woodward, to deliver a tailored leadership and training program for its network.
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Celebrity Homes
Obama’s former summer retreat hits market for $39 million
A luxurious Martha's Vineyard estate once rented by former President Barack Obama and his family has been listed for sale at US$39 million, marking a significant offering in the island's high-end real estate market.
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Real Estate News
Aussie launches ‘Aussie for agents’ connecting agents to millions of buyers and vendors
Aussie, one of Australia's most trusted and recognised home loan brands, has launched Aussie for Agents - a new platform that will give agents a smarter, zero-cost way to market listings to millions of buyers and vendors while bringing necessary competition to the market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts SA introduces new performance coach Sam Owens
Harcourts South Australia is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its team, Sam Owens, who joins as the organisation's dedicated performance coach.
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INTERNATIONAL
Americans must now earn over US$114,000 to afford the median-priced home, Up 70% Since 2019
Buying a home in the United States has become significantly less attainable, with new data revealing that the annual income needed to afford a median-priced property has climbed to $114,000—up from $67,000 in 2019. As mortgage rates remain elevated and prices hold firm, many would-be buyers are being priced out. However, signs of a market shift are emerging, with increased…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Labor’s housing policies set to drive prices higher before boosting supply
Labor's election victory has put housing affordability at the centre of Australia's political agenda, with policies that experts say will initially drive prices higher before eventually increasing housing supply.
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TECH + SOCIAL
15 must-have CRM tools & features every real estate agent needs
In today's real estate industry, having a powerful, easy-to-use CRM isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential.
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