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INDUSTRY NEWS
Farmland values pause after 12-year growth streak
After more than a decade of near-constant growth, the Australian farmland market is finally showing signs of slowing, as higher costs, shifting commodity returns and cautious sentiment lead to a cooling in sales activity. While analysts say the fundamentals remain strong, the pause marks a notable adjustment for one of the country’s most resilient real estate sectors.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early stages of a market recovery.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Evolution of REA Group’s market intelligence offering set to deliver unparalleled data-led insights
The release of new residential benchmarking data expands REA’s market intelligence product suite to support agency growth and development.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Beyond the standard campaign: how to market a quirky property that defies its postcode
Some homes don’t fit the usual formula - and neither should their marketing. Buxton Real Estate’s Mathew Cox explains how he used AI tools, multicultural platforms, and a wider postcode reach to find the right buyer for a one-of-a-kind property.
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Agent Stories
Targeted campaign delivers six offers and fast sale in Belmont North
A three-bedroom weatherboard home at 67 Old Belmont Road, Belmont North, has sold for $907,000 in 17 days through Lisa Borstel of Raine & Horne Belmont. The single-level property with one bathroom and double garage attracted six offers via private treaty, selling $74,000 above the suburb’s median of $833,000 for three-bedroom houses. Lisa said limited stock at that price point…
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Agent Stories
Scarcity strategy drives 15-bid auction in blue-ribbon Earlwood street
A four-bedroom house in a tightly held Earlwood street has sold for $2.98 million after a competitive auction orchestrated by Christopher Chrysanthou and Steve Lembidakis from Raine & Horne Bardwell Park | Kingsgrove | Earlwood. The property at 69 Flers Avenue attracted five registered bidders and generated over 15 bids during a heated auction on 25 October, just 26 days…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Domain sees record audience growth after ownership change
Domain has recorded a spike in audience share across its platforms just four weeks after transitioning to a new ownership structure and increasing its marketing investment.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and all but ending hopes of an interest rate cut this year. The latest Consumer Price Index figures reveal renewed pressure from housing-related costs, prompting industry leaders to warn that affordability, confidence and supply are all at risk if policy settings don’t strike…
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Celebrity Homes
‘Home Improvement’ star Patricia Richardson lists Brentwood, LA family home for sale
Patricia Richardson’s long-time Brentwood residence blends privacy, comfort and classic East Coast design across nearly 6,700 square feet. Hidden behind tall hedges and double gates, the property offers generous living spaces and garden views throughout, making it both a family retreat and an entertainer’s home.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Green spaces boost property values by up to 17 per cent
Properties featuring greenery are commanding significant price premiums and attracting more buyer interest across Australia, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ghosts prefer prime real estate
New research has uncovered that ghosts and spirits in New Zealand appear to favour high-value properties and communal spaces rather than the stereotypical abandoned houses portrayed in horror films.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top North Shore agent Daniel Blagg steps up as DiJones Partner Licensee for Lindfield
Top-performing North Shore agent Daniel Blagg has become a Partner Licensee and Business Owner with DiJones Lindfield, marking a significant milestone in the company's licensee growth strategy.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
FloorScape is redefining what property data means in an AI-driven world
At just 26, Michael Cardillo has transformed FloorScape from Australia's benchmark for premium real estate floor plans into a company poised to revolutionise property data.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The new shape of BresicWhitney Inner West
BresicWhitney has unveiled the architectural renovation and expansion of its long-established Inner West office, reflecting the group’s enduring ambition to lead in all that it does.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Sprint to the finish: what agents should focus on between now and Christmas
With around seven selling Saturdays left before Christmas, The Agency’s CEO Matt Lahood says the best agents aren’t slowing down, they’re sharpening their focus. From setting clear expectations with vendors to planning a proper break, he believes the next few weeks are about finishing strong, staying visible, and setting up a smoother start to the new year.
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NSW Real Estate News
Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Johnson lists $19m Rose Bay harbourfront apartment
Luxury meets celebrity in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where Dancing with the Stars professional Kym Johnson and her husband, Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec, have listed their harbourfront Rose Bay apartment with a $19 million price guide. It's part of a property portfolio that spans Sydney, Los Angeles and New York.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions & The Harcourts Foundation support Orange Sky Laundry
Harcourts Solutions and the Harcourts Foundation have announced their second annual donation drive in support of Orange Sky Laundry, setting an ambitious target of $20,000 to fund mobile van operations.
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Real Estate News
Douglas Elliman launches global expansion with new offices in France and Monaco
Douglas Elliman has taken its first formal step into the global market, establishing offices across France and Monaco as part of its newly launched international division. The move signals the luxury brokerage’s growing focus on cross-border property demand, particularly from American buyers seeking footholds in Europe’s most exclusive destinations.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts NSW appoints Toni Atkinson as Property Operations Manager
Harcourts NSW has announced the appointment of Toni Atkinson as Property Operations Manager, bringing her extensive experience in property management and operational excellence to support the company's growing network across New South Wales.
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VIC Real Estate News
Victoria announces biggest planning overhaul in decades to fast-track housing
Victoria’s property and development sector is bracing for major change, with the Allan Labor Government unveiling sweeping planning reforms designed to fast-track housing projects, ease bottlenecks, and reduce approval times that have long frustrated builders, agents, and councils.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kochie warns RBA could “go nuclear” on interest rates if inflation climbs
With buyers watching every rate move and vendors weighing their next steps, agents will be paying close attention to the Reserve Bank’s Melbourne Cup Day decision. But according to Compare the Market’s David Koch, the odds of a rate cut are far from certain - and there’s still a real chance the RBA could “go nuclear” if inflation flares.
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Real Estate Agent Events
Double the impact to tackle homelessness
Bunnings will match the first $20,000 in donations to A Night Without Home, the inaugural campaign by the A Home for All Foundation, this Wednesday. REA Group will also match an additional $10,000, taking total matched donations to $30,000.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How to become the AI-recommended agent
Jimmy Burgess, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida and Chief Coaching Officer for HomeServices of America, explains how AI search is reshaping how sellers find agents, and how to get ahead of it.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Buyersagents.com.au launches to connect Australians with trusted, verified buyers’ agents and introduce independent quarterly awards for agent excellence
New platform buyersagents.com.au connects Australian property buyers with verified agents through data-driven profiles and quarterly excellence awards, bringing transparency to a market where "buyers have had very little visibility into who the best agents actually are."
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Celebrity Homes
Fashion designer Marc Ecko lists historic New Jersey mansion for $10 million
Fashion designer Marc Ecko has relisted his historic Gilded Age mansion in Bernardsville, New Jersey for just under $10 million (AUD 15.2 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Canadian rental market sees best affordability in two years after immigration cuts
Renters across Canada are experiencing the most affordable rental conditions in two years, with average asking rents declining for the twelfth consecutive month.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental growth accelerates amid record-low vacancy rates
Australia's rental market is strengthening with national vacancy rates hitting a new record low, driving up rental prices across the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gold Coast unit prices surpass Sydney
Gold Coast unit prices have overtaken Sydney's for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the Queensland coastal market that was once considered an affordable alternative to Australia's largest city.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
REMAX broker owners reconnect In Adelaide Hills
REMAX Australia hosted its annual broker retreat over an intimate and engaging few days in the stunning Adelaide Hills from October 19-21.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top agent Petar Krnjeta joins Harcourts
Leading real estate agent Petar Krnjeta has announced his move to Harcourts after 12 successful years in the industry, marking a significant new chapter in his already distinguished career.
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National
From blue-chip bargains to coastal climbers: McGrath’s suburb picks for 2026
The 2026 McGrath Property Report names 20 suburbs across four states tipped for growth, from Sydney’s Inner West to Tasmania’s emerging commuter belts.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
McGrath West launches Super Saturday 2026
McGrath West Group has launched its 2026 Super Saturday auction campaign, marking the sixth season of their highly successful strategy which culminates in a gala day of on-site auctions on January 31.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Forget the pep talks, this is what real mentoring looks like
Mentoring isn’t a buzzword in Elsie Corby’s office, it’s a daily discipline. Targets are tracked, standards are clear, and excuses don’t last long. “They’ve got to have measurable goals, and they have to be held accountable,” she says. “That’s how they learn what success really looks like.”
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Celebrity Homes
From Sinatra to the Reagans: A Beverly Hills party pad lists for AUD$30.8 million
A mid-century gem with deep Hollywood roots has hit the Beverly Hills market, asking just under US$20 million (AUD $30.8 million). Once home to MGM producer Armand Deutsch, whose parties drew the likes of Sinatra and the Reagans, the storied estate blends timeless design with a glittering past.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home loan intentions climb as Australians embrace property
Australian consumers are increasingly focused on property purchases, with home loan intentions jumping 46 per cent in just eight months, according to new research data.
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