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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
Affordable housing outpaces market as first home buyer incentives fuel demand
Australia's most affordable properties are experiencing stronger price growth than typical homes, driven by government incentives and intense competition among first-time buyers entering the market.
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OPINION
How the receptionist made more money than the $1M agent last year
Michael Choi, founder of Area Specialist, presents a hypothetical scenario where a receptionist working standard hours out-earns a million-dollar real estate agent - not through commissions, but through a savvy Bitcoin investment. The story draws a sharp contrast between traditional income models and alternative wealth creation strategies, challenging real estate professionals to rethink how they build financial freedom.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property investors exit amid rising costs, tax pressures
Australia’s rental market is under renewed pressure as fresh figures show property investors leaving in increasing numbers, stripping thousands of homes from the nation’s already stretched rental pool. Industry analysis points to rising costs, tax uncertainty and regulatory changes as key drivers of the exodus, with experts warning the trend could deepen the rental crisis if left unchecked.
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Celebrity Homes
Block townhouse returns to market with $2m price guide – 10 years after selling for $2m
A South Yarra townhouse transformed on The Block: Triple Threat is back on the market after nearly a decade, showcasing its enduring architectural appeal and premium features.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era in Gladstone real estate
Two of Gladstone’s most respected and high-performing real estate agencies, Ray White Gladstone and LOCATIONS estate agents, have officially merged, bringing together nearly 60 professionals in the biggest team the region has ever seen.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property and Hockingstuart’s top performers celebrated at National Awards Night
Belle Property and Hockingstuart has honoured their highest achievers at the 2025 National Awards Nights, with more than 1500 members from across the country coming together to celebrate outstanding performance for the 2025 financial year.
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INTERNATIONAL
Canada’s condo market stumbles as retirees rethink strategy
Canada’s once-booming condo market is facing growing scrutiny as a viable retirement asset, with high inventory, falling rental yields, and shrinking unit sizes dampening investor confidence.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW councils offered $200m to speed up housing approvals
NSW Government says ‘carrot and stick’ approach is speeding up development times.
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Mindset and Personal Development
Father’s Day is extra special for doting dad Scott after ‘shock’ surgery
Brisbane real estate principal Scott Darwon faces Father's Day with renewed perspective after brain tumour surgery earlier this year. The 40-year-old father of two discovered the cancer during routine health checks and now bears a 15cm scar—a permanent reminder of life's fragility and the importance of early detection.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Melbourne dominates PropTrack CommBank First Home Buyer Report 2025 hotspots
First-home buyer activity is rising even as affordability hits a three-decade low, with Melbourne emerging as the nation’s biggest hotspot.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gold Coast overstretched: study finds city 14% beyond ‘ideal size’
The Gold Coast’s booming property market is colliding with population pressures, with a new study finding the city has outgrown its ideal size.
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INTERNATIONAL
Digital land records poised to unlock huge foreign investment in India
India’s push to fully digitise land records by December is set to streamline acquisitions, reduce disputes and attract higher levels of foreign direct investment into both residential and commercial real estate.
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Celebrity Homes
B-52s’ Kate Pierson lists quirky Woodstock cabin for sale
B-52s frontwoman Kate Pierson is parting ways with her quirky Woodstock hideaway, listing the three-bedroom cabin for $750,000 (AUD $1.1m).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Property Centre expands Bayside presence with new Birkdale office
Harcourts Property Centre has announced the opening of its newest office in Birkdale, marking another significant step in the company’s commitment to serving the Redlands and Bayside communities.
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OPINION
Why agents with 50+ sales dominate their markets, and how geography makes the difference
Ray White Chief Strategy Officer of Real Estate, Mark McLeod, says agents selling more than 50 homes a year share one clear trait: a sharp geographic focus.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White United Group continues growth trajectory with seventh office
Ray White United Group has marked another major milestone officially opening the network’s newest office, Ray White Arndell Park.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Spring property market heats up as auctions bounce back and vendors get realistic
Chief Auctioneer and owner of auctionWORKS, Jesse Davidson, says the slow winter is behind us, with spring delivering a clear shift in market sentiment as auctions pick up and buyers re-engage.
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Celebrity Homes
Roseanne Barr’s Hawaiian hideaway up for grabs, complete with bananas, bamboo shower and a pool slide
Comedian Roseanne Barr has put her 46-acre Hawaiian ranch on the market for US$1.95 million (AUD$3 million) after relocating to Texas, citing her age and inability to maintain the property as reasons for the sale.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property expands on the South Coast with new Mollymook and Milton office
Belle Property, one of Australia’s most respected real estate brands, is proud to announce the launch of a new office in the stunning South Coast hub of Mollymook and Milton.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Matt Sale comes home to Ray White
Ray White West End is delighted to announce the return of gun real estate agent and auctioneer Matt Sale, who has just rejoined the team after beginning his property career with the agency eight years ago.
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INTERNATIONAL
UK house prices show resilience
The UK property market is experiencing steady activity despite experts downgrading growth forecasts for the coming year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Detached house approvals increase as multi-unit approvals decline
Detached house approvals have risen by 0.6 per cent in July 2025, while multi-unit approvals experienced a significant drop, highlighting ongoing challenges in meeting Australia's housing targets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market spike following August rate cut
Australia's housing market has responded dramatically to the August interest rate reduction, with national house prices jumping 1.3 per cent in just one month according to new data.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Marketplace expands with new Centenary office opening
Harcourts Marketplace has announced the opening of its second office Harcourts Marketplace Centenary, based in Jindalee, marking a significant expansion for the established real estate team that has been serving Brisbane's western suburbs since 2017.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home prices reach new record high
Australian home prices have climbed to a fresh record high, rising 0.5 per cent in August and marking eight consecutive months of growth as the housing market gains momentum.
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TECH + SOCIAL
New AI and Privacy guide makes compliance easier for businesses
Australian regulators have released new guidance clarifying how privacy laws apply to AI, offering businesses a practical roadmap for compliance while using artificial intelligence tools.
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Celebrity Homes
Tyson and Paris Fury cash in on UK seaside home
Heavyweight champion offloads six-bedroom Morecambe home for £700,000 (A$1.45m), banking a sizeable profit despite trimming the price.
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INTERNATIONAL
Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman emerge as key entry points for expat buyers
Expatriates entering the UAE property market for the first time are broadening their horizons beyond Dubai, with new data from Property Finder showing Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi communities rising in appeal. The findings suggest a growing appetite for affordability, liveability and rental yield potential in secondary emirates - an important signal for agents, developers and investors positioning…
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