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INDUSTRY NEWS
Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens
Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA leading the rebound.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Gonnie Nahar opens Belle Property Parkinson
Accomplished agent Gonnie Nahar has launched Belle Property Parkinson, bringing premium real estate services to Brisbane's growing southern suburb.
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TECH + SOCIAL
How TikTok’s demographic shift could reshape Australian commercial property
As TikTok’s user base matures, Australian commercial property stakeholders must prepare for a shift in retail expectations, tenant demand, and space activation strategies driven by evolving digital engagement patterns.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Manhattan townhouse with ties to Dr Seuss lists for US$13.5M
Tucked between Lexington and Park in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill, this 1870s townhouse comes with more than just ornate mouldings and modern upgrades—it comes with history. Once the longtime residence of Phyllis Cerf Wagner, a publishing insider with ties to Dr. Seuss and a guest list that included Judy Garland and Sinatra, the five-level property blends literary legacy with luxury living.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation supports The Shepherd Centre
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, is proud to announce its continued support for The Shepherd Centre through the allocation of recent grants.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Minimum wage falls short across most of EU countries
The minimum wage can’t cover basic living costs in nearly all European Union countries, with only Belgium offering enough for one person to survive.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
How this 24 year old built ScaleApp to help a generation plan their way into property ownership
At 24, Nick Melrose transformed his personal financial frustration into ScaleApp, a platform helping young Australians visualise pathways to property ownership. The tool combines budgeting and property analysis in an interactive 50-year timeline, allowing users to model real-world scenarios anonymously while building wealth strategies.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s rental market stalls as affordability pressures peak
After years of rising rents, new data shows Australia's rental market is slowing as affordability pressures force a shift in pace.
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Celebrity Homes
Price drop for Mariah Carey’s music mansion in Connecticut
The New Canaan estate where global superstar Mariah Carey recorded part of her latest album has just had its asking price revised. Once listed at $13.9 million USD (approx. $20.9 million AUD), the property—renowned for its architectural pedigree and celebrity connections—is now on the market for $12.4 million USD (approx. $18.6 million AUD).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Inside the business of growing million-dollar agents
She’s not your typical CEO, and her agents don’t run typical teams. Hayley Van de Ven doesn’t just grow numbers, she builds operators. From mindset to margin, she’s behind some of the most profitable, tightly run teams in the business. This is how.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Tapi Wins Residential Proptech of the Year for 2025
Property maintenance platform Tapi captures Australia's top proptech honors, winning Residential Proptech of the Year for transforming a traditional pain point into a competitive advantage for property managers across 400,000 properties in Australia and New Zealand.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Nigel Summerville Joins Harcourts RG Hope Island as Head of Sales
Harcourts Rodgers Group (RG) has appointed Nigel Summerville as the new Head of Sales.
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INTERNATIONAL
Co-location developments could deliver over 31,000 new homes across London
Co-location developments are gaining serious traction in London, offering a bold solution to the city’s dual housing and industrial land challenges. A new study from Turley reveals just how far the model has come—and what it could mean for the capital’s future.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
FOUNDIT Launches in Sydney with Leading Buyers Agent
Sabeen Akbani joins as FOUNDIT’s first Market Expert in Sydney, bringing deep local expertise to the platform’s growing national presence.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now
While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many in the property industry reassessing what’s next. Here's how key real estate voices are interpreting the pause — and what it could mean for the months ahead.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From intensive care to property management: Kate Hansen’s real estate rise
Kate Hansen has overcome extraordinary medical challenges to build a successful career in property management while embracing motherhood.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Everyone wants to be a Queenslander – especially the Blues, says REIQ
As State of Origin rivalry heats up ahead of the decider, Queenslanders won't be surprised to hear they've already scored a massive win - in the enviable lifestyle game.
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Celebrity Homes
Former NFL kicker builds hurricane-proof luxury home on Alabama coast
Former Atlanta Falcons placekicker Matt Bryant has created a hurricane-resistant dream home on Alabama's Gulf Coast that combines luxury living with practical safety features.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US housing market expected to cool in second half of 2025
US home values are projected to decline into next year as inventory rises and affordability challenges persist.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Domain launches free social media guide for agents
Looking to grow your brand and generate more leads through social media? Domain’s new guide offers actionable tips tailored to real estate agents.
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OPINION
From sales to strategy: Why becoming a non-selling principal was the right move
Breaking industry norms, Ben Kingsberry learned that stepping away from active selling created a stronger business foundation. By choosing leadership over competition with his own team, he built a thriving 60-person agency where salespeople close up to 60 deals annually without competing against the boss for listings.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is the cost-of-living crisis over? Finder survey reveals expert divide and a growing property class gap
Experts split on end of cost-of-living crisis as mortgage stress falls and property divide grows.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Units are now outpacing house prices
Apartments are now outperforming houses in the nation's three strongest property markets, driven by a severe undersupply of new units and a development pipeline increasingly focused on luxury projects.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Leading Eastern Suburbs agent Catherine Dixon returns to BresicWhitney
BresicWhitney is proud to announce the return of esteemed Eastern Suburbs sales agent Catherine Dixon, in a move that marks a full-circle moment nearly a decade in the making.
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Celebrity Homes
Home run listing: Yoenis Céspedes’ $30M ranch hits the market
Former New York Mets star Yoenis Céspedes has put his 400-acre Port St. Lucie estate on the market for $30 million (approx. AUD $45 million). Designed for privacy, performance, and serious wow factor, the property—dubbed “La Potencia II”—features a 16,000 sq ft main residence, equestrian facilities, a personal barber shop, and even a batting cage.
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INTERNATIONAL
India overtakes APAC peers as commercial property sentiment holds strong
India has emerged as the most resilient commercial real estate market in the Asia-Pacific region, outpacing traditionally strong performers such as Greater China and Australia.
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BEST PRACTICE
How real estate agents can escape the ‘Spinach Tax’ and build true financial freedom
Most real estate agents are brilliant at generating income, but when it comes to keeping it, growing it, and turning it into long-term freedom, many fall short. Michael Choi breaks down why relying on GCI alone is a trap, how the so-called “spinach tax” eats away at your earnings, and the practical steps agents can take to shift from selling…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency rewards property management talent in Tasmania
National real estate brand The Agency has highlighted its growing Tasmanian property management business and championing of talent with Crystal Blazely taking on the General Manager of Property Management role in Launceston.
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Movers and Shakers
Jane Cohen appointed Chief Strategy Officer at REA Group
Jane Cohen has joined REA Group as Chief Strategy Officer, bringing over 25 years of strategic experience to the Executive Leadership Team.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jellis Craig strengthens presence in Port Phillip
Jellis Craig Albert Park has further strengthened its foothold in Port Phillip by welcoming experienced Directors Simon Jones and Gerald Betts to their team.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers tripped up by ‘genuine savings’ rule
Agents need to be aware that first home buyers are finding their mortgage applications derailed by a little-known lending requirement despite having saved the minimum deposit required by most banks.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Pet-friendly rentals attract tenants faster
Landlords who welcome pets in their rental properties are finding tenants significantly faster than those who don't.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One in four Kiwis ‘accidentally’ buy a home, new survey reveals
A new survey has revealed just how quickly curiosity can turn into commitment in New Zealand’s property market. Nearly a quarter of Kiwis admit to buying a home without planning to.
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Celebrity Homes
Renovated North Sydney home of Sydney to Hobart skipper heads to auction
Sydney to Hobart sailor Andrew Butler and his wife Amber have listed their renovated North Sydney terrace, drawing strong early interest. The five-bedroom home at 4 Neutral Street launched this week with a $4.1 million guide and has already attracted 50 inquiries ahead of its August 2 auction.
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Movers and Shakers
Lachlan Vidler takes the helm at PIPA
Lachlan Vidler has been appointed as the new board chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), succeeding Nicola McDougall who is stepping down after more than a decade of service.
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