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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Queensland welcomes Jim Connors as new business performance coach
Harcourts Queensland is proud to announce the appointment of Jim Connors as its new Business Performance Coach. As a multiple award-winning business owner and seasoned real estate professional, Mr Connors brings a wealth of experience and a track record of exceptional results to the state's leadership team.
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Celebrity Homes
Surf icon’s former Mona Vale home hits the market with $7.5m+ price guide
A slice of Australian surf history has hit the market, with the Mona Vale beachfront home once owned by surfboard maker and Ugg boot pioneer Shane Stedman listed for $7.5 million-plus.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From legacy to leadership: Cameron Smart’s blueprint for modernising a family business
When Cameron Smart took over Ray White Cannington from his parents, he focused on more than preserving their legacy. Having grown up around open homes and auctions, he’s led the family business into a new era of digital marketing, modern systems and strong client-first values.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Hollywood star’s home that survived Palisades Fire hits market
A Colonial-style Los Angeles home built for Old Hollywood star Virginia Bruce in 1938 has been listed for $14.5 million (AUD$23 million) after surviving the recent Palisades Fire.
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INTERNATIONAL
US rental affordability hits four-year high as market cools
Rental affordability in the US has reached its best level in four years, with typical rentals now requiring 28.4 per cent of median household income nationwide, falling below the 30 per cent financial burden threshold.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Wine region property values driven by production volume, not prestige
Australia's most prestigious wine regions don't necessarily deliver the strongest property growth, with production volume and export economics proving more influential than reputation alone, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria blocks rental bidding at the source
The Victorian government has partnered with major real estate websites to prevent unlawful rental bidding practices by ensuring only single, fixed prices appear on rental listings.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Tasmania leads industry with groundbreaking AI training workshop
Harcourts Tasmania has made history by delivering the state's first large-scale interactive AI learning workshop for real estate professionals, bringing together more than 150 sales agents and property managers for a comprehensive day of practical AI upskilling.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts reunites top property management talent
Harcourts continues its strategic growth by welcoming Danielle Cargill as Head of Property Management at Harcourts RPG, reuniting her with Property Management Operations Manager for Harcourts Victoria, Rachel Atkin.
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Celebrity Homes
Sooshi Mango’s Joe Salanitri lists much-loved Mount Waverley home
Sooshi Mango’s Joe Salanitri is parting ways with the Mount Waverley home that’s been at the heart of his family life for the past decade - the place where his children were born, neighbours became friends, and even a dash to the hospital turned into a feel-good local story.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
10KADAY Challenge raises over $72,000 for Giant Steps
For the third consecutive September, the team at Ray White Lower North Shore Group traded office chairs for walking shoes, all in the name of supporting Giant Steps School.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Adelaide is now the second most unaffordable housing market
Australia's housing markets continue to rank among the world's least affordable, with all five major Australian cities now classified as "severely unaffordable" or worse according to the latest Demographia International Housing Affordability report.
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OPINION
Stand firm, trade smart, walk away: the three pillars of powerful negotiation
Ask most agents when negotiation begins, and they’ll point to the moment an offer lands. In reality, Mark Carter says it starts much earlier — sometimes from the very first phone call. Every discussion about price, commission or expectations is a form of negotiation. The agents who understand this don’t just react to objections; they shape the conversation long before…
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Video of the Week
 How Luke O’Kelly built an auction powerhouse in a non-auction market
When Ray White Semaphore principal Bianca Denham sat down with Luke O’Kelly from Ray White West End, he revealed how he turned a start-from-scratch office in Brisbane’s apartment market into one of the network’s top-performing auction businesses, despite beginning with no database, no auction experience and operating in a suburb where auctions were rare.
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INTERNATIONAL
School zones add up to 89% to property prices across New Zealand
Families hoping to buy into New Zealand’s top public school zones are paying steep premiums, with new data showing in-zone homes can cost up to 89 per cent more than those just outside the boundary.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
iD4me expands into New Zealand, delivering verified data on homeowners to Kiwi agents
Australian data intelligence platform iD4me has officially entered the New Zealand market, bringing with it a new era of verified information on homeowners designed to help real estate agents prospect smarter, save time, and build stronger relationships.
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Just Sold
Launceston house draws 17 offers in seven-day campaign
A Harcourts Launceston agent has sold a two-bedroom house at 18 Lord Street in just seven days after attracting 17 offers through strategic ‘offers over’ pricing. Jeremy Wilkinson of Harcourts Launceston has achieved a seven-day private treaty sale after implementing an ‘offers over’ pricing strategy that generated exceptional buyer interest. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house with single-car accommodation at 18 Lord…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The Apartment Specialist: How Luke Saville Sold 26 Properties Using Only Social Media
TL;DR: Luke Saville transformed his real estate business by making one brutal decision – saying no to everything except apartments. In 12 months, this strategic focus combined with authentic social media storytelling generated 26 direct sales from social platforms with no advertising, proving that specialisation beats generalisation every time. Meet Your Host: Claudio Encina Stepping in as this weeks host,…
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BEST PRACTICE
Why great real estate leaders know when to step back
The best agency leaders understand that growth depends on trust. Here’s how to hand over responsibility without losing control and why embracing what you don’t know may be the smartest business move you make.
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Celebrity Homes
Sienna Miller’s storybook cottage hits the market
Actress Sienna Miller has listed her charming thatched-roof cottage in the English countryside for £1.95 million (AUD$4.07 million).
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Just Sold
Coffee truck and community engagement drive 12-bidder auction in Westbourne Park
A Klemich Real Estate agent has sold a three-bedroom house in Adelaide’s Westbourne Park for A$1.435 million in just 21 days, well below the suburb’s 93-day market average. Brenton Milewski from Klemich Real Estate sold 14 Samson Avenue through a strategy that combined social media promotion, targeted database marketing and neighbourhood engagement, culminating in an auction that attracted over 60…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Love for family inspires Ray White duo to grow their business
Ray White is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Alstonville, led by the dynamic team of Alex Gibbon and Dan Clark.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising unemployment could trigger earlier rate cuts
Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly jumped to 4.5 per cent in September, potentially accelerating the timeline for interest rate cuts that would benefit the property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Growth in construction costs falls to lowest level in decade
Construction costs are continuing to climb from an already elevated base, with a 0.6 per cent increase recorded in the September quarter.
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INTERNATIONAL
Qatar to grant title deeds and residency visas within days to foreign property buyers
Qatar is accelerating its efforts to attract international investment by allowing foreign property buyers to receive ownership title deeds and residency visas within days of purchase.
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Movers and Shakers
Ervin Niyaz joins Colliers’ Melbourne North West team
Experienced commercial property specialist Ervin Niyaz has been appointed as Director, Investment Services at Colliers' Melbourne North West team based at Essendon Fields.
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Movers and Shakers
Anthony Hunt to lead new Coronis Asset Management division
Anthony Hunt has been appointed as Director of Coronis Asset Management, a new division designed to improve landlord support across the Coronis network.
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Movers and Shakers
Neya Perovec appointed Chief Operating Officer at Realmark
Realmark has appointed Neya Perovec as Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 16 years of property industry experience to strengthen the group's operational excellence.
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Movers and Shakers
Ken Oliver joins RT Edgar Portsea | Sorrento
Real estate veteran Ken Oliver has joined RT Edgar Portsea | Sorrento, bringing nearly five decades of industry experience to the team.
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Movers and Shakers
Cath Stubbings appointed Executive Director at Kay & Burton
Kay & Burton has appointed Cath Stubbings as Executive Director and Group Board Member, recognising her leadership of the firm's Property Management, Concierge and Luxury Stays divisions.
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Movers and Shakers
Alex Raymond joins Knight Frank as Director of Office Leasing
Knight Frank has appointed Alex Raymond as Director, Office Leasing, where she will focus on delivering expert leasing solutions in the Sydney CBD.
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Just Sold
Bondi Junction apartment shatters suburb record with $3.21m sale
A two-bedroom apartment at Eastgate Gardens in Bondi Junction has sold for $3.21 million, setting a new suburb record after a targeted 24-day campaign by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith. The result came from strategic pre-marketing and a VIP launch that attracted buyers across all demographics—downsizers, upgraders and investors—creating the competitive tension that drove five registered bidders to push…
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Just Sold
Strategic marketing delivers seven-day sale in competitive Wareemba market
A five-bedroom family home at 4 Kirrang Street, Wareemba has sold via private treaty after just seven days on the market, following a comprehensive marketing campaign led by Tony Nico of CobdenHayson Drummoyne. The property, which includes three bathrooms and four car spaces, attracted significant buyer interest through a multi-channel approach combining professional photography, video content, premium portal listings on…
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Celebrity Homes
Jamie Durie lists luxury eco-home for $33 million
Jamie Durie is selling his dream eco-home overlooking Pittwater on Sydney's northern beaches with a price guide of $33 million, after a decade-long creation process.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation celebrates $10 Million raised, directly benefiting 1,585 charities worldwide
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, has announced it has achieved a significant milestone having raised over $10 million in funds since its inception in 2008, supporting 1,585 charities, sports clubs, and community groups across New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.
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