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INTERNATIONAL
EU to crack down on Airbnb-style rentals as housing costs spark ‘social crisis’
The European Commission is preparing to introduce its first continent-wide affordable housing plan, targeting the rising influence of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. The proposed measures aim to curb soaring rents and housing shortages across Europe, which have fuelled social tension and political unrest.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney leads auction upswing with busiest week since April
The Australian auction market is set for its most active period in months, with Sydney emerging as the standout performer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lower rates and tight rental markets fuel investor return
Investor confidence in Australia’s property market has rebounded, with REA Group’s latest PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report showing investor lending at its strongest level in almost a decade amid easing mortgage rates and a shortage of rental supply.
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LEADERSHIP
Six questions every real estate leader should ask to keep their team thriving
Behind every high-performing agency is a motivated team, but how often do leaders really check in with their people? Here’s how six simple questions can reveal what’s working, what’s not, and how to keep your agents engaged and thriving.
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Just Sold
Bondi Junction unit sells $199,000 above median after buyer lifts offer
April Strauss of The Agency Eastern Suburbs has secured the sale for a nine-year-old, one-bedroom unit in Bondi Junction – almost $200,000 above the local median and beyond the buyer’s initial offer. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with car space at 253 Oxford Street sold via private treaty after 56 days on market, well below the 87-day suburb average for comparable…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
“The future is AI and that future is now!” Antony Catalano, View Media Group (VMG) Executive Chairman
Propic unveils major AI feature release, as View Media Group expands its integrated tech ecosystem to give agents smarter tools, stronger leads, and a competitive edge.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Toby Campbell set to take Ray White CRE to next level
Toby Campbell has taken the reins of Ray White CRE, the iconic real estate business in Melbourne's most coveted inner-city enclaves - East Melbourne and Collingwood.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Brendon Heenan brings award-winning expertise to One Agency
One Agency Select Realty has announced that Mr Brendon Heenan, one of the Kapiti Coast's most distinguished and recognised real estate professionals, has joined its ranks.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Sales agents are no longer moving for money
Why do agents really move? It’s a question agency leaders have debated for years, but new data from VREC suggests the answer may have changed. After two years of running a flat-fee agent brokering subscription program, VREC owner Taylor (TJ) Shepherd has uncovered clear trends showing that today’s agents are motivated by far more than commission splits. Based on conversations…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How to grow without breaking: David Highland on building scale, stability and culture
With five mergers, two marine acquisitions and seven new rent rolls in just four years, David Highland has proved that rapid growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of culture or control.
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Celebrity Homes
Gold-plated glamour: Sydney’s Versace apartment turns heads worldwide
From 24k gold door handles to a Versace-branded intercom, this Sydney apartment is pure designer drama.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ben Singh returns to Harcourts as business owner of Harcourts Thrive
Harcourts has announced that Ben Singh has returned to the company as the new business owner of the newest Harcourts office Harcourts Thrive.
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INTERNATIONAL
‘Extend and pretend’: lenders tread water as commercial property values sink
Banks and landlords in the UK and Europe are locked in a waiting game, stretching loan terms and hoping the market turns before losses hit the balance sheet.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National vacancy rate holds at 1.2%
SQM Research’s latest figures confirm the rental squeeze isn’t letting up, with national vacancies steady at 1.2% and supply falling in most capitals.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate faces a balancing act as economy rebounds: CommBank outlook to 2026
Cautious optimism returns as stable growth, steady prices and improving confidence set the tone for Australia’s 2025 property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australians still struggling with cost of living crisis
Despite government support and financial resilience, just 7 per cent of Australians believe the cost-of-living crisis has improved over the past year.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Matters — in Business and Beyond
Brady Marcs Buyers Advisory CEO and Founder Brady Yoshia will swap her buyers agent hat for a chef's apron to support Australians in need.
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Agent Stories
Strategic pricing drives $820,000 Holmview sale in single week
Jason has secured $820,000 for a four-bedroom house at 45 Eiger Street, Holmview, in just seven days on market. The result came from an ‘interest above’ pricing strategy set at $789,000, which drew 14 contract requests and five written offers in a suburb where the median four-bedroom house value sits at $756,000 according to Domain data. Jason says the approach…
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Mindset and Personal Development
Embrace change, empower your career
As Harcourts nears opening its record-setting 50th new office in 2025 - a combination of new offices and rebranding, with new faces and familiar faces, new ideas, and new energy - Tina Ashton, Harcourts Chief Growth Officer, reflects on the transformative power of change.
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Celebrity Homes
Basketball legend Luc Longley selling coastal sanctuary after three decades
Australian basketball icon Luc Longley is parting ways with his beloved 140-hectare beach property in Western Australia's William Bay after 34 years of ownership.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK house price growth slows to five-month low
British house prices recorded their weakest annual growth since April, rising just 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to September amid economic uncertainty and potential tax changes.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
‘Big’ tourist attractions don’t always drive regional property prices
Australia's iconic oversized attractions have varying influence on local property markets, with coastal locations significantly outperforming inland areas regardless of their quirky landmarks, new research reveals.
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Agent Stories
Strategic deadline drives $1.69m Berowra Heights result in 34 days
Gabrielle Nagy of McGrath Berowra has achieved a $1,686,588 sale for a four-bedroom home in Berowra Heights after 34 days on market, using a targeted deadline strategy to drive strong buyer competition. She listed the property at 11 Beatrice Close and ran a multi-channel campaign combining social media marketing, regular open homes, and on-request inspections to build a qualified buyer…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Big ideas and bigger pants at the Barry Plant Leadership Conference 2025
This year, Barry Plant leaders, partners, business associates and their families came together in Phuket, Thailand, for an unforgettable week at the annual Barry Plant Leadership Conference.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Josephine Baker mansion hits market for €20.84 million
A magnificent 12-bedroom mansion once home to legendary performer Josephine Baker has been listed for sale at €20.84 million (AUD$36.77 million) near Paris.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Why brevity wins in business communication
Email remains the backbone of professional communication, but too often it’s misused. Lengthy messages filled with unnecessary detail slow decisions and bury key information. Darren Krakowiak, Founder of CRE Success, writes that most effective communicators know that clarity and brevity close deals faster - and that the best emails are rarely long ones.
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INTERNATIONAL
Manhattan office conversions rise as housing demand grows
Manhattan is experiencing a dramatic increase in office-to-apartment conversions, with twice as much space being transformed in 2024 compared to the previous year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Melbourne hits new peak as Darwin gathers pace
Melbourne prices edge past their previous peak as Darwin records one of the strongest annual gains nationwide.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lane Cove tops Australia’s most liveable neighbourhoods list
Sydney's north shore council area of Lane Cove has been named Australia's most liveable neighbourhood in a comprehensive national study involving more than 27,000 Australians.
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Agent Stories
Fierce Auction Delivers $2.28M Result for Earlwood Deceased Estate
A deceased estate at 20 Ronald Avenue, Earlwood has achieved a $2.28 million auction result after an intense bidding duel between two determined buyers drove 30 rapid-fire rises within minutes. The property’s 30 September 2025 sale stood out for its competitiveness and speed, finalising just 22 days after launch. The outcome also surpassed Earlwood’s recent median house price of $1.96…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Edge Case Episode 3: Do Real Estate Agents Still Deserve Their Bad Reputation?
You’re at a barbecue. Someone finds out you’re in real estate. The energy shifts. Maybe it’s a subtle eye roll, or a story about their cousin’s terrible selling experience, or that half-joking comment: “Oh, so you’re one of those.” Real estate agents consistently rank near the bottom of Australia’s most trusted professions — even below politicians, according to the Grattan…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why community investment is smart business
Community engagement has become one of Ray White Mt Gambier’s strongest competitive advantages. Under Principal Tahlia Gabrielli, the agency has turned sponsorships and local partnerships into measurable returns in visibility, trust and team engagement, proving that doing good business and doing good for the community can be one and the same.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Kolmeo and LendUs show agencies how to grow beyond traditional property management
Property management firms are reinventing their business models beyond traditional rent collection, combining enhanced customer experiences with new revenue streams. Platforms like Kolmeo Plus and LendUs are helping agencies offer mortgage services with cashback options, creating differentiation in a competitive market while making renting more rewarding for tenants who may never own
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Celebrity Homes
Jane’s Addiction frontman’s former LA home hits market at US$2.7M
A distinctive modernist residence originally built for Perry Farrell, the frontman of Jane's Addiction and founder of Lollapalooza, has been listed for sale at $2,695,000 (AUD$4 million) in Venice, California.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Inaugural Ray White business welcomes exciting next chapter
When Ray White launched in 1994, Ray White Cannington was one of the key businesses that started what is today the state’s number one business.
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