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Celebrity Homes

Pete Davidson lists New York retreat for US$2.27m after three years

The comedian says the 1930s cottage was "literally like living in paradise" but needs to be closer to…

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Industry News

Real estate agencies urged to prepare for the Payday Super countdown

With three months until the 1 July deadline, the ATO is urging agencies to check their payroll systems…

Features

The mirror has many faces

Josh Tesolin's 10-year ban made headlines. The industry outrage is justified. But the harder question is what built…

Catalano’s View.com.au collapse ends ambitious challenge to REA and Domain

Collapse of View.com.au ends Antony Catalano's bid to challenge Australia’s property listings duopoly

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Elite Agent TV

Do You Actually Know Who You’re Presenting To?

In Episode 7 of The AI Edit, Samantha McLean makes the case for AI-powered vendor research before every…

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Franchise News

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith: Building a business on communication and community

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith has built a leading real estate business in Bondi Junction on a simple principle - communicate…

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Franchise News

Trina Henry: Building a family legacy in Gold Coast real estate

After 25 years in real estate, Trina Henry is leveraging the @realty OASIS model to build her own…

Australians are dipping into savings to cover rising rent, mortgage, and everyday costs, highlighting growing financial pressures on households. Image: Getty
Industry News

$85 billion savings drain: over half of Aussie raiding cash to cover rent, mortgages, and essentials

Over half of Aussies have tapped into their savings in the past year, with housing costs, everyday essentials,…

Western Australia has emerged as one of the strongest-performing housing markets. Image: Getty
Industry News

Two-speed housing market emerges as WA and QLD leave rest of Australia behind

Population growth outpacing new housing in WA and QLD underpins sharp divergence in home values

Features

How Hannah Gill is re-thinking property management

After nearly two decades in property management, Hannah Gill is reimagining the sector with Podium - offering equity,…

Sharon Osbourne's LA mansion is for sale. Photo: Carolwood Real Estate
Celebrity Homes

Sharon Osbourne lists LA mansion nine months after Ozzy’s death

The 1930s Hancock Park estate, which the couple spent years restoring, returns to market at US$17 million (approximately…

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People Moves

Apollo Auctions appoints Jeremy Grobben to lead ACT expansion

The former restaurateur and four-time REIACT Championships competitor brings a decade of real estate experience to the national…

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People Moves

Knight Frank expands healthcare property team in Queensland

The firm is responding to growing investor appetite for medical and aged care assets, with $35 million in…

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Franchise News

Monique Treder: Finding an edge in Sydney’s buyer’s agency space

For Monique Treder, success in the buyer's agency industry came when she stopped trying to be someone else…

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Franchise News

Ray White Inner Brisbane Apartments rebrands as Ray White Brisbane City

The rebrand follows 17 years in the CBD market and signals expansion into surrounding suburbs.

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Franchise News

OBrien Real Estate opens Doreen office as northern corridor grows

The new location marks the group's third office in Melbourne's north, with two experienced directors overseeing the expansion.

Brooke Cadd fights to keep listing and delivers coastal sea change for Adelaide buyers
Agent Stories

Brooke Cadd fights to keep listing and delivers coastal sea change for Adelaide buyers

When another agent tried to poach her listing mid-campaign, Brooke Cadd turned the pressure into proof — deploying…

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People Moves

Century 21 opens Killara office as Liu team returns to network

Claire Yan Liu's North Shore team completed a three-month transition from their previous agency to establish the new…

Features

How to find your next hire in the age of AI

How real estate agencies can adapt hiring practices for the AI era by testing real thinking, adaptability, and…

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Supplier News

From search to savings: realestate.com.au’s autumn launch showcases five new features

Australia’s number one address in property, realestate.com.au, has launched five new features designed to make searching, finding and…

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Franchise News

Nick Dowling takes board role at FOUNDIT

The appointment signals a push for stronger governance as buyer's agent platforms mature beyond startup phase.

Industry News

NSW ‘Pre-sale Finance Guarantee’ set to accelerate hundreds of new homes

Government-backed scheme removes lender risk and fast-tracks construction across Sydney

Celebrity Homes

She’s out! Roxy Jacenko lists Paddington HQ as she exits Sydney

The Sweaty Betty PR founder's former headquarters hits the market following her move to Singapore, with an auction…

International

Milan emerges as tax haven alternative as wealthy flee Gulf conflict

Italy's flat-tax regime and European lifestyle are drawing high-net-worth individuals away from Dubai, with property prices in Milan…

Harrods Estates, the iconic London luxury property agency, has closed its doors after 130 years. Image: Getty
International

Iconic Harrods Estates closes after 130 years

High-end London market hit by tax changes and shifting buyer trends forces closure of historic agency.

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Franchise News

The Agency expands Melbourne footprint with Bayside office

Veteran agent Bert Geraerts brings three decades of local experience to the national brand's latest Victorian outpost.

Investors submit 150 offers in seven-day dual-income property campaign
Agent Stories

Investors submit 150 offers in seven-day dual-income property campaign

A buyer ranking system delivered $1.142 million for a Central Coast dual-income property after investors competed online right…

Local couple's farming roots drew them to Narrawallee forever home
Agent Stories

Local couple’s farming roots drew them to Narrawallee forever home

Two motivated buyers who couldn't meet auction conditions prompted Kathryn Parkes and Kirsty Schultz to pivot mid-campaign —…

Creative repositioning turns 198-day campaign into 15-day Pymble street record
Agent Stories

Creative repositioning turns 198-day campaign into 15-day Pymble street record

After 198 days on market with another agent, a Pymble apartment sold in just 15 days when Ahmad…

Flexible viewings and auction-day barbecue draw nine bidders to 52 Sims Street, Moorebank home
Agent Stories

Flexible viewings and auction-day barbecue draw nine bidders to 52 Sims Street, Moorebank home

An adaptive campaign featuring flexible inspection times and an auction-day barbecue delivered nine registered bidders for a Moorebank…

Industry News

Federal Budget looms: 61% of investors may pull back amid tax shake-up

Survey shows 61% of investors could pull back or sell as CGT discount drops and negative gearing is…

Features

Forget the percentages: negotiation is about people

Maddie Harris, property consultant at OBrien Real Estate Berwick, shares 15 years of insights on negotiation, emphasising honesty,…

Self-sufficient lifestyle dream finds perfect match in 15 days
Agent Stories

Self-sufficient lifestyle dream finds perfect match in 15 days

Karl Gallienne's targeted campaign for a quintessential Huon Valley cottage attracted diverse interest but delivered the perfect young…

Industry News

Luxury homes lead the way as top-end property markets heat up

High-end suburbs in Sydney, Adelaide, and regional hotspots are driving sales, showing that buyers remain willing to pay…

Celebrity Homes

Step inside Jean Harlow’s legendary 1930s LA mansion

Original speakeasy, diving board, and Hollywood-era secrets await in this meticulously preserved Colonial Revival estate once home to…