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INDUSTRY NEWS
Melbourne office market faces major shift under proposed WFH rules
Victoria’s plan to make working from home a legal right is expected to trigger a major shift in Melbourne’s CBD office market, with new analysis suggesting the changes could reshape demand, rental values and investor strategies across the sector.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Agents Fast Tracked For AI Success With Exclusive Six Week Bootcamp
In an Australian real estate industry first, Harcourts is partnering with leading industry expert Samantha McLean to rollout an exclusive six-week intensive AI for Agents training program as part of its Academy offering.
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Celebrity Homes
‘Chateau Swann’ hits the market as AFL boss heads south
AFL football boss Greg Swann and his wife Leonie are farewelling their beloved Queensland home, affectionately known as ‘Chateau Swann’. The five-bedroom entertainer’s haven, which has played host to AFL stars, family and friends over the past decade, is headed to auction later this month as the couple make the move to Melbourne.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Calm, confident and in control: why property managers are showing up to MECCA after hours
Ailo has launched a new series of invitation-only events for property management leaders, held after hours in MECCA stores across Australia. The small-format gatherings focus on candid discussions about industry change, technology adoption, and leadership in what Ailo describes as the “third wave” of property management.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Eastern Suburbs agent Jack Taylor joins BresicWhitney
BresicWhitney has welcomed established sales agent Jack Taylor, in a sign of considered momentum for Sydney's leading property group.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence
The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling season, but experts warn that affordability challenges remain.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Rudy Grommen: Finding strength in family and team
Rudy Grommen's positive outlook has not only built a successful real estate career spanning 25 years but is now helping him face his biggest challenge yet, stage four colorectal cancer.
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Celebrity Homes
Brad Pitt acquires $12 million Hollywood Hills home
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has purchased a Spanish-style home in Los Angeles for US$12 million (AUD$18 million), adding to his growing real estate portfolio.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation gets behind GoodNight Tasmania
The Harcourts Foundation is putting its support behind GoodNight Tasmania, a community wide initiative for all unsheltered homeless.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White celebrates its 2025 international winners
More than 3000 members of the leading property group Ray White came together and celebrated the 2025 financial year on the Gold Coast last night.
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INTERNATIONAL
Foreign buyers get a leg up in US housing market
Foreign buyers are finding increased purchasing power in the US housing market as the American dollar weakens against several international currencies, effectively creating discounts despite record-high home prices.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property boom creates record number of Australian millionaires
Australia now boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of millionaires, with one in ten Australians holding wealth exceeding US$1 million, according to a new report.
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Connect 2025
So you want to be a luxury agent?
From selling her own dream home for a record $21.5 million to rubbing shoulders at Paris fashion week, Vivien Yap has redefined what it means to be a luxury agent.
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Ray White
From data to doorsteps: Mark McLeod says the real win still happens in the living room
Mark McLeod says the biggest win in real estate still happens in the living room. Speaking at Connect 2025 with NurtureCloud founder Michael Kot, the Ray White Chief of Strategy revealed agents who step inside a homeowner’s property are 400% more likely to win the listing, and the right tech can make sure they get there.
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Celebrity Homes
Actress sells historic Case Study house above asking price
Lily Collins has sold her midcentury modern home in Pasadena, California for US$6.13 million (AUD$10 million), exceeding her asking price in an off-market deal that closed in late June.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
RWC celebrates record-breaking year at international awards
The RWC Annual International Awards for FY2024/25 took centre stage last night at The Star Gold Coast, the evening before the highly anticipated Connect 2025 conference - the largest ever hosted by Australia's biggest real estate group.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Rural and Livestock celebrates its 2025 winners
More than 250 guests attended the annual Ray White Rural and Livestock awards at the Gold Coast to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network.
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Ray White
“You’ve got to go for the overtake”: Daniel Ricciardo on resilience, setbacks and holding onto the wins
From go-kart tracks in Perth to the podiums of Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo has learned that success isn’t just about speed, it’s about resilience, risk-taking and knowing when to savour the moment. In a sport where fortunes can change in a heartbeat, his mindset offers lessons any real estate agent can use when the race gets tough.
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Ray White
Leadership vs management: lessons from the Harvard scholar and the Ray White chairman
Harvard leadership expert Boris Groysberg and Ray White Chairman Brian White AO share the decision-making habits, culture shifts, and mindset that separate true leaders from managers, and keep businesses thriving for generations
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Breaking Barriers and Building Foundations: Antonia Mercorella’s Blueprint for Industry Leadership
TL;DR: Theatre degree, law practice, then CEO of Queensland’s Real Estate Institute – Antonia Mercorella’s path makes perfect sense once you understand her philosophy. With over a decade leading the REIQ, she’s transformed a century-old institution by prioritising corporate governance over quick wins, making tough constitutional reforms, and creating platforms like RealWorks that virtually every Queensland agent now uses. In…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt
The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their guidance on how HELP debts are assessed during mortgage applications, making it easier for Australians with student debt to secure home loans.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for homebuyers while potentially driving property prices even higher.
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Movers and Shakers
Oliver Hume launches Oli Property investment service
Oliver Hume Property Group has launched Oli Property, a new property buyers' service designed to help investors access thousands of properties across interstate, regional, and metro markets.
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Movers and Shakers
Sam Alexander joins Savills as Associate Director
Sam Alexander has been appointed Associate Director, Agency at Savills South Australia, bringing his extensive experience in Investment Sales to enhance the firm's commercial service offerings.
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Movers and Shakers
Chris Noble joins Savills as Industrial Occupier Services Director
Savills Australia and New Zealand has appointed Chris Noble as Director to its Victoria business, strengthening its Industrial Occupier Services capabilities.
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Movers and Shakers
Simon and Taya Parsons take over LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property
Long-time staff members Simon and Taya Parsons have purchased one of Tasmania's busiest agencies, LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property, as the previous owners prepare for retirement.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jellis Craig announces significant merger, joining forces with leading Bayside real estate group, Chisholm & Gamon
In a move that enhances the service capabilities and market leadership of Victoria’s premiere property agency Jellis Craig, it has today announced it will be joining forces with leading Bayside real estate group, Chisholm & Gamon.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Elevate celebrates grand opening in style
Harcourts Elevate officially opened its doors with a glamorous grand opening event, showcasing their stunning new, state-of-the-art offices.
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Celebrity Homes
Sarah Paulson sells her Hollywood Hills home for $3 million
Actress Sarah Paulson has found a buyer for her Hollywood Hills West home just three weeks after listing it for US$2.995 million ($AUD 4.6 million).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The real estate talent squeeze: why the industry must rebuild career pathways
Offshoring and automation have delivered short-term relief for real estate businesses facing rising costs and shrinking margins. But Belle Property CEO Nick Boyd warns there’s a long-term consequence to this cost-cutting that the industry is only beginning to confront: the disappearance of junior roles and the erosion of the talent pipeline.
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INTERNATIONAL
Student housing crisis deepens in Greece as rents skyrocket ahead of academic year
Greece’s student housing market is buckling under the pressure of soaring demand and limited supply, with parents and students scrambling to find affordable accommodation in time for the new university term.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New ACCC rules set to reshape commercial property deals with major supermarkets
Commercial property landlords with major supermarket tenants face significant regulatory changes from January 2026, with new mandatory ACCC notification requirements potentially impacting transaction timelines and costs.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Slight uptick in auctions hints at stronger spring momentum
Australia’s auction market is showing early signs of renewed energy, with a slight rise in listings this week and even stronger volumes forecast ahead. While winter conditions have kept overall activity subdued, clearance rates are holding steady, and in some cases, bouncing back, indicating growing buyer confidence and market resilience. With nearly 2,000 homes scheduled to go under the hammer…
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INTERNATIONAL
Hong Kong awaits mainland investment as major commercial assets hit the market
Mainland investors tipped to play key role as landmark Hong Kong assets hit the market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ronnie Singh launches First National RS Group, pledging a personal community-centred approach
Award‑winning Perth agent Ronnie Singh has opened the doors of First National Real Estate RS Group, realising a long‑held ambition to lead his own agency while remaining part of the cooperative network that shaped his success.
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