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INDUSTRY NEWS
Hong Kong’s property woes put banks to the test
Hong Kong’s property market has lost more than 30 per cent of its value since 2021, a slump now testing the resilience of the city’s banks. With billions tied up in commercial real estate and bad loans on the rise, regulators insist the system is stable, but analysts warn the downturn is far from over.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign investment makes strong comeback in Australian commercial property market
Foreign capital is flowing back into Australia's commercial property market at an impressive rate, with offshore investment reaching $15.9 billion year-to-date, according to new research.
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Movers and Shakers
ResolveXO named Real Estate Advisory Team of the Year
Independent advisory firm ResolveXO has claimed its fourth RICS Australia Award, reinforcing its position as the most awarded team in Australia.
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Movers and Shakers
Patrick Bush appointed Director at Knight Frank Adelaide
Knight Frank has expanded its office leasing team in South Australia with the appointment of Patrick Bush as Director, Office Leasing in the firm's Adelaide office.
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Movers and Shakers
Michelle Valentic to lead property management at RT Edgar Stonnington
Seasoned property expert Michelle Valentic brings over 25 years of industry experience to her new role as Head of Property Management.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Award-winning business leaders taking on Ray White Pacific Pines
Ray White Pacific Pines is entering a new era under the high-performing leadership of Ray White Alliance business owners Simon Finlayson, Jason Atkinson, and Brad Wilson.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Julie Feller and Danny Taylor join Ray White Double Bay
Ray White Double Bay is excited to welcome renowned property management leader Julie Feller and her team of three, together with respected sales agent Danny Taylor, in a merger that brings outstanding talent into the leading business.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Reece Pilgrim’s journey to Ray White Burnside ownership
Ray White Burnside is proud to announce that elite performer Reece Pilgrim has officially joined his brother Brandon Pilgrim and Jason Spagnuolo as a business owner, marking a significant milestone in both his personal journey and the office's continued growth.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Biasetto family opens third office in the west
The Biasetto family has expanded their footprint in Western Sydney with the opening of Ray White Fairfield, their third office alongside established businesses in Wetherill Park and Cecil Hills.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group to acquire leading 3D tour and interactive floor plan technology iGUIDE
REA Group acquires majority stake in iGUIDE, a Canadian tech firm whose AI-powered camera systems create immersive 3D property tours and precise floor plans. The strategic move aims to transform Australia's real estate listings from static advertisements to dynamic digital experiences.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts named most recommended real estate agency in Australia
Harcourts named the ‘Most Recommended’ and ‘Top Value’ real estate agency at the Finder customer satisfaction awards.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Acton | Belle Property expands into Albany with new office opening
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Acton | Belle Property, has officially opened its newest office in Albany, Western Australia, marking the brand’s expansion into one of Australia’s most picturesque and rapidly growing regional markets.
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Elite Agent
Why database discipline and brand cohesion outlast flashy content
Real estate marketing is getting louder, but Mont Property argues much of it misses the mark. The Perth agency is taking a pared-back approach, focusing on consistency, brand discipline and clear communication, and says that strategy is proving more effective than scattergun campaigns.
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Celebrity Homes
Michael Caine’s former Thames-side estate hits market for £10 million
A historic Oxfordshire country house once owned by Oscar-winning actor Sir Michael Caine has been listed for sale at £10 million (AUD$19.5 million), offering luxury amenities and personal touches from the British film icon.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Paul Koulizakis joins Adrian William Real Estate
Veteran real estate professional Paul Koulizakis makes strategic career move to Adrian William, the Inner West's top residential sales team. With nearly a decade of industry experience and a reputation for building lasting client relationships, he brings his market expertise to a culture that values innovation and teamwork.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Apartment market booms as government expands home guarantee scheme
Australia's apartment market is experiencing a resurgence, with units now accounting for 42 per cent of all property transactions nationwide
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW backs tiny homes trial as innovative step on housing shortage
The peak body for NSW real estate agents has thrown its support behind a two-year trial of mobile tiny homes in Shellharbour, saying the move could unlock faster, more flexible housing options amid the state’s affordability crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Zillow and Redfin sued over alleged deal to stifle rental advertising competition
US regulators have accused Zillow and Redfin of cutting a secret deal that reduced competition in the online rental market, potentially driving up advertising costs for landlords and limiting options for renters.
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Just Sold
Strategic Campaign Delivers $1.575M Narrabeen Apartment Sale
Local Narrabeen specialist Grant Matterson has delivered a notable result in Narrabeen’s apartment market, achieving $1.575 million for a two‑bedroom property at 1/39‑41 Lagoon Street. The sale, finalised on 25 September 2025 via private treaty, followed a 28‑day campaign that outpaced the local benchmark of 41 days on market for apartments. Strategic Marketing Approach Grant combined an expressions of interest…
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BEST PRACTICE
Cracking the deposit code: What agents and brokers need to know about first-home buyers
Agents are about to gain a powerful new way to bring first-home buyers back into the market. Buyers can purchase with just five per cent down - no Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance (LMI), no income caps and higher property price limits nationwide. Understanding and explaining these changes could turn hesitant prospects into active clients and keep your pipeline moving.
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Celebrity Homes
Check out this historic Williamstown home with deep ties to Australian art and film
A waterfront Edwardian home once at the heart of Melbourne’s contemporary art scene, and a film set for Paul Cox’s My First Wife, is set to hit the market for the first time in decades.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Kevin He and Sunny Sun take on Ray White Blockhouse Bay
Renowned local real estate agent Kevin He and his partner Sunny Sun have kicked off the next step in their journey, opening Ray White Blockhouse Bay.
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INTERNATIONAL
Dar Global and Trump organisation to launch $1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah
Dar Global will build a new US$1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah, its second Saudi project with the Trump Organisation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Call to boost apartment building as approvals slide again
Australia’s push to increase housing supply has hit another setback, with new ABS figures showing apartment and townhouse approvals dropped sharply in August, prompting calls from industry leaders to fast-track higher-density construction and workforce reforms.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian home prices record ninth straight month of growth as spring selling season begins
Australia’s housing market has entered spring on a strong note, with new data showing home prices climbing for the ninth month in a row to reach fresh record highs.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Introducing Domain Skylight for Real Estate Agents
Domain, a leading Australian property marketplace which is part of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), has unveiled Domain Skylight, a powerful tool that simplifies residential real estate campaign management, delivers real-time data, and elevates agent-client conversations.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Experts weigh in as RBA holds rates steady at 3.6%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has paused after three rate cuts this year, holding the cash rate at 3.6% as experts weigh in with commentary on tight labour markets, rising home prices and scarce housing supply, factors they say shaped the decision and will influence the market through spring.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation delivers backpack beds to Brisbane charities
The Harcourts Foundation has delivered 48 backpack beds to two Brisbane-based charities supporting people experiencing homelessness, following the success of its inaugural golf day fundraiser in May 2025.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Bundaberg property expert expands business
Ray White Bundaberg and Bargara selling principal and director Warren Hitzke is expanding his real estate business portfolio, having recently purchased an independent sales and property management business in Bargara.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
A Home for All Foundation to support Australians experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence
A Home for All Foundation has announced that funds raised throughout FY26 will be directed towards supporting people experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence.
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Elite Agent
The real reason people leave
Six silent killers that drive your best people away, and the "TX strategies" that make them stay.
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Celebrity Homes
Take That singer Jason Orange’s former London penthouse hits the market
A London penthouse with connections to both the Titanic disaster and 1990s pop group Take That has been listed for £2.85 million (AUD$5.7 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interest rate cut boosts Canada’s sluggish housing market
Canada's high-priced housing market is showing signs of recovery following the central bank's decision to cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising rents make First Home Guarantee more attractive
The value proposition of the First Home Guarantee scheme is being transformed by escalating rental costs, with new analysis showing potential savings for first-time buyers despite higher interest payments.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First Home Guarantee to slash years off saving time for first-home buyers
Aspiring homeowners could shave years off the time it takes to save a deposit, with the expanded First Home Guarantee (FHG) coming into effect on 1 October 2025. New analysis from Domain shows the changes — including higher price caps — will make it dramatically faster for eligible first-home buyers to enter the market with as little as a five…
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