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INDUSTRY NEWS
Commercial property market shifts to larger deals as transaction numbers fall
Australia's commercial property market recorded $59.9 billion in transactions during the 2024/25 financial year, showing a trend toward fewer but larger deals according to new research.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
What makes a great PM? Four stories from the field
From air freight couriers to beauty therapists, Barry Plant's property managers reveal how they found purpose in an often-overlooked profession. "If you can make both parties happy in a day, that's a good day," says one veteran who's spent 15 years bridging the gap between landlords and tenants.
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Movers and Shakers
Jack Harvey opens Coronis Strathpine
Top Queensland agent Jack Harvey has opened his own partnership franchise with Coronis Group in Strathpine, taking the next step in his successful real estate career.
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Movers and Shakers
Ayre Real Estate expands with new acquisition
Adrian Wilson's Ayre Real Estate has acquired City Residential Property Surry Hills, expanding its apartment-focused services across Sydney's inner-city suburbs.
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Movers and Shakers
Professionals Port Augusta embraces new brand after 25 years
William Irons and the Port Augusta team have joined the recently transformed Professionals network, becoming one of the first offices to showcase the group's fresh branding.
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INTERNATIONAL
Singapore home sales more than double in first half of 2025
Singapore developers have delivered a blockbuster first half of 2025, moving 4,634 private homes - more than double the 1,889 units sold in the same period last year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Families paying six-figure premiums for top school catchments
Families are paying premiums of up to $1.3 million for houses in sought-after public school catchment zones in Sydney and Melbourne, though these investments don't always deliver stronger long-term capital growth.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Behind every great property is a great PM
On National Property Managers Day, we asked you to shine a light on the PMs who do the hard yards, and your stories delivered. From chaotic callouts to moments of real care, they painted a clear picture of just how much these professionals handle without fanfare.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Beyond portal placement: the VPA strategy reshaping vendor attraction
Australian real estate agencies are revolutionising vendor-paid advertising by shifting from portal-dominated strategies to branded multi-channel campaigns. This approach not only reduces portal dependency but transforms marketing expenses into powerful listing-generation tools that build agency brands while delivering superior results for property sellers.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property Mosman welcomes two rising stars as momentum builds across Mosman and the Lower North Shore
Belle Property Mosman continues to strengthen its footprint across the Lower North Shore, proudly welcoming two talented and dynamic agents, Gemma Simons and Jessica Stubberfield, to its high-performing team.
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Celebrity Homes
Steven Seagal’s former ranch hits the market at $14.5 million
A 190-acre estate once owned by Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock is back on the market in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, with an asking price more than triple its 1995 sale. Known as Rancho Arroyo Perdido, the property is listed for over US$11.5 million (approx. A$17.3 million).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts NSW donates $3,000 to Odyssey House NSW to support families in recovery
The Harcourts Foundation has proudly donated $3,000 to Odyssey House NSW to support their life-changing Family Recovery Centre programs.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Victoria Turner joins Ray White in major move for Omaha market
High performing salesperson, Victoria Turner, has joined Ray White as a leading salesperson in a new Ray White office set to open in the heart of the region’s luxury coastal market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One House One Approval could streamline housing development
The complex approval system for new homes in Australia is hampering housing affordability, with industry leaders calling for a more streamlined approach to address the nation's housing crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The “fortress suburbs” where price pressure hits a wall
In most property markets, rising prices in one suburb tend to push buyers into neighbouring areas offering better value. But not always. A recent analysis by Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee has identified a rare category of suburbs that remain insulated from affordability pressures—so-called “fortress suburbs.”
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital city property prices rise in unison as market momentum builds
No rate cut - yet - but housing demand and tight supply continue to drive growth across Australia
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Aussie launches major Find. Buy. Own. brand campaign
Aussie rebrands from mortgage broker to comprehensive property platform with its "Find. Buy. Own." campaign, featuring zero-cost agent listings and a Property Search with over 100,000 properties. The initiative responds to research showing 65% of homeowners feel "stuck" in today's complex market.
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Celebrity Homes
Inside Maria Sharapova’s $25M beach mansion, and it doesn’t even have a tennis court
Retired tennis superstar Maria Sharapova is making headlines again, this time not with her backhand, but with a jaw-dropping real estate play. The five-time Grand Slam champion has just listed her striking Manhattan Beach residence for $24.995 million (approx. AUD $37.5 million).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Tom Donnelly appointed as Head of Commercial NAI Harcourts Australia
Harcourts Australia is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Donnelly as their new Head of Commercial NAI Harcourts Australia.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top agent Steven Kremer joins Ray White Centenary
Steven Kremer, the leading real estate agent in Jindalee with more than 21 years of industry experience, has joined Ray White Centenary as co-director alongside Cameron Crouch, bringing his exceptional track record and deep local expertise to the new business.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price
New analysis from realestate.co.nz reveals a surprising shift in the property market: sellers across New Zealand are, on average, securing more than their final asking price. It's a sign that buyers and sellers are finally seeing eye to eye.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
When a listing stalls: how to turn silence into a sale
When a property sits on the market without meaningful buyer interest, it’s easy to assume price is the problem. But as Buxton agent Kym Williams explains, turning around a slow campaign often requires more than just a discount.
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Mindset and Personal Development
5 tips for developing high-performing sales agents
Michael Nitschke shares his five go-to strategies for transforming new recruits into confident, high-performing sales agents.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
FoundAt: precision AR that’s reshaping field operations and asset management
When civil engineer and project director Leigh Dowie set out to solve one of the most persistent challenges across construction, mining, and infrastructure, namely, how to get accurate, up-to-date information to crews in the field, he didn’t plan to rebuild the foundations of augmented reality. But that’s exactly what FoundAt has done.
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Celebrity Homes
Cary Grant’s Beverly Hills estate listed for $77.5 million
The reimagined Beverly Hills estate once owned by Hollywood legend Cary Grant has hit the market with a price tag of US$77.5 million ($AUD118 million), following a complete transformation by his widow.
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Movers and Shakers
Bianca Denham takes the lead at Ray White Semaphore
The Ray White Group is proud to announce that Bianca Denham has taken the reins of Ray White Semaphore, marking an exciting new chapter in the long standing business founded by Adelaide property icons Peter and Nella Kikianis more than 23 years ago.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Retail property has a standout 12 months
Retail property was the surprise standout in Australia’s commercial market this past financial year, with transaction volumes jumping 19.2% in 2024/25, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
French real estate market shows signs of recovery
The French real estate market is finally rebounding after two and a half years of crisis, with sales increasing and buyer confidence returning amid improved financing conditions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital Gains Tax reform floated as housing supply solution
McKell Institute CGT plan gains momentum as Labor prepares for economic roundtable
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Movers and Shakers
Rahul Grover appointed CEO of iD4me as Proptech firm enters growth phase
Rahul Grover has been appointed CEO of iD4me as the Proptech platform enters a new phase of growth. As employee number one, Rahul helped shape the business from the ground up, leading sales, marketing, partnerships, and operations. He now steps into the top job.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth leads the nation as fastest selling property market
Australian property sellers can expect their homes to sell in about a month on average, but significant variations exist between capital cities, with Perth emerging as the nation's fastest market.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“You never pay too much, just too soon”: Why Judi O’Dea is at the peak of her career at 70
In a profession often obsessed with the next big thing, Judi O’Dea is proof that consistency, care, and old-fashioned phone calls still matter. The Ray White Chairman’s Elite Performer is as sharp, successful and committed as ever, running a high-volume business in Brisbane’s inner west and proving that relevance has nothing to do with age.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland’s new property disclosure laws just weeks away
Queensland property sellers will face new mandatory disclosure requirements from August 1, marking the most significant overhaul of the state's property laws in decades.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Dubai leads UAE rental market as JVC emerges as top choice
Rental properties continue to thrive across the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai dominating the market as the most sought-after location for tenants in 2025.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jellis Craig unveils new brand identity after 11 years
Premium real estate agency Jellis Craig has unveiled its new brand, revealing a refined visual identity that will celebrate its reputation while hailing in the next era of its evolution.
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