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FRANCHISE NEWS
Besser + Co secures six REIV award nominations
Melbourne-based real estate agency Besser + Co has been recognised with six finalist nominations in this year's Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Awards for Excellence.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Expanded Home Guarantee Scheme to open doors for more first home buyers
Australia’s first home buyers will soon have access to a much wider range of suburbs, with the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme set for major expansion from 1 October, lifting price caps and scrapping eligibility limits to open the door for more buyers.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How Luke Saville sold 25 apartments using TikTok and Instagram
Melbourne agent Luke Saville has turned TikTok and Instagram into powerful sales channels, selling 25 apartments in just 12 months, often before listings ever reach the portals. By meeting first-home buyers where they spend their time, he’s cutting vendor marketing costs, speeding up sales, and showing how social media is fast becoming an essential tool for real estate.
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Movers and Shakers
James Vine to lead RT Edgar Richmond
Top sales agent James Vine has been appointed as Director to lead RT Edgar's new office in Richmond, marking a significant step in the company's continued expansion across Melbourne.
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Movers and Shakers
Bill Dimou appointed to drive Raine & Horne network performance
Bill Dimou has been appointed to the newly created role of Network Performance Manager for South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory at Raine & Horne.
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Movers and Shakers
Michael Clay joins Highland as Senior Site Acquisition Specialist
Highland has appointed Michael Clay as Senior Site Acquisition Specialist, bringing over 30 years of property experience to the growing team.
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Movers and Shakers
Ben Jacobs joins LJ Hooker as Growth Manager
LJ Hooker has appointed Ben Jacobs as its new Growth Manager, bringing nearly two decades of real estate and property management experience to the role.
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Movers and Shakers
Edwina Molony joins Savills as Director of Office Leasing
Savills Australia and New Zealand has appointed Edwina Molony as Director of Office Leasing in Melbourne, bringing over 25 years of industry experience to the role.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Building a platform for women and shaping what comes next in real estate
Laing+Simmons CEO Leanne Pilkington celebrates three decades with the company as she’s recognised with the REINSW Woodrow Weight Award for lifetime achievement. Part II of this feature dives into how she’s led, grown, and left her mark far beyond the Laing+Simmons network.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Double Bay office opens flagship office
Ray White Double Bay's stunning new flagship headquarters doesn't just occupy Sydney real estate, it dominates it.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Daniel Robinson: Unleashing potential beyond the brand
Daniel Robinson has achieved his most successful years in real estate since making the move to Area Specialist two years ago, proving that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to real growth.
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Movers and Shakers
Blaine Slater appointed REIWA CEO
REIWA has appointed Blaine Slater as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Celebrity Homes
AFL stars score million-dollar property wins
Two AFL players have successfully sold their Melbourne homes for seven-figure sums, highlighting continued strength in Victoria's premium property market.
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INTERNATIONAL
Property Finder secures US$525m investment from global heavyweights
Dubai’s Property Finder has scored a US $525 million (AUD $798 million) investment from global private equity giants Permira and Blackstone, giving the real estate listings platform fresh firepower to expand across the Middle East and North Africa.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What’s driving so many Aussies to relocate?
More than a quarter of Australians are planning to move within the next 12 months, with cost of living pressures and the search for better housing options driving the trend.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
3 in 10 Australians remain financially anxious as households adjust to rate cuts
New data shows that while household sentiment is improving, three in ten Australians still feel financially anxious; a factor likely to influence property decisions in the months ahead.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
“Affordable” homes vanish as housing burden deepens for young Australians
First-home buyers are being squeezed harder than ever, with entry-level homes rising faster than premium properties, deposits now taking more than eight years to save, and mortgage repayments hitting a 20-year high, new Domain data shows.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts embraces R U OK? Day with mental health support initiative
Leading real estate company Harcourts is marking R U OK? Day by reinforcing its commitment to mental health support within the industry through the promotion of its dedicated Harcourts RealCare App and encouraging meaningful conversations across its network.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From eyeliner to empire: Leanne Pilkington’s 30 years at Laing+Simmons
Her first sale was scribbled down with an eyeliner pencil on the back of a business card. Three decades later, Leanne Pilkington is running one of Australia’s best-known real estate networks. It’s a career she never wanted, built on discipline, resilience and an instinct for doing “the right thing, always.”
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INTERNATIONAL
Branded residences boom as luxury buyers seek community, wellness and status
Once the preserve of luxury hotels, branded residences are expanding fast — with fashion, motor and wellness brands selling homes that promise not just comfort, but community.
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Celebrity Homes
Back to the Future star puts Santa Barbara retreat on the market
Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd is parting ways with his Montecito retreat, listing the three-bedroom Santa Barbara estate for $9.8 million (US $6.385 million). Set on more than six acres with sweeping ocean views, the property blends contemporary design with a sense of calm and seclusion.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s housing market hits $11.1 trillion milestone
Fresh ABS figures show Australia’s residential housing stock has soared to $11.1 trillion, with the average home now valued at more than $1 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property industry unites behind new foundation to tackle homelessness
Australia's property industry launches A Home for All Foundation to combat homelessness, with every dollar raised going directly to those in need. The initiative invites professionals to experience "A Night Without Home" this October, highlighting the 94% of homelessness that remains hidden from public view.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Northern Beaches welcomes two strategic agent appointments
Cameron Macdonald has joined the Palm Beach office with a focus on Avalon, while Nick Albert is focused on Dee Why.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Award winning Hunter agency expands again following new acqusition
One of the Hunter Valley’s largest real estate groups has expanded once more, completing the full acquisition of neighbouring agency Century 21 Aaron Walter.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US housing affordability expected to return to normal by 2030
US housing affordability could return to normal levels by 2030 if home price growth stabilises and mortgage rates fall to 5.5%, offering hope to frustrated homebuyers.
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Celebrity Homes
Fitness influencers purchase $3m cement home in Gold Coast
A unique Gold Coast property made entirely of microcement has sold for $3 million to fitness influencers Jarrah Martin and Courtney McConnell, setting a new dry-block record for Robina.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts expands to Midland with new office opening
Harcourts WA has proudly announced its expansion into the Midland and Districts market with the official opening of Harcourts District, led by principal partners Ryan and Jamie Jaura.
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OPINION
How to turn social media followers into real-life landlord clients
You're showing up on social media, posting regularly, maybe even getting a few likes, but are those likes turning into landlord clients? According to Ellen Bathgate, they can.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
CBD retail recovery sweeps Australia but Sydney is lagging
Most of Australia's CBD retail markets are showing strong signs of recovery with vacancy rates dropping significantly over the past year, though Sydney has emerged as a concerning exception according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional Australia continues to attract city dwellers despite national slowdown
Regional Australia remains a magnet for city dwellers, with 26 per cent more people moving to regional areas than those heading in the opposite direction.
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Elite Agent
Why top agents stall: the psychology of comfort over change in real estate sales
“I’ve always done it this way.” It’s the comfort phrase of countless top agents, but as sales psychologist Pancho Mehrotra of Frontier Performance points out, it’s also the biggest handbrake on future growth. What once delivered success can quietly trap even high performers in cycles of resistance, slowing results and stalling income. The psychology behind it isn’t laziness, it’s wiring.…
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Celebrity Homes
Survivor champion’s award-winning Paddington home hits the market
A luxurious six-bedroom Paddington home owned by memory coach and former Survivor contestant Anastasia Woolmer is now for sale as the family prepares to downsize.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Cybersecurity for real estate agents: Threats, tips & insurance
Real estate agencies have become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking sensitive client data, from financial details to personal identification. As attacks through phishing, vishing and ransomware surge, these businesses face unique vulnerabilities due to mobile workforces and multiple digital platforms connecting agents, clients and contractors.
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INTERNATIONAL
Weak dirham attracts British property investors to Dubai
The falling value of the UAE dirham is creating new opportunities for British property investors looking to purchase homes in Dubai.
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