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SUPPLIER NEWS
Why a 12-month nurture funnel is critical for turning leads into seller listings
A 12-month nurture funnel helps agents stay front-of-mind while sellers take time to decide. With @realty’s CRM, performance coaching and automated email and SMS campaigns, agents can follow up consistently, build trust and convert more long-term leads into listings.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Highland celebrates a record-breaking year with VIP Christmas event
Ushering in the holiday season in true Highland style with community and culture, David Highland hosted an exclusive VIP Christmas event to celebrate the milestones and successes of 2025.
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VIC Real Estate News
Inner Melbourne rental supply falls as landlords sell amid policy pressure
Thousands of rental homes have disappeared from Melbourne’s inner and middle-ring suburbs since 2017, with new data showing landlords selling amid rising taxes, tighter regulations and compliance costs.
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Celebrity Homes
Cisco co-founder lists historic Virginia farm for $19.8 million
Tech entrepreneur Sandy Lerner is selling her meticulously restored 571-acre Virginia farm after nearly three decades of ownership and transformation into an organic farming operation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Dutch housing market shows signs of recovery amid mixed signals
The housing market is gradually recovering with increasing demand and slightly rising prices, though regional variations persist and underwater mortgages remain a significant challenge.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability improves for third consecutive quarter
Housing affordability in Australia has continued its positive trajectory for the third consecutive quarter, while rental affordability has remained stable, according to the latest report from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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COMMERCIAL
How commercial property managers can reduce vacancy risk
Vacancy remains one of the biggest threats to income stability in commercial portfolios, but Ray White Commercial’s Leteicha Wilson says the strongest defence is a proactive approach months ahead of lease expiry. By tracking critical dates, maintaining regular communication and keeping a close eye on tenant signals, property managers can avoid being blindsided by sudden departures.
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Celebrity Homes
Russell Wilson and Ciara list California estate for record-breaking price
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and Grammy Award-winning singer Ciara have put their lavish Rancho Santa Fe estate on the market for $54.9 million (AUD $82.8 million), potentially setting a new price record for San Diego County.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Swiss property market rebounds with strong growth
The Swiss property market has rebounded significantly in 2025 following a two-year correction phase, with residential investment properties leading the charge.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane emerges as commercial property standout
Brisbane has established itself as the leader in Australian commercial property performance, benefiting from Queensland's strong population growth and limited new supply in key sectors.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Five per cent deposit scheme reveals big regional disparities
The expanded five per cent deposit scheme for first-home buyers is creating vastly different opportunities across Australian cities, with Melbourne offering the most eligible properties while Gold Coast buyers face severely limited options.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Do agencies still need a trust account? Riverstone’s three-step settlement model explained.
Riverstone Partners' Agency Settlements platform is transforming property transactions by eliminating trust accounts, reducing administrative burden and operational risk for real estate agencies. The system distils the traditional twelve-step deposit process to just three, potentially saving agencies thousands in administrative costs while positioning them for upcoming anti-money laundering requirements.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Real Estate Gym appoints three new Performance Coaches as the program expands
The Real Estate Gym is proud to announce the appointment of three new Performance Coaches, Angie Dunn, Phoebe Cook, and Nicole Goldsmith, as the program continues its rapid expansion throughout Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, and the United Kingdom.
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Mindset and Personal Development
Beyond the clues: why real growth demands more than easy answers
Tina Ashton, Harcourts Australia's Chief Growth Officer says it's time we traded our comfortable clichés for something more challenging.
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Agent Stories
Strategic marketing drives 12 offers for Robina family home
A four-bedroom family home at 18 Mornington Terrace, Robina, has sold for $2.49 million through Ben Williams after a private treaty campaign that generated 12 competing offers. The property, which features two bathrooms and a double lock-up garage, was on the market for four weeks before negotiations opened. Ben closed the sale within 48 hours once formal offers began. Professional…
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Agent Stories
Repeat clients trust Lisa Borstel to deliver $1.515 million Belmont North result
Lisa Borstel has secured $1.515 million for a four-bedroom family home in Belmont North after just 21 days on market. The private treaty sale at 10 Marion Place delivered a premium result for vendors who first worked with Lisa when she sold them into the property in 2021. The four-bedroom house features three bathrooms and a double garage with workshop.…
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Celebrity Homes
Lowes CEO lists Whale Beach estate for $30 million
A clifftop compound featuring its own 18-hole golf course has hit the market in Sydney's Northern Beaches, with price expectations of $30 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Global housing bubble unlikely despite overheated markets
Housing markets worldwide are likely to remain stable despite concerns about potential bubbles, with only a few cities at high risk of a crash similar to 2007.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026
The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026 and beyond.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers face shrinking housing options
First home buyers in Australia are facing increasingly limited options, with only 12 per cent of housing stock now affordable for those with an average household income of $180,000.Â
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SUPPLIER NEWS
The firm doing the heavy lifting behind thousands of rental homes
Sydney-based Crossub has transformed property management by handling back-office tasks while agencies maintain client relationships. Their AI-driven system manages thousands of properties across Australia and now the UK, allowing real estate firms to grow their rent rolls without the administrative burden.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
The four-letter code helping agents sell more than just property
Derek Thompson argues that success in selling, whether it is a home or your own expertise, comes from blending the new with the familiar. People think they want novelty, yet their decisions are shaped far more by comfort and recognition. Derek’s four-letter code, MAYA, explains how agents can present ideas, properties and campaigns in ways that feel fresh without unsettling…
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Elite Agent
Raising Professional Standards: Will Higher Barriers Protect Consumers or Choke the Talent Pipeline?
Does the real estate industry need higher barriers to entry to protect consumers, or does regulation stifle the diversity needed for innovation? In this episode of Thought Leaders: Edge Case, Samantha McLean moderates a structured debate between two industry heavyweights on the controversial topic of professional standards. We stress-test whether higher barriers would elevate the profession or choke off the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Knight Frank launches a Private Office in Australia
Knight Frank has launched a new Private Office in Australia, which will operate with the support of its partners in Australia and New Zealand respectively, McGrath Estate Agents and Bayleys.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Nick Thornton Returns to Harcourts to Launch New Chermside Office
Harcourts welcomes back veteran real estate agent Nick Thornton, who is opening a new office, Harcourts Chermside, in Queensland.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Renters will need six-figure incomes by 2026
Australian renters will need to earn significantly more to afford housing in 2026, with new analysis from Domain revealing households will require incomes of over $112,000 to rent a typical capital city house without experiencing financial stress.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How Verified Data Is Changing Real Estate Prospecting
Top real estate agents are revolutionizing prospecting by leveraging verified property data to target the right homeowners at the right time. Rather than cold-calling entire neighborhoods, they're using contextual information to personalize outreach, prioritize high-potential leads, and build meaningful relationships that convert to listings.
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Celebrity Homes
Simpsons duo list Manhattan apartment for $8.75 million
A luxury Manhattan apartment owned by two longtime creative forces behind "The Simpsons" has hit the market for $8.75 million (AUD $13.3 million), offering a rare combination of prestigious location and writer-friendly features.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Scottish property market shows resilience despite slowdown in activity
Property prices across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders have risen by 5.1 per cent year-on-year to ÂŁ299,050, despite a notable decrease in listings and sales volumes.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Affordable housing market outpaces premium segment as first home buyers surge
The affordable end of Australia's housing market has significantly outperformed more expensive segments since the pandemic, with further growth expected following recent changes to the five per cent deposit scheme.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Real estate dreams come to life in Domain’s new TV series Open for Inspection
Domain is bringing Australians closer to the homes they love with the launch of Open for Inspection, a brand-new national property TV series debuting on Channel Nine and 9Now this autumn.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
Five direct mail campaigns to set up your best year ever
As 2025 winds down, the best agents aren’t slowing down, they’re setting the stage for their biggest year yet with the help of direct mail.
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Movers and Shakers
Coronis Bribie Island launches led by Jason Watson
Coronis Group CEO Karuna Mazzocchi has announced the launch of Coronis Bribie Island, led by Agency Director Jason Watson. The launch marks Watson’s second Coronis agency, following the success of Coronis Burpengary.
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Movers and Shakers
REIQ appoints 16 Zone Chairs for 2026-27 term
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced the appointment of 16 Zone Chairs who will represent Queensland's major real estate markets for the 2026-27 term, including six new representatives.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
McGrath strengthens regional footprint with new Cairns office
McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of a new office in Cairns, as it sees great potential for growth in this important Far North Queensland market.
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