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NSW Real Estate News
NSW strengthens rental protections for domestic violence victim-survivors
New tenancy laws passed by the NSW Parliament will give domestic violence victim-survivors stronger rights to leave unsafe rental homes and safeguard their privacy, marking one of the most significant updates to the state’s residential tenancy framework in recent years.
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Celebrity Homes
Supercars’ Betty Klimenko splashes $4m on beachfront hideaway
Betty Klimenko, owner of the Erebus Motorsport Supercars team, has purchased a $3.95 million oceanfront property at Culburra Beach on the NSW South Coast, following her team's disappointing fourth-place finish at this year's Bathurst 1000.
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INTERNATIONAL
The most famous house in America gets a Trump-style makeover
The East Wing of the White House, one of America’s most recognisable architectural symbols, is being demolished to make way for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom commissioned by President Donald Trump.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Nearly 100 Australian suburbs achieve decade of double-digit growth
Australia has 98 suburbs where house prices have consistently risen by at least 10 per cent annually over the past decade, with regional areas outperforming capital cities.
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Movers and Shakers
Brent Osborne takes helm at PRD Tweed Coast
Seasoned business owner Brent Osborne has been appointed as Principal of PRD Tweed Coast, bringing fresh energy to one of the network's most established offices.
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Movers and Shakers
Steven du Preez opens Amber Werchon Property Bokarina
Award-winning agent Steven du Preez has opened a new Amber Werchon Property office in Bokarina, marking the company's first agent-owned office outside its Mooloolaba headquarters.
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Movers and Shakers
Edwin Almeida to lead Century 21’s new buyers advocacy division
Industry veteran Edwin Almeida has been appointed to lead Century 21 Buyers Advocates, a new division dedicated exclusively to representing property buyers.
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Movers and Shakers
Stephen Henderson appointed Agency Director at Coronis Gold Coast
Stephen Henderson has been named Agency Director of Coronis Gold Coast as the group continues its expansion across Australia.
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Movers and Shakers
Wilson Property takes top honours as REIV Awards for Excellence celebrate industry achievement
Wilson Property – Traralgon has taken out the top prize at the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s (REIV) Awards for Excellence 2025, being named both Large Residential Agency of the Year and Regional Agency of the Year.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
PropertyMe expands into real estate CRM with the acquisition of Phoenix Software
PropertyMe takes its vision further to serve the entire real estate journey.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Special Projects welcomes experienced acquisitions specialist Kate Blucher
Ray White Special Projects Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Blucher as property analyst, further strengthening the team's capability across the development site and greenfield land sectors.
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CONTRIBUTORS
The Reinventors: 5 types of leaders our industry desperately needs right now
After years of steady progress and comfortable growth, real estate is entering a period of reckoning. Climate, technology, and consumer behaviour are changing faster than the industry itself. Harcourts Australia CEO Adrian Knowles believes that survival and success will depend on the willingness of today’s leaders to re-examine everything they know. The future, he says, will not be shaped by…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Eastern Beaches expands to Bondi Junction
Ray White Eastern Beaches has marked another milestone officially opening the network's newest office, Ray White Bondi Junction.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
McGrath West Group expands to encompass key markets of Epping and Beecroft
McGrath West Group today announced its expansion into the dynamic markets of Epping and Beecroft.
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Celebrity Homes
Mark Wahlberg buys $37 million Florida mansion on ‘Billionaires Row’
Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg has purchased a lavish US$37 million (AUD$50 million) mansion in Florida's exclusive "Billionaires Row," just months after selling his Beverly Hills estate to Paris Hilton for US$63.1 million.
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Real Estate News
When “contractor” means employee: What the Fair Work decision means for offshore real estate staff
Many real estate leaders rely on offshore support for admin or client management, assuming contractor agreements keep them outside the scope of employment law. But a recent case, Pascua v Doessel Group, has upended that belief. The Fair Work Commission found that even a worker based overseas can qualify as an employee.
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INTERNATIONAL
Dubai property market breaks records AED 170.7 billion in Q3 Sales
Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing reaching new heights; its property market just hit another all-time record. The city has clocked its biggest quarter ever for real estate sales, fuelled by global investors, luxury developments and a steady flow of off-plan projects keeping cranes busy from Downtown to Dubai Marina.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One in three Australian property markets now worth $1 million plus
The once-exclusive million-dollar property club has reached a record high, with one in three Australian property markets now commanding a median value of $1 million or more.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Ray White gives family home the Hollywood treatment in new property film starring Richard Roxburgh
In a cinematic twist on the traditional property listing, Ray White has turned a Sydney family home into the set of a full-scale film production starring acclaimed actor Richard Roxburgh, best known for Rake, Mission: Impossible 2 and Van Helsing.
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National
Capital city house prices rising at fastest pace in four years
Australia’s housing market is heating up again, with capital city house prices rising at their fastest pace in nearly four years as buyers compete amid tight supply and renewed confidence.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Expanded data-driven Top Agent award will see the best performing residential agents recognised on realestate.com.au
The 2025 REA Excellence Awards opens submissions with eight categories and a new data-driven Top Agent recognition that rewards outstanding residential sales professionals with profile badges on realestate.com.au. Winners receive business grants, marketing assets, and increased visibility to potential clients.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“It starts with awareness”: Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann on real estate’s role in tackling homelessness
The real estate industry sits at the front line of Australia’s housing crisis. Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann says it’s time to move past stigma, build awareness, and take collective action on homelessness.
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INTERNATIONAL
Trump Organization expands in India amid partners’ legal troubles
The Trump Organization is deepening its push into India with a string of luxury real estate projects, even as several of its local partners face allegations of money laundering, bribery and illegal land deals
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Flood risk wiping billions from Australian property values, new report finds
Flood risk is emerging as a hidden factor in Australia’s property market, with new national data revealing that homes exposed to flooding are collectively worth billions less than comparable properties outside flood zones.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Queensland welcomes Jim Connors as new business performance coach
Harcourts Queensland is proud to announce the appointment of Jim Connors as its new Business Performance Coach. As a multiple award-winning business owner and seasoned real estate professional, Mr Connors brings a wealth of experience and a track record of exceptional results to the state's leadership team.
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Celebrity Homes
Surf icon’s former Mona Vale home hits the market with $7.5m+ price guide
A slice of Australian surf history has hit the market, with the Mona Vale beachfront home once owned by surfboard maker and Ugg boot pioneer Shane Stedman listed for $7.5 million-plus.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From legacy to leadership: Cameron Smart’s blueprint for modernising a family business
When Cameron Smart took over Ray White Cannington from his parents, he focused on more than preserving their legacy. Having grown up around open homes and auctions, he’s led the family business into a new era of digital marketing, modern systems and strong client-first values.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Hollywood star’s home that survived Palisades Fire hits market
A Colonial-style Los Angeles home built for Old Hollywood star Virginia Bruce in 1938 has been listed for $14.5 million (AUD$23 million) after surviving the recent Palisades Fire.
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INTERNATIONAL
US rental affordability hits four-year high as market cools
Rental affordability in the US has reached its best level in four years, with typical rentals now requiring 28.4 per cent of median household income nationwide, falling below the 30 per cent financial burden threshold.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Wine region property values driven by production volume, not prestige
Australia's most prestigious wine regions don't necessarily deliver the strongest property growth, with production volume and export economics proving more influential than reputation alone, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria blocks rental bidding at the source
The Victorian government has partnered with major real estate websites to prevent unlawful rental bidding practices by ensuring only single, fixed prices appear on rental listings.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Tasmania leads industry with groundbreaking AI training workshop
Harcourts Tasmania has made history by delivering the state's first large-scale interactive AI learning workshop for real estate professionals, bringing together more than 150 sales agents and property managers for a comprehensive day of practical AI upskilling.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts reunites top property management talent
Harcourts continues its strategic growth by welcoming Danielle Cargill as Head of Property Management at Harcourts RPG, reuniting her with Property Management Operations Manager for Harcourts Victoria, Rachel Atkin.
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Celebrity Homes
Sooshi Mango’s Joe Salanitri lists much-loved Mount Waverley home
Sooshi Mango’s Joe Salanitri is parting ways with the Mount Waverley home that’s been at the heart of his family life for the past decade - the place where his children were born, neighbours became friends, and even a dash to the hospital turned into a feel-good local story.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
10KADAY Challenge raises over $72,000 for Giant Steps
For the third consecutive September, the team at Ray White Lower North Shore Group traded office chairs for walking shoes, all in the name of supporting Giant Steps School.
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