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The historic Crespi Estate in Dallas relists for A$102 million, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in Texas. Image: realtor.com
Celebrity Homes

Inside the US$64 million mansion that hosted Coco Chanel, royalty and US presidents

Everything is bigger (and more expensive) in Texas, where America's most expensive home for sale has returned to…

Childhood nostalgia meets strategic pricing in West Pymble campaign
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Childhood nostalgia meets strategic pricing in West Pymble campaign

Lucie Trinco's two-week off-market testing strategy and meticulous vendor preparation created a competitive field that delivered a peak-market…

Local family secures first home after stepping up from apartment living in Tweed Heads
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Local family secures first home after stepping up from apartment living in Tweed Heads

Chris Holt of McGrath Coolangatta/Tweed Heads/Tweed Coast used deep suburb knowledge and accurate pricing to attract multiple offers…

Industry News

‘Axe the tax’: Jane Hume slams proposed changes

Jane Hume has called on Labor to scrap its negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms, branding them…

McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group appoints Jon McConkey as Head of Growth and Performance for its six Sydney offices. Image: supplied
Franchise News

McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group adds significant firepower with Jon McConkey

Jon McConkey joins McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group as Head of Growth and Performance, bringing more…

Perth is at the centre of Australia's housing supply squeeze, with Western Australia adding 3.2 people for every new home completed over the year to December 2025. Image: Getty
Industry News

Housing supply race exposes winners and losers as WA and Qld fall behind

New ABS data reveals which states are keeping pace with housing demand, with WA and Queensland facing the…

James Doole's agent network delivers prestige Remuera estate sale in 22 days
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James Doole’s agent network delivers prestige Remuera estate sale in 22 days

A collaborative approach with local high-end agents delivered a confidential prestige sale in Remuera's Double Grammar Zone after…

Daily follow-ups secure unconditional buyer after first open in Campbelltown
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Daily follow-ups secure unconditional buyer after first open in Campbelltown

Jake Tidmarsh's daily follow-ups and transparent communication strategy secured an unconditional offer in under a week, outpacing competing…

Katrina Tarrant, CEO, Urban Land Housing. Image: Supplied
Features

Multi-generational living is reshaping demand – is your listing ready for it?

Flexible floorplans, granny flats and dual-occupancy homes are becoming some of Australia's most sought-after properties as family living…

Lower North Shore family commits $7.1m for Seaforth harbourside estate with renovation vision
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Lower North Shore family commits $7.1m for Seaforth harbourside estate with renovation vision

Jason Guildea navigated a challenging market to secure $7.1 million for a harbourside estate that captured the attention…

Unconditional offer trumps higher price in Seaton settlement chain sale
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Unconditional offer trumps higher price in Seaton settlement chain sale

Brenton Milewski prioritised vendor security over maximum price to align a settlement chain in 18 days.

The Chelsea flat where Tilda Swinton lived from 1983 to 1998 is listed for A$1.16 million. Image: knightfrank.com
Celebrity Homes

Tilda Swinton’s former flat is living a double life – on the market and in a museum

The compact King's Road apartment where the Oscar winner lived for 15 years is simultaneously being recreated as…

@realty launches the @realty Reporting Group to help real estate agencies manage upcoming AML/CTF compliance obligations ahead of the July 2026 deadline.
Partner Content

Is your business ready for the upcoming AML changes?

New AML laws are coming to real estate. Here's what you need to know.

Features

The AI lie? Why Aussie buyers don’t fully trust the robots and where agents create value

AI is changing how buyers research property, but not who they trust. Here's why agents who can verify,…

Agents and buyers need to understand what a sunset clause is. Photo: Getty
Back to Basics

What is a sunset clause, and what does it mean for buyers and agents?

Why the date buried in an off-the-plan contract can be the most important detail in the deal, and…

National home prices held flat in May, with both Sydney and Melbourne recording falls for the third consecutive month. Image: Getty
Industry News

Three rate hikes finally hit housing market as Sydney and Melbourne lead the slowdown

REA Group's latest Market Snapshot shows higher interest rates are reshaping market conditions, with Sydney and Melbourne cooling,…

Harcourts NSW/ACT, led by CEO Andrew McCulloch and Chief Growth Officer Tina Ashton, accepts 11 new franchise applications in the first half of 2026. Photo: supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts NSW continues record growth trajectory as network expansion accelerates

Harcourts NSW/ACT accepts 11 new franchise applications in the first half of 2026, putting the network on track…

Team Woodards raised enough this year to fully fit out two Vinnies soup vans. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Woodards marks ten years of Vinnies CEO Sleepout with tenth soup van, surpassing $1 million milestone

Real estate network's decade of CEO Sleepout fundraising tops $1 million, funding two more soup vans for Victorians…

Four offers in 10 days: How presentation pulled Strathpine buyers from across the region
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Four offers in 10 days: How presentation pulled Strathpine buyers from across the region

A hands-on approach and presentation-first strategy delivered four offers in 10 days for Allie Coutts, proving that meticulous…

Local buyers who admired property for years commit to Northbridge street record
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Local buyers who admired property for years commit to Northbridge street record

David Howe's data-driven approach educates cautious buyers through 120 days of market uncertainty, delivering a Northbridge street record…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers outline four major concessions to the Federal Government's controversial tax reform package. Image: created in Gemini
Industry News

Labor backflips on key CGT reforms after backlash

The Albanese Government has announced four major concessions to its proposed capital gains tax reforms, easing pressure on…

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Celebrity Homes

Meg Ryan lists Hamptons retreat after learning a $6 million property lesson

The rom-com star is pricing her Bridgehampton home far more conservatively than her last sale – and yes,…

Features

Generating progress in an uncertain market

Market uncertainty isn't stopping buyers and sellers from acting, but agents who cling to old habits may be…

Darwin, Perth and Brisbane have led quarterly gains. Image: Getty
Industry News

Home prices climb 12% in sharpest annual gain since 2022 as rental vacancies hit record strain

Australia's median house price has climbed to $1.15 million as rental vacancies hit crisis lows, with the REIA…

Deakin family home sells for $1.4 million after creative AI marketing and patient negotiation
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Deakin family home sells for $1.4 million after creative AI marketing and patient negotiation

Dikshant Dhungel's decision to leave a 40-year family home untouched and let buyers imagine the possibilities paid off…

Agent's database match delivers Wellington off-market sale in five days
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Agent’s database match delivers Wellington off-market sale in five days

Sarah Mairs turned a chance meeting at an open home into a swift off-market sale, matching a furniture-focused…

Riley Neaton (Co-Founder), Ben Ikin (CEO), Timothy Neville (Co-Founder). Photo: supplied.
Supplier News

NRL legend Ben Ikin joins Queensland PropTech firm SearchX as CEO to lead national growth

SearchX has announced the appointment of Ben Ikin as Chief Executive Officer, marking a major milestone in the…

Harcourts Inner East appoints Nicky Talbot as Head of Property Management, bringing nearly 30 years of industry experience to the role.
Franchise News

Harcourts Inner East appoints respected property management leader Nicky Talbot

Harcourts Inner East appoints industry veteran Nicky Talbot to lead its property management division as part of the…

With Tranche 2 AML compliance less than a month away, APLYiD offers real estate agencies an integrated solution to meet AUSTRAC obligations without disrupting existing workflows.
Supplier News

The clock is ticking: Why AML integrations are your secret weapon for complying Tranche 2

With Tranche 2 less than a month away, real estate agencies must have AUSTRAC enrolment, a compliance officer,…

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Celebrity Homes

Parents of Kiwi Olympic rower sell Brisbane dream home

From Paris Olympic glory to island living: Logan Ullrich's parents list their high-end Paddington home.

News

$49k fines and forced 14-day lockouts: REIV fights back against chaotic consumer bill

Victoria's Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 could hit agents with fines of nearly $49,000 for not disclosing sale…

Cotality’s Head of Research, Gerard Burg. Image: LinkedIn
Industry News

Entry-level Brisbane apartments now more expensive than Sydney

Three previous RBA rate hikes erase gains from falling home prices as Brisbane units overtake Sydney's lower quartile…

Mitch Green, Harcourts Head of People and Culture. Photo: Supplied
Features

Why the best ideas in your office might never be spoken

In real estate, valuable insights often go unshared. Mitch Green from Harcourts explains why psychological safety is actually…

Industry News

Balancing act: RBA holds cash rate amid softening economy

A definitive turning point for the property sector as economists, and real estate leaders analyse the path ahead…

Melbourne listings have been hit with wave of price cuts. Image: Getty
Industry News

Are buyers calling the shots in Melbourne’s housing market?

As more Melbourne listings undergo price reductions, realistic expectations and strong buyer relationships are becoming critical to achieving…