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Features

Auction simulation training raising industry standards

Practice makes perfect - but in real estate, most agents only get to practise on their clients.

Database discipline delivers $180,000 uplift in three days
Agent Stories

Database discipline delivers $180,000 uplift in three days

When vendors tried to sell without an agent for $1.55 million, Elle Ritson stepped in with her database…

Celebrity Homes

David Bowie’s Central Park apartment hits market at US$4.95 million

The late musician and his wife Iman owned the ninth-floor Essex House unit for a decade before selling…

Industry News

REMAX and Real brokerage strike US$880M deal to remodel global real estate

Global scale meets local expertise: REMAX Australia prepares for an AI-powered future following its parent company's US$880 million…

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Franchise News

Former Wallaby Matt Gibbon swaps scrums for sales at Harcourts

After a knee injury ended his professional rugby career, the qualified electrician is bringing his building background and…

Elite Agent TV

Teach ChatGPT to Write Like You – Not a Robot

In Episode 10 of The AI Edit, Samantha McLean walks through building a custom GPT loaded with a…

Franchise News

Shayne Mele: From finance to property investment expert

For Shayne Mele, property has always been the common thread running through his diverse business career.

Celebrity Homes

Chris Brown’s graffiti-covered Hollywood Hills home listed at US$2.9m

The controversial property that sparked neighbourhood complaints a decade ago still features original interior murals throughout.

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Strategy & Best Practice

Who’s asking the questions? Where responsibility sits will define your AML exposure

As AML rules expand from July 1, real estate agencies face a critical decision: centralise compliance or keep…

Leadership

The real risk of over-reliance on top performers

How stepping away from reliance on a single high performer exposes the strength of systems, leadership, and team…

Industry News

What the 2026 Federal Budget should focus on to fix housing

As Australia heads into the federal budget, housing policy should focus on boosting supply, protecting rental stock and…

Real Estate Agent Events

Why the Right Voices Matter More Than Ever in Property Management

There’s no shortage of industry events in real estate.

Network call unlocks off-market Bli Bli opportunity for Brisbane based investors
Agent Stories

Network call unlocks off-market Bli Bli opportunity for Brisbane based investors

Tim Allen's network-driven approach and thorough due diligence secured an off-market Sunshine Coast investment with granny flat potential…

Narrow frontage becomes the value hook in $2.285m Enfield auction
Agent Stories

Narrow frontage becomes the value hook in $2.285m Enfield auction

A targeted database campaign and strategic value positioning delivered 93 inspections, five registered bidders, and a result $135,000…

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Supplier News

Domain delivers another record-strong quarter, reaching 8 million Australians across Q1 2026

Domain delivers a record-strong Q1 2026, reaching 8 million Australians with double-digit growth across visits, app usage and…

Supplier News

The Kolmeo State of Property Management Survey wants your voice heard

If you’ve ever felt like your workload doesn’t match your pay, you’re not imagining it.

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People Moves

Coronis becomes Brisbane Broncos’ official real estate partner

The multi-office agency gains access to the NRL club's high-performance environment as part of a sponsorship deal that…

Industry News

Brisbane leads global luxury property shift

Global wealth growth and severe prestige stock shortages are reshaping Australia’s luxury property landscape, led by Brisbane.

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Features

AI isn’t just changing how you market property. It’s changing the property itself

Smart cities expert Matthias Hollwich explains how AI is transforming architectural design, development decision-making and the future of…

Franchise News

Christie Nelson: Building a brand built on genuine relationships

After more than two decades in real estate, Christie Nelson has returned to the industry with renewed focus…

Celebrity Homes

Justin Hemmes expands Byron Bay footprint with $18m beachfront purchase

The Merivale boss has now spent close to $60 million on Belongil Beach property in just over two…

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Property Management

‘A wake-up call’: Industry braces for impact after 2Apply privacy ruling

2Apply found in breach of Privacy Act: what the landmark ruling means for renters and real estate agencies

Woodards Manningham directors Stasi Adgemis, Alec Stefanoski and Brenton Linmeiers. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Two respected forces align to reshape Manningham’s property market

Something significant is unfolding in Manningham, as two of the area’s most established and forward-thinking real estate teams…

People Moves

Suzannah Toop departs TOOP+TOOP after 14 years to build “the next evolution of renting”

Suzannah Toop has stepped down from her role at TOOP+TOOP Real Estate, the Adelaide-based agency founded by her…

Partner Content

You built the brand – now imagine having a 40-person back office behind it

More than 200 agency owners across Australia and New Zealand have already made the switch and they're keeping…

Understanding a 66W is critical. Photo: Getty
Back to Basics

What is a 66W, and why every agent needs to understand it

It's three characters that can make or break a deal. Here's what the 66W certificate actually means, how…

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Features

ANZAC Day: perspective in a time of noise

A powerful ANZAC Day reflection on courage, sacrifice, and national unity through the lens of a WWII veteran’s…

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Franchise News

Highland opens in-house creative studio for agents

The Sydney-based group has expanded its internal marketing arm with a purpose-built production facility in Taren Point.

People Moves

Former PR specialist Sarah Broad acquires Brisbane commercial agency

Sarah Broad has purchased Kelly & Co Property from founder Pat Kelly, becoming one of few female-owned commercial…

Celebrity Homes

Shirley Temple’s 1950 wedding venue hits the market for $2.45 million

The Spanish Mission-style adobe home in Monterey, California, where the Hollywood legend married Charles Black has been extensively…

Industry News

First home buyer scheme driving up prices for affordable homes

Properties eligible for the expanded 5 per cent deposit guarantee have risen nearly twice as fast as higher-priced…

Renters are reaching their affordability limit, with Domain data showing rent growth slowing despite record-low vacancy rates. Image: Getty
Industry News

Rental market hits affordability ceiling as record-low vacancies fail to lift rents

Domain says renters have reached their financial limit, with record-low vacancy rates failing to drive broad rent increases…

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Real Estate Agent Events

PM/ONE returns to Sydney as property management takes centre stage

PM/ONE 2026 returns to the Sydney Hilton on September 13–14, bringing together property management leaders to explore AI,…

Opinion

Readers respond: The mirror talks back

We held up the mirror. The industry talked back. From underquoting in NSW to over-quoting in Queensland and…

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Celebrity Homes

Mariah Carey’s penthouse is exactly as extra as you’d expect

The Grammy-winning singer's 12,728-square-foot triplex features 360-degree Manhattan views, a 38-foot bathroom, and Marilyn Monroe's former piano.