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SUPPLIER NEWS
$5000 is up for grabs right now with BizGiver grant competition
BizCover's $5000 BizGiver grant competition returns April 2025, offering Australian small businesses a chance to fuel their dreams. Previous winner Benjamin Witkowski transformed his multimedia business with a cinema-quality drone, while finalists like Gemma Lee found the experience "empowering" regardless of outcome.
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OPINION
Real estate agents should focus on authenticity over awards
Real estate agent Michael Nitschke advocates for authenticity over accolades in an industry often defined by status symbols. "Being humans first and real estate agents second" means supporting clients through life's milestones rather than chasing sales targets and industry recognition.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia facing GFC-level rental price hikes
Australia's rental market is experiencing price increases not seen since the Global Financial Crisis, with projections indicating more pain ahead for renters across the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US real estate agents urged to diversify as TikTok faces uncertain future
TikTok has received a 75-day extension to comply with US regulations requiring the platform to either sell its operations or face a nationwide ban, creating uncertainty for real estate professionals who rely on the platform for marketing.
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Celebrity Homes
Iconic ‘Full House’ San Francisco home sells for US$6 million
The famous San Francisco home featured in the hit '90s sitcom "Full House" has changed hands for US$6 million, marking another chapter in the property's storied history.
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Movers and Shakers
Savills strengthens NSW Property Consultancy team with senior hires
Savills Australia and New Zealand has appointed Kara Krason and Larissa Ozog as Associate Directors to bolster its NSW Property Consultancy team.
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Movers and Shakers
Matthew Anstee and Lisa O’Neill launch Raine & Horne Commercial Southern Highlands
Award-winning principal Matthew Anstee and commercial specialist Lisa O'Neill have opened a new Raine & Horne Commercial office in Mittagong, already achieving over $11 million in sales.
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Movers and Shakers
Joe Bechara expands LJ Hooker presence to Parramatta
Successful multi-office principal Joe Bechara has opened a new LJ Hooker office in Parramatta, expanding his footprint in Sydney's western suburbs.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Empathy mapping: winning your customers hearts and minds
In real estate, knowing your client goes beyond demographics and property preferences, it’s about understanding their emotions, fears, and motivations. Empathy mapping is a proven technique to help agents gain these insights and tailor their communication accordingly. With AI tools like ChatGPT and Crystal Knows, the process becomes faster, more accurate, and highly personalised.
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AI Tips and Tricks
The AI-driven content strategy real estate agents can’t afford to ignore
Want to generate more leads without cold-calling or chasing? This AI-powered content strategy shows real estate agents how to build trust, stand out online, and attract clients with ease. Learn how to turn everyday questions into high-value content that works for you 24/7.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Major western suburbs expansion for powerhouse team
Ray White is strengthening its presence in Brisbane's western suburbs with the highly anticipated launch of Ray White Centenary.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Khaled Arabzedeh: overcoming rejection and building success in Casey
Khaled Arabzedeh has built a market-leading business in Melbourne's southeast, dominating the Hampton Park market for five consecutive years.
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Celebrity Homes
Wolfmother drummer Hamish Rosser lists ‘laid back’ Byron Bay hinterland home
Set on two hectares in the rolling hills of Clunes, the Northern Rivers home of Wolfmother and The Vines drummer Hamish Rosser and music executive Kristy Rosser is up for sale, with a $2.5 million price guide.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New listings surge in Sydney and Melbourne
Property listings across Australia have shown strong growth with national new listing volumes increasing 6.1 per cent in March compared to the same period last year, despite a slight monthly decline.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Reignite your passion for real estate: how to find motivation again
Real estate agents facing burnout can rediscover their passion through better support systems, higher commission structures, and improved work-life balance. @realty offers agents the flexibility to build their business on their own terms while maintaining the motivation that initially drew them to the industry.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Greater Port Macquarie expands to Laurieton
Harcourts Greater Port Macquarie is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Laurieton, marking the latest step in its strategic expansion across the region.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Boost your real estate strategy with SCAMPER and AI-Powered thinking
Standing out in real estate isn’t getting any easier. With market conditions shifting, marketing channels overcrowded, and time forever in short supply, creativity often ends up on the backburner. But what if coming up with fresh ideas didn’t have to be so hard—or time-consuming? Samantha McLean breaks down how to use an age-old creative framework, SCAMPER, and combine it with…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Safe as houses?
As Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs trigger global market volatility, residential property emerges as a potential safe haven amid economic uncertainty. With interest rate cuts looming and the Dow Jones experiencing dramatic fluctuations, housing offers stability through tangible asset security and consistent demand fundamentals that shares cannot match.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian retail vacancy rates decline as market shows resilience
Australia's retail property market continues to strengthen with vacancy rates falling to 4.7 per cent in December 2024, down from 5.5 per cent a year earlier.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“A bit of showbiz never hurt anyone”: Josh Horner on why real estate needs more fun
From Disney choreography to sold stickers, Josh Horner brings flair, feeling and yes, even showgirls to the property market.
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Celebrity Homes
Hollywood star Rachel McAdams’ Sydney hideaway hits the market
Woollahra’s leafy backstreets have quietly hosted some serious star power—most recently, Hollywood actor Rachel McAdams. Now, the mid-century stunner she called home while filming in Sydney is up for grabs.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian home values spike 39 per cent over five years
National home values have climbed 39.1 per cent over the past five years, adding approximately $230,000 to the median dwelling value despite falling short of previous boom periods.
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Movers and Shakers
BresicWhitney’s new website reveal
BresicWhitney's new website, bw.com.au, showcases an intuitive, content-driven experience where properties take centre stage.
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Ray White
Put results first, leave excuses behind
Ray White's Upper North Shore team transformed a standard training program into a competitive bootcamp, maintaining market momentum when competitors wound down for the holidays. Their military-inspired approach focused on results over excuses, culminating in new listings and a celebratory obstacle course challenge.
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Celebrity Homes
Storybook cottage features doors from Peter Rabbit movie set
A charming country property in Kurrajong Hills has hit the market featuring the doors used in the set of the Peter Rabbit movie.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Set priorities like a pro with AI
In the always-on world of real estate, where juggling a million priorities feels like a badge of honour, staying productive without burning out is easier said than done. Samantha McLean explores how classic time-management wisdom — like the Eisenhower Matrix — can get a modern refresh with the help of AI.
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INTERNATIONAL
Overseas demand for UK property hits record low
The number of international buyers registering to purchase residential property in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since records began, with new figures pointing to tax changes and shifting political dynamics as key deterrents.
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BEST PRACTICE
Two months lost every year: the hidden cost of procrastination
Procrastination in real estate sales can quietly sabotage your results — costing agents up to two months of lost productivity each year. Learn why fear of failure fuels call reluctance, how to recognise it in yourself or your team, and the simple strategies to break the cycle and boost performance.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
The soft skills closing hard deals
Every agent knows the script. Build rapport. Handle objections. Present your value. Close strong. But in the real world — where stress runs high, trust is thin, and sellers have heard it all before — it’s often not the pitch that wins the listing.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Levelling up your AI assistant: better prompts get better AI answers
We’ve all done it—typed a slightly irritated question into ChatGPT like it’s a lazy assistant who’s forgotten how to be helpful. And when the answer comes back bland, we assume it’s the AI that’s underperforming. But here’s the twist: just like with any team member, if you want better results, you’ve got to give better direction.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US warehouse sector faces pressure amid trade tensions
Trade war concerns are sending shockwaves through the warehouse and logistics real estate sector in the US, with major players seeing significant stock declines in recent months.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Western Sydney emerges as Australia’s leading industrial hub
Western Sydney's industrial market has made a strong start to 2025, boosting its position as Sydney's premier industrial location despite economic uncertainty.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Scottish castle once home to Queen Margaret Tudor is selling for £1m
A castle steeped in royal history — and complete with its own escape tunnel — has been listed for sale in Scotland with an asking price of £1,050,000 (approximately A$1.9 million).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Remuera recommits to Ray White network
Ray White's top international business, Ray White Remuera, has re-signed with the network for another term, marking their fourth contract renewal with the group.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Evicting a tenant – can insurance step in?
Eviction is a legal minefield where one misstep can cost landlords thousands. While most property owners view their insurance as a safety net for tenant troubles, EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater, explains that net can disappear in an instant if proper eviction protocols aren't followed.
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