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Celebrity Homes
Kanye West’s former Malibu mansion listed for US$39 million
A beachfront Malibu property once gutted by rapper Kanye West has returned to the market with a US$39 million price tag while still undergoing extensive renovations.
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OPINION
Help to Buy expanded, but global lessons overlooked
Australia’s 2025 Budget offers limited housing support through expanded equity schemes, prefab funding, and trade training. But Ray White Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee, warns a foreign buyer ban could hinder supply—opposite to global strategies where foreign investment helps drive development. Like other countries, the measures help some buyers but won’t solve affordability or supply challenges.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Co-working spaces are booming and profits are growing
Australia's flexible workspace industry is experiencing strong growth with operators reporting increased revenue, rising profitability, and high confidence levels.
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Movers and Shakers
NRL legend Alan Tongue launches real estate career with LJ Hooker
Former Canberra Raiders captain Alan Tongue has joined LJ Hooker Country Canberra, working alongside his former teammate Troy Thompson.
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Movers and Shakers
Prash Nayar claims back-to-back WA auctioneering titles
Prash Nayar has successfully defended his title as Western Australia's top auctioneer at REIWA's 2025 Gift of the Gavel Auctioneering Championships, with his protege Revandy Rasyad taking the novice title.
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Movers and Shakers
Coronis Group supports Mater Little Miracles with House for Life auction
The Coronis Group will sell the 2025 House for Life in a no reserve auction on Saturday 5 April, with all proceeds benefitting Mater Little Miracles.
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Movers and Shakers
Roelien Powell opens LJ Hooker Mudgeeraba
Roelien Powell is expanding the LJ Hooker brand with a new office in Mudgeeraba, strengthening the network's presence across the Gold Coast.
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Movers and Shakers
Adam Wells to lead new Elders office in Port Stephens
Adam Wells has been appointed to lead Elders Advantage Group's new Port Stephens office, marking the group's third location in NSW.
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Movers and Shakers
Karla Major joins Sidekick as property management consultant
Industry veteran Karla Major has been appointed as Property Management Consultant, Coach & Trainer at Sidekick, bringing over two decades of experience to the role.
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Movers and Shakers
Rachel Atkin expands role at Harcourts Victoria
Rachel Atkin will be stepping into an expanded role as Academy Performance Coach while maintaining her position as Head of Property Management at Harcourts Victoria State Office.
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Movers and Shakers
Dale Kayrooz opens Coronis Southport
Dale Kayrooz has launched Coronis Southport, marking the brand's third office on the Gold Coast and solidifying their footprint in the area.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Top of the Props: Australia and New Zealand’s Boldest PropTech Founders Go Head-to-Head in 2025 Pitch Battle
The Gold Coast will play host to Top of the Props, a high-energy live pitch event by REACH Australia and New Zealand, where emerging PropTech innovators will go head-to-head in a showcase of fresh ideas and industry potential.
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OPINION
Why 4% could be the difference between coasting and crushing It
The gap between good and great isn’t as wide as you think. REINSW President and BresicWhitney CEO, Thomas McGlynn, says just 4% can be the difference; whether it’s one extra call, a tougher conversation, or a mindset shift. Success doesn’t always require an overhaul, just a sharper focus on the habits and choices that move the needle.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Generational shift for Ray White on the Gold Coast
Ray White Surfers Paradise has undergone a "generational reset" which will see it divided up and three new ownership groups brought in.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Federal Budget addresses housing crisis but more action needed
The Albanese Government's pre-election budget has made positive steps toward addressing Australia's housing crisis, though experts suggest that more needs to be done.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investor loans spike nationwide as NSW hits record high
Investor loans have jumped 22 per cent across Australia over the past year, more than tripling the growth rate of owner-occupier loans according to a new report.
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Celebrity Homes
Marcus Bontempelli lends star power to Footscray’s ARCO development
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is bringing more than just sporting success to Melbourne’s west, teaming up with Ray White Williamstown to support the boutique ARCO apartment development in Footscray.
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Celebrity Homes
Mark Wahlberg’s former Beverly Hills mansion returns to market for US$68 million
The European villa-style estate built by actor Mark Wahlberg in Beverly Hills is back on the market with a significantly higher price tag just two years after changing hands.
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OPINION
Why great leadership begins with you
Leadership is more than managing others - it starts with managing yourself. Joel Davoren, Managing Director of RE/MAX Australia, offers a candid look at the importance of personal leadership. He explains why self-awareness, discipline and accountability form the foundation of effective leadership, and how focusing on your own development first can lead to stronger influence, clearer decisions, and better outcomes…
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Video of the Week
“It’s not all sun pads and Rosé”: Ray White Marine CEO Brock Rodwell on superyachts, auctions and starting young
Ray White might be best known for selling homes, but one of the group’s lesser-known business units deals in something far more mobile — luxury yachts.
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OPINION
NSW Rental Reform will undermine investor confidence
As the NSW Government prepares to roll out major rental law reforms from 19 May — including the end of no-grounds evictions — many in the real estate industry are raising concerns about how the changes will play out in practice. One of them is Nick Countouris, Principal of Richardson & Wrench Pyrmont, who says that while the reforms are…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Expansion sees new headquarters for The Agency Brisbane
The Agency Brisbane has opened its new headquarters in Fortitude Valley, representing a new era for the company.
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Celebrity Homes
Todd McKenney buys $2m Fitzroy warehouse conversion
Stage and screen performer Todd McKenney has made a big lifestyle change, purchasing a $2.035 million warehouse conversion in Melbourne's trendy Fitzroy after selling his Sydney home.
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INTERNATIONAL
Extell secures final Fifth Avenue lot for $265M AUD, plans $1.5B tower with Manhattan’s first IKEA
After a decade of strategic acquisitions, real estate heavyweight Extell Development Company has finalised its long-anticipated deal for the final parcel at 576 Fifth Avenue, securing full control of the entire block between West 46th and 47th Streets in Midtown Manhattan.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Labor expands “Help to Buy” scheme to reach more homebuyers
The federal government will significantly expand its "Help to Buy" shared equity housing scheme in the Federal Budget, raising both income and property price caps to make the program accessible to more Australians.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Real estate women reset and recharge at Queensland event
Over 200 women from Queensland's real estate industry gathered at Brisbane's Cloudland for the Leading Ladies of Real Estate Reset and Recharge series, focusing on mental wellbeing and professional growth.
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Elite Agent
2025 Budget: What Real Estate Professionals Need the Government to Deliver
As the 2025 Federal Budget approaches, those of us on the frontlines of the property market are watching closely. The decisions made will directly impact our industry, our clients, and, ultimately, our business success. Here’s what I believe real estate professionals should advocate for and prepare to leverage in the coming financial year. Construction Workforce Crisis Demands Immediate Action Every…
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Elite Agent TV
Your Business Exit Isn’t the End — It’s Your Next Chapter
Let’s be honest, most of us don’t like thinking about what happens when we’re no longer around. The word “exit” itself makes many people wince—it sounds so… final. And a bit negative, right? But here’s the thing: planning for leadership transition isn’t admitting defeat or waving the white flag; it’s actually one of the smartest business moves you can make.…
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Celebrity Homes
The Block winners Mitch & Mark list luxurious beach home
TV renovation stars Mitch and Mark have listed their meticulously transformed home in Sydney's Northern Beaches, marking their first major project since winning The Block.
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Movers and Shakers
Harcourts Hillside joins the fight against melanoma
Harcourts Hillside will participate in the Melanoma March at Sydney's Rodd Park on March 23, honoring Demi Rapisarda, daughter of franchise owner Costa Koulendianos.
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Movers and Shakers
Justin Nickerson to auction 2025 House for Life
Award-winning auctioneer Justin Nickerson will take the stage to auction the 2025 House for Life on April 5, with proceeds supporting Mater Little Miracles.
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Movers and Shakers
George Wilkinson joins Burgess Rawson Tasmania
Burgess Rawson has strengthened its Tasmanian team with the appointment of George Wilkinson as a Sales Executive.
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Movers and Shakers
Belle Property Northern Beaches creates region’s largest real estate network
Belle Property Northern Beaches has unified eight offices under a single ownership structure, creating the largest real estate network on the Northern Beaches.
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Movers and Shakers
Greg Allan joins Harcourts Solutions Group leadership team
Greg Allan has been appointed as Director & Business Owner at Harcourts Solutions Group, joining the leadership bench as part of the company's ambitious growth strategy.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Andrew Friebe returns to Harcourts as Queensland CEO
Andrew Friebe has been appointed as the new CEO for Harcourts Queensland, returning to the brand after previously serving in senior roles within the organisation.
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