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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA holds steady at 3.6pc as inflation proves stubborn
Despite hopes for a final dose of festive cheer, the RBA has held the cash rate at 3.60 per cent, signalling a more cautious stance as inflation shows signs of persistence.
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OPINION
What vendors want today from their agent
Today's property vendors seek agents who deliver more than sales pitches—they demand market data, transparent timing advice, and nuanced understanding of buyer demographics. As Melbourne's housing market shows strong auction clearance rates amid affordability challenges, successful agents combine hard data with strategic guidance to replace uncertainty with confidence.
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Celebrity Homes
Alec Baldwin lists historic Hamptons mansion for $21 million
Alec Baldwin has relisted his historic Hamptons mansion for $21 million (AUD $31.7 million) after multiple attempts to sell the property over the past three years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cincinnati tops the nation’s most sought-after rental markets
Cincinnati has emerged as the most in-demand city for apartment hunters, overtaking Washington D.C. in the third quarter of 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buyers willing to compromise to enter property market
More Australians are adopting a "compromise or miss out" approach to homebuying as competition intensifies in the property market amid rising prices.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
2026 Is Coming: Is Your Real Estate Business Protected and Prepared?
As 2026 approaches, real estate agents face market shifts and intensifying competition. Success hinges on auditing past performance, strengthening client relationships, and updating business including insurance coverage that protects against professional risks in an evolving industry landscape.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
NAI Harcourts Pinnacle Director Phil Grant appointed to REIQ Committee
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Board of Directors has formally approved the appointment of Phil Grant, Director at NAI Harcourts Pinnacle, to the Commercial & Industrial Chapter Committee for the 2026–2027 term.
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Agent Stories
Trust built at open home two years ago drives urgent Georges Hall sale in four days
Class Realty’s Fadi Hajjar has sold a four-bedroom family home at 33 Surrey Avenue, Georges Hall for $1.55 million in four days, securing an unconditional result for vendors under significant financial pressure. The vendors had purchased another property with settlement only weeks away and faced $17,000 monthly interest charges on a bridging loan. With a newborn baby and mounting financial…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental vacancy rate reliability questioned in landmark study
Australia's reliance on private companies to measure rental vacancy rates has been called into question in a groundbreaking study that reveals significant inconsistencies in this critical housing market metric.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
DIY AML Compliance: Why Real Estate Agencies May Want to Think Twice
As AUSTRAC extends anti-money laundering laws to real estate, agencies face a critical choice between DIY compliance and professional support. Industry experts warn that while self-implementation seems cost-effective, the complex, ongoing nature of AML obligations creates significant legal risks without specialized expertise.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
French property market shows signs of recovery
French house prices have increased by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, continuing a positive trend that began in early 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA expected to hold rates amid hawkish shift
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to maintain the cash rate at its final meeting of the year, with experts suggesting a significant shift toward a more hawkish stance as inflation concerns mount.
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LEADERSHIP
When data isn’t enough: why great leaders must trust their gut
CEO Harcourts South Australia believes that some of her best decisions as CEO didn't come from spreadsheets or market analyses, they came from that peculiar feeling in her stomach whispering, "This is right."
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Pinnacle team spreads Christmas cheer with Salvation Army toy drive
The team at Harcourts Pinnacle recently embraced the spirit of giving by participating in the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Toy Drive.
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Celebrity Homes
Diane Keaton’s Pinterest-inspired home hits market for $27 million
The meticulously renovated home of late Hollywood icon Diane Keaton has returned to the market with a $26.9 million (AUD $41.4 million) price tag, less than two months after the actress's death at age 79.
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Movers and Shakers
Elders expands in Central Queensland with key acquisitions
Elders has strengthened its real estate network in Central Queensland with the acquisition of Pat O'Driscoll Real Estate and Knight Frank Rockhampton, creating a connected commercial hub across the region.
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Movers and Shakers
Knight Frank expands Advisory service with three new appointments
Knight Frank has appointed Jack Murphy, Jordan Kery and Peter Pontifix to its new national Advisory service line as it continues to grow its capabilities in major project advisory.
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Movers and Shakers
Laing+Simmons East Group acquires Mendes Real Estate
Laing+Simmons East Group has completed its second acquisition in two months, adding Mendes Real Estate to its growing Eastern Suburbs portfolio.
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Movers and Shakers
Spark Real Estate and David Pino Real Estate join forces to better serve the Riddles Creek, Sunbury and Macedon Ranges community.
In an exciting step forward for the local community, Spark Real Estate’s Justin and Rita Spagnuolo and David and Rebecca Pino of David Pino Real Estate have announced they’re joining their two family businesses together.
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Celebrity Homes
Aaron Rodgers lists Wisconsin mansion for $3.7 million
Aaron Rodgers has officially put his longtime Wisconsin estate on the market for $3.7 million (AUD$6 million), signalling a definitive end to his Green Bay chapter as he settles into his new role with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home prices set to drop in 22 major US cities next year
The US housing market is expected to become more balanced in 2026, with home prices forecast to decline in 22 of the nation's 100 largest cities
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian hotel sector rebounds with strong summer outlook
Australia's hotel sector is experiencing a significant recovery with transaction volumes rising and occupancy rates strengthening across most major markets as the country enters its peak summer holiday season.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cost of living crisis pushes more Australians into shared housing
Cost of living pressures are driving more Australians of all ages into shared accommodation, with over half of respondents citing financial concerns as their primary motivation for share house living.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Riverstone Partners: Why SaleFunder’s rebrand matters and what it changes for agencies
Riverstone Partners, formerly SaleFunder, expands beyond funding solutions to offer six agent-focused services with a pay-per-listing model replacing subscriptions. CEO Lucas McEntee positions Agency Settlements as the industry-changing centerpiece while offering commission funding at rates significantly below competitors.
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AI Tips and Tricks
What Does AI Say About You?
When AI answers questions about your property market, will it cite you – or your competitors?
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Agent Stories
Buyer’s agent secures $2.05m Menai house days before scheduled auction
A Sydney buyer’s agent has negotiated a $2.05 million pre-auction purchase of a five-bedroom house in Menai, eliminating auction stress for his client. Nathan Madden secured 11 Berwick Place for his client through careful pre-auction negotiation, delivering certainty in a market where the buyer had previously been outbid multiple times. The six-bedroom house with three bathrooms and two car spaces…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
EQT acquires majority stake in PropertyMe
EQT has announced it will become the majority investor in PropertyMe, with Brian Donn set to take over as CEO in January 2026.
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Agent Stories
Settlement timing seals premium Grasmere home sale
A five-bedroom luxury home at 9 Yewens Circuit in Grasmere has sold after 20 days on the market, with Anna Younan securing a pre-auction outcome through strategic buyer engagement. The campaign attracted 10 inspections through a combination of weekend open houses and private appointments, with the property marketed through an auction campaign using no advertised price. Understanding buyer motivation The…
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OPINION
Case for change: Why NSW and Victoria should look north on price at auction
Australia's real estate pricing system faces a crisis of trust, with Queensland's auction model emerging as a potential solution to the underquoting debates plaguing NSW and Victoria. While southern states consider more regulations, the northern approach embraces market competition over price predictions, allowing Adam Smith's "Invisible Hand" to determine true value.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney’s Bellevue Hill claims title of Australia’s most expensive street
Kambala Road in Bellevue Hill has emerged as Australia's most expensive street with a median house price of $39.35 million, according to new research highlighting the extreme polarisation in Australia's residential property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early stages of a market recovery after months of decline.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Patrick D’Arrigo: Building success through personalised service
Brisbane real estate agent Patrick D'Arrigo balances business success with family life in Warner, where his client-focused approach has flourished. After seven years with @realty, he's opening his own office while maintaining the personalized service that became his trademark: "I want to treat people how I want to be treated."
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Elite Agent
From the Titanic to the “Breaking Bad” House: The Art of the Comeback
David Christensen is not your typical real estate agent. He is a former Hollywood executive, a Titanic diver (one of fewer than 200 people to reach the wreck), and the agent responsible for listing the iconic Breaking Bad house. In this episode of Thought Leaders, David joins Samantha McLean to break down the specific strategies he used to list a…
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Celebrity Homes
“My Unorthodox Life” star Julia Haart lists her NY Tribeca home for US$65M
Julia Haart’s towering Tribeca penthouse, once a central setting in her Netflix reality series, has reappeared for sale with a price tag of USD $65 million (AUD $100.7 million). Set across two dramatic levels with abundant outdoor space and sweeping Hudson River views, the residence reflects the fashion executive’s flair for colour, texture and high-end detail.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
German home prices set to rise
German home prices are forecast to rise around 3 per cent annually in coming years, outpacing inflation and further challenging affordability for first-time buyers.
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