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FRANCHISE NEWS
Sarah Savio’s journey from paddocks to pinnacle
Twelve years ago, Sarah Savio was immersed in animal science studies at university, specialising in horses and dreaming of a career in the equine world.
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OPINION
Styling for downsizers: how to appeal to the empty nester market
Empty nesters are becoming an ever-increasing portion of the market, and Justine Wilson explains how you can appeal to them with better styling.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property listings plummet as winter chill hits
Property listings across Australia experience a significant decline during winter months as homeowners postpone selling in favour of warmer destinations, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian farmland prices set for modest rebound
Australian farmland prices are expected to return to modest growth in the year ahead following a period of contraction.
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Celebrity Homes
NBA star Ben Simmons’ Brooklyn apartment for sale for $17 million
NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has put his luxury Brooklyn apartment on the market for US$16.995 million following his move to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Elite Agent
Motivating Agents: Rewards That Work with Dion Besser
TL;DR: Today we’re releasing a new episode of our Thought Leaders podcast that unpacks the practical side of growing a values-led agency. Dion Besser explains how he stabilised a team that tripled overnight, balanced culture with accountability, and kept clients loyal through volatile markets. Listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify—and sign up to get it in your inbox each…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian property prices set to double by 2030
Property values across Australia could double in many areas by 2030 if current growth trends continue, with some regions facing potential price drops of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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BEST PRACTICE
Emergency repairs – convincing landlords to act
Property managers caught between tenant demands and landlord hesitation face a critical challenge with emergency repairs. Beyond legal obligations, these urgent fixes can determine whether a landlord's insurance claim is honored or denied, potentially exposing them to significant financial and legal consequences.
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OPINION
Why building talent beats searching for unicorns
Some agents just have ‘it’ — or so the story goes. But what if 'it' isn’t something you're born with, but something that can be developed? According to Laing+Simmons Head of People & Growth Jacqui Barnes, spotting potential is only the beginning. Real leadership starts when you turn raw talent into consistent performance. With the right coaching, culture, and intent,…
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Celebrity Homes
Quincy Jones’s palace could be yours – for $91M
The former Bel-Air estate of legendary record producer and composer Quincy Jones has officially hit the market, with an asking price of US$59.995 million (approximately AUD $91.3 million).
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AI Tips and Tricks
Checklist, camera, action: how to turn real estate to-dos into watchable videos
Checklists are a real estate agent’s best friend—but let’s be honest, they don’t exactly scream “engagement.” If you're looking to level up team training or create clearer communication for clients, it’s time to go from static to cinematic. With tools like ChatGPT and Synthesia (or a little DIY video flair), you can transform your everyday checklists—like open home prep—into short,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rentvestors target Sydney’s Southwest
Liverpool has been ranked the top postcode in New South Wales for sales activity by first-home buyers, according to InfoTrack’s latest quarterly Property Market Update.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Domain set for $3 Billion takeover by US real estate giant CoStar
Australian property listings platform Domain is set to be acquired by U.S. real estate heavyweight CoStar Group in a landmark deal valuing the company at approximately $3 billion AUD.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
New chapter for Ray White Rural Woodford
David Johnson is taking over the reins at Ray White Rural Woodford from long-time owners Jill and Matt Garth, who have built a highly respected presence in the region.
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Movers and Shakers
Kaye Wyndham-Martin expands LJ Hooker presence in East Gippsland
Experienced real estate professional Kaye Wyndham-Martin has expanded her LJ Hooker business into Lakes Entrance and Metung in Victoria's growing East Gippsland region.
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Ray White
Mother’s Day tribute
This Mother's Day, five mother-child duos across the Ray White real estate network reveal how family values shape business success. From financial necessity to shared resilience, these partnerships demonstrate how lessons in tenacity and integrity transfer from parent to child while building thriving careers in property.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts SAS Deer Park opens
Leaders in Melbourne's western suburbs real estate market, Spencer Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, and Martin Vu, are proud to announce the opening of their very own Harcourts office in Deer Park.
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Celebrity Homes
Duran Duran bassist sell Los Angeles home for $7.8 million
Duran Duran bassist John Taylor and Juicy Couture co-founder Gela Nash-Taylor have sold their longtime Los Angeles residence for US$7.8 million as they prepare to relocate to the United Kingdom.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Vincent & Sandra Haupt celebrate success and freedom with @realty
Vincent and Sandra Haupt, respected veterans of the real estate industry, are celebrating their continued success and satisfaction with @realty, the innovative real estate network they joined back in 2017.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Gary Vee’s top AI & marketing tips for real estate agents
Gary Vaynerchuk, has been a great source of marketing inspiration to me over the years, from reading The Thankyou Economy when it first came out, through blazing trails in speaking and social media - and even for his love of wine.
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Movers and Shakers
Maggie Mackenzie joins Raine & Horne Lower North Shore
Experienced agent Maggie Mackenzie has joined the award-winning team at Raine & Horne Lower North Shore, bringing her local expertise and global experience to the powerhouse office.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New listings slow down in April
The Australian housing market experienced a slowdown in April, with new listings falling for the second consecutive month amid disruptions from back-to-back long weekends and the Federal Election.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland rental market tightens further in 2025
Queensland's rental market has started 2025 with even fewer options for tenants as vacancy rates continue to tighten across most of the state.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Real estate’s quiet reset: bringing humanity back into the conversation
Tech might be faster, but it’s not always better. Barry Plant's Spiro Drossos says the industry’s obsession with automation is costing agents something vital: real connection. From shifting vendor expectations to team morale and post-sale loyalty, he explains how bringing back the basics — genuine conversations, face-to-face care, and clear, simple language — is more important that ever.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Rata & Co Expands into the West
Harcourts Rata & Co is proud to announce its latest venture, expanding its highly successful operations into Melbourne's western suburbs with the opening of a brand-new office: Harcourts Rata & Co West.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW planning system reforms to streamline housing development
The NSW Government has passed significant reforms to streamline the planning system and accelerate housing development across the state.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
From Basics to Advanced: How Matterport’s Latest Tools Work Together to Enhance Property Marketing
Matterport's Fall and Winter 2024 releases enable agents to combine features like Defurnish with Property Intelligence, creating versatile property presentations that cater to both visual browsers and data-focused buyers while automating measurements and documentation across residential and commercial spaces.
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Movers and Shakers
Adeel Obaid: Building success from the ground up in Melbourne’s West
Adeel Obaid arrived in Australia on a student visa and started out working in hospitality, but a chance encounter with local real estate agents changed everything.
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Celebrity Homes
Graham Norton lists historic Manhattan carriage house for US$5.59 million
Irish comedian and broadcaster Graham Norton has put his unique Manhattan carriage house on the market for US$5.59 million, offering buyers a rare opportunity to own a piece of New York City history on one of the city's few remaining private mews.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Why skipping the neighbours at open homes could be costing you thousands
We’ve all done it — reused the same neighbour invite template with a quick address swap, or skipped it entirely. But what if those “nosy neighbours” are actually your best chance at a future listing or a golden referral? With 40% of buyers finding homes through someone they know, it’s time to ditch the template trap and start turning neighbours…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brookfield’s US$16B bet: buying big while property crashes
Brookfield Asset Management has raised $5.9 billion (approx. A$9.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 for its latest global real estate fund, bringing total commitments to $16 billion (approx. A$24.6 billion). This represents the firm’s largest real estate vehicle to date and comes amid rising investor interest in distressed commercial assets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Outer suburbs lead property price growth across Australia
Property prices in Australia's outer suburban areas are significantly outperforming inner-city markets, as buyers seek more affordable housing options amid ongoing affordability challenges.
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Elite Agent
Turning stress into real estate success
In real estate, stress isn’t just part of the job - it’s often the default setting. But according to author Meiron Lees, the real challenge isn’t the market, the clients, or the missed listings—it’s the 60,000 thoughts running through your head every day. He shares three simple but powerful mindset tools to help agents transform stress into clarity, build lasting…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Apartment approvals slump as focus shifts to delivery phase
Australia’s housing approvals have taken a hit, with apartment approvals seeing a significant drop in March, as the federal government now turns its attention to the delivery of its ambitious housing targets.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Why every real estate agent needs a SWOT analysis (and how ChatGPT can help)
A classic SWOT analysis is still one of the smartest ways to figure out where you stand—and where you should head next. With ChatGPT now capable of real-time research, this simple exercise becomes a powerful tool for spotting opportunities, dodging threats, and sharpening your competitive edge (without the overwhelm).
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