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Celebrity Homes
Step into Hollywood history: Gloria Vanderbilt’s iconic Beverly Hills estate is on the market
A historic English Revival-style mansion in Beverly Hills, famously known as "The Gloria Vanderbilt Estate," has been listed for $16.495 million USD (approx. $25 million AUD).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
QLD real estate industry rallies as floods impact local housing market
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has pledged its support to residents, businesses, and communities affected by the severe flooding in North Queensland.
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Real Estate News
Domain’s Head of Customer Solutions Angus Ferguson departs after successful tenure
Domain's Head of Customer Solutions, Angus Ferguson, is set to leave the company after six years of leading significant technological innovations and growth initiatives.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Mark Jansen joins first national real estate as marketing and communications strategist
First National Real Estate has today announced the appointment of Mark Jansen as Communications & Marketing Director, continuing the revitalisation of Australia’s largest real estate cooperative that began in 2024 with the appointment of new CEO, David Edwards.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Consumer confidence surges as rate cuts loom
Consumer sentiment in Australia has reached its highest point in nearly three years, as speculation grows about potential interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Agents are optimistic about house price growth in 2025
The majority of real estate professionals are predicting house prices will increase in 2025, with improved affordability and potential interest rate cuts driving market confidence.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Michelle Rigg: empowering women and redefining property management leadership
Find out how Michelle Rigg is redefining property management by empowering women, championing flexibility, and breaking traditional industry norms.
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Celebrity Homes
Oil Billionaire Bill Koch lists Aspen estate for $125 million
Billionaire Bill Koch has listed his 52-acre (21-hectare) Aspen estate for an eye-watering $125 million (AUD $190 million), more than four times what he paid when he purchased the property for $26.5 million (AUD $40.2 million) in 2007.
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INTERNATIONAL
Investors favour apartments and hotels over offices as real estate market rebounds
The commercial property market began recovering in the second half of 2024, with investors shifting away from office buildings and favouring residential property, hotels, and warehouses, according to Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Leaders Group recommit for another term
The number one recognised group of businesses in Ray White New Zealand, Ray White Leaders, have recommitted to the Ray White group for another term.
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Celebrity Homes
Will Arnett lists Beverly Hills home for $22.5M ($36.1M AUD)
Actor and podcaster Will Arnett has put his Beverly Hills, California, residence on the market for $22.5 million USD (approximately $36.1 million AUD), following significant customisations to the luxury property.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Luxury real estate is in for a change in 2025
The luxury real estate market is poised for big changes in 2025, with more balanced market conditions, growing multi-generational demand, and increasing female leadership emerging as key trends.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA unveils seven-point plan to tackle housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a comprehensive election commitment plan aimed at addressing Australia's housing affordability crisis ahead of the 2025 Federal Election.
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OPINION
What’s your plan for 2025?Â
The year is already in full swing and it’s been a fast start for me in 2025! We started back on January 6 with the resumption of our inaugural Prospecting Boot Camp program.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era of excellence in Melbourne’s Bayside
The powerhouse team behind Ray White Cheltenham and Mordialloc are thrilled to announce the opening of their third office in Sandringham, launching the revolutionary Ray White - The Bayside Group.
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Celebrity Homes
Olympic Legend Mo Farah Lists Surrey Mansion for $12 Million
Four-time UK Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah has placed his luxury Surrey mansion on the market, seeking £6 million ($12 million) for the property that showcases premium features and extensive living space.
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Movers and Shakers
Blake Lowry joins BresicWhitney Inner West
Award-winning Inner West agent Blake Lowry has made the move to BresicWhitney, strengthening the group's presence in key Sydney markets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
HIA calls for urgent action in Budget to tackle housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has urged the Federal Government to use the 2025-2026 Budget to address Australia’s deepening housing crisis, warning that without major investment and reform, home ownership will slip further out of reach for many Australians.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property prices dip as market momentum slows
National home prices have recorded their first decline of the year, dropping 0.08 per cent in January, though values remain nearly 4 per cent higher than the same time last year.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Mayfair mansion with royal connections hits market for $29M
An exquisite townhouse in Mayfair, once home to British Foreign Secretary James Harris and host to Emperor Napoleon III, has been listed for sale at £14.95 million ($29 million), offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of Anglo-French history.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Darren Pearce joins First National as Membership Director
Industry veteran, Darren Pearce, with over 30 years of experience has taken on a key leadership role at Australia's largest independent real estate network.
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OPINION
How to have frank conversations
The new year market is subdued. Prices in some parts are easing. Buyers are interested but cautious and sticking to their guns. Some vendors are unwilling to budge on price and many campaigns are becoming stalemates. Agents must be clear with vendors about price expectations, but what’s the best way to do this?
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Movers and Shakers
Jae Choi to lead new Belle Property Sunnybank office
Belle Property continues its Queensland expansion with experienced local agent Jae Choi heading up their new Sunnybank office.
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Movers and Shakers
Flynn Estate Agents opens fourth office as Chrissy Jones takes helm in Mornington
The rapidly expanding Flynn Estate Agents continues its growth trajectory with the announcement of its fourth office, while appointing Chrissy Jones as associate director of its Mornington location.
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Movers and Shakers
Mitch Green to lead Harcourts Academy
Head of People and Culture Mitch Green expands his leadership role to include Harcourts Academy and RTO operations.
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Movers and Shakers
Jess Culling leads Place Redcliffe Peninsula opening
Place Estate Agents has expanded its presence in the Moreton Bay Region with the official opening of Place Redcliffe Peninsula, led by top-performing agent Jess Culling.
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Movers and Shakers
Sally O’Connell named CEO of Abercrombys
Leading finance and real estate executive Sally O'Connell has been appointed as the new CEO of Abercrombys, effective February 2025.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Stuck in “Blockbuster” mode: COMPANY RE is disrupting Australian real estate in 2025 by empowering agents, buyers and sellers
Australian real estate agents are trapped in a "Blockbuster" model and need to start thinking like Netflix if they want to survive, according to real estate industry disruptor COMPANY RE.
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OPINION
Why AI succeeds where previous real estate ‘Disruptors’ failed
AI isn't here to replace you - it's here to handle the admin work while you focus on what computers can't do: building relationships and closing deals. Here's why this tech revolution is different.
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OPINION
The 5 biggest property trends set to shape 2025
The Australian property market is set for another year of change, with economic policy, cultural shifts, and evolving buyer behaviour shaping the landscape. REINSW President and BresicWhitney CEO, Thomas McGlynn, predicts the five trends that will shape our industry in 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental market shows signs of cooling as availability improves
The Australian rental market is showing early signs of easing, with slower price growth and improved property availability marking a shift from the intense conditions of 2023.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
CPI decline raises hopes for borrowers
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows a significant decline in inflation, bringing relief to borrowers and sparking optimism for an interest rate cut, but experts urge caution to maintain economic stability.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand coastal suburbs see extraordinary growth patterns
New Zealand's coastal property market has experienced exceptional growth across both islands, with some areas achieving up to 372 per cent value increase over five years, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The One Conference helps elevate agents in 2025
More than 800 real estate professionals from across Australia gathered at The Star in Brisbane for The One Conference, an event designed to build momentum and foster collaboration across all markets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property investors target consistent markets
Property investors are increasingly understanding the value of consistent markets over boom locations, with new research revealing the top 50 safest investment suburbs across Australia.
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