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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group partners with OpenAI to deliver world class property experiences
Australia's leading property platform realestate.com.au launches realAssist, an AI-powered companion helping homeowners understand property valuations, while expanding natural language search capabilities for all users. The innovations reflect the company's ongoing investment in AI technology to transform the property journey for millions of Australians.
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Agent Stories
Strategic upgrades drive $900,000 villa sale in quiet Shellharbour market
A three-bedroom villa in Shellharbour City Centre has sold for $900,000 after strategic cosmetic upgrades advised by Rome McGrath of Ray White Shellharbour City drove competitive interest in a market with minimal recent sales activity. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa with double garage at 1/6 Falcon Street exchanged on 2 December following a four-week campaign that generated more than five offers.…
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Agent Stories
Bellevue Hill buyer’s agent secures $15.1 million off-market result with precision brief matching
Albert Sassoon of Pacific Property Buyers, a buyer’s agent with deep Eastern Suburbs roots, has secured a $15.1 million off-market five-bedroom house at 14 Cranbrook Road, Bellevue Hill, for clients seeking to build their dream home. Albert, operating across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, sourced the northeast-facing property on a sloping 600-square-metre-plus block through direct outreach to local agents rather than waiting…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cuts fuel price growth but fail to improve affordability
Australia's property market ended 2025 with renewed confidence as interest rate cuts boosted buyer activity, but affordability remains a significant challenge across all major cities.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“One head, many bodies”: a case study in business cohesion
Leaders often mistake good relationships for a unified organisation. Lisa Pennell argues they are not the same. By reshaping decision-making, setting firm boundaries and recognising that people are, as she puts it, “meatbags full of reactivity”, she shows how cohesion can be created through design rather than chance.
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Agent Stories
Cremorne house sells for $6 million the day before auction
A four-bedroom house at 3 Ryries Parade, Cremorne has sold for $6 million the day before its scheduled auction, following a month-long campaign by Kirsty Freyer of Richardson & Wrench Mosman. The freestanding house with three bathrooms and two-car accommodation attracted 70 inspections and resulted in five issued contracts before the vendor accepted an offer on 28 November. “They considered…
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Celebrity Homes
Richard Simmons’ Los Angeles estate gets price reduction
The longtime Los Angeles home of late fitness guru Richard Simmons has received a significant price cut, now asking US$5.89 million (AUD$9 million) after initially listing for $6.99 million in June.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Southern England house prices fall as UK average rises
House prices in London and the wider south of England have dipped for the first time in 18 months, despite the average UK house price increasing to £270,200.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market stabilises as east coast capitals cool
Australia's housing market has flattened in November, with national house and unit prices remaining unchanged after several months of steady growth, according to new data.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland locks in Corporate Auctioneer Panel
In a bold move that signals a new era for Queensland's real estate industry, Ray White Queensland CEO Jason Andrew has announced the leading network will not replace its Chief Auctioneer position, instead establishing a corporate panel of auctioneers to drive the business toward an ambitious target of 10,000 auctions annually.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts SA welcomes Shauna Le
Harcourts South Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Shauna Le as its new Business Operations Manager. Ms Le brings a wealth of experience in marketing, team management, and stakeholder relations to the role, where she will oversee key operational and marketing functions for the group.
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Agent Stories
Top-floor studio apartment snapped up before auction in Bondi Junction
A top-floor studio apartment at 521/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, has sold prior to auction for $430,000 after just 14 days on market, led by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith. The result came from a multi-layered campaign combining the agency’s advertising right next door to the property, a curated database of investors and first-home buyers, and comprehensive digital marketing that generated 2,800 views…
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Agent Stories
Pre-Christmas pressure delivers $820,000 townhouse result in Mount Warrigal
Rome McGrath of Ray White Shell Harbour City secured $820,000 for a three-bedroom townhouse at 391 Redwood Parade, Mount Warrigal, after a strategically compressed 20-day campaign that capitalised on pre-Christmas buyer urgency. The property sold at auction on 26 November 2025 following competitive bidding between two registered bidders, with the hammer falling at reserve after the price climbed from a…
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Agent Stories
Macarthur agent sells Mount Annan home in seven days with price withholding strategy
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has sold a four-bedroom house at at 83 Kurrajong Circuit, Mount Annan for $1.295 million in just seven days by withholding the asking price and leveraging strategic marketing. The rapid result came from withholding the advertised price for the first week while deploying premier digital listings and targeted database outreach – a strategy that…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Familiar faces continue local growth story in Angle Vale
Ross Whiston and Sallyann Vivian, the dynamic leaders of Ray White Gawler East, are excited to announce they will be merging their business and team with Ray White Angle Vale.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Tina Bligh returns to Highland Double Bay Malouf, strengthening Malouf team’s growth strategy
In a move that reinforces Highland Double Bay Malouf's position in Sydney's prestige property market, experienced agent Tina Bligh has rejoined the agency as Sales Associate to David Malouf, bringing more than two decades of real estate expertise to one of the company's leading residential teams.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Building approvals decline despite long-term growth
Building approvals fell 6.4 per cent in October 2025, despite yearly figures showing continued growth in the housing construction sector.
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OPINION
The difference between good and great
High-achieving commercial real estate agents consistently outperform their peers through disciplined systems rather than motivation alone. They meticulously manage their pipelines, maintain prospecting routines regardless of market conditions, and clearly communicate their specialised value to clients. These are habits that separate the top 10% from the rest.
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Celebrity Homes
Buddy and Jesinta Franklin purchase rural Gold Coast estate
AFL legend Lance "Buddy" Franklin and his wife Jesinta have downsized to a $4.6 million rural property in Guanaba on the Gold Coast, seeking a quieter lifestyle as they prepare for their third child.
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INTERNATIONAL
Florida housing markets cooling fastest as Northeast remains hot
The pandemic-era housing boom in the US is showing signs of turning around, with Florida markets experiencing the biggest price drops while Northeastern cities remain resilient.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AUKUS to intensify Perth’s housing pressure in key suburbs
The AUKUS defence agreement is set to add further pressure to Perth's already tight housing market, particularly in the city's south-west corridor, according to a new analysis.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Ramp Up Your Real Estate Career in 2026: Consistency, Accountability & the Power of a Performance Coach
@realty offers agents a path to real estate success in 2026 through performance coaching, accountability systems and a business model featuring up to 100% commission. Their approach combines personalized branding options with an automation-rich CRM, positioning consistency as the key differentiator in an increasingly competitive market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era in commercial real estate for the Central West
A changing of the guard is underway in Orange, with the launch of a new commercial real estate agency, RWC Central West.
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Real Estate News
The Agency expands offering on Qld’s Gold Coast with Rhys Wildermoth
Highly successful real estate professional Rhys Wildermoth and his team have joined national real estate brand The Agency in Queensland’s Gold Coast growth corridor.
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Mindset and Personal Development
End-of-year fatigue is real: how real estate professionals can reset
In the high-pressure real estate industry where 70% of professionals experience burnout, one agent's kitchen floor breakdown reveals the warning signs and practical solutions for maintaining wellbeing. From establishing boundaries to scheduling recovery time, the path back to professional fulfillment requires treating personal health as seriously as client needs.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Ray White and REA Group announce landmark partnership
Ray White becomes first real estate group to access REA's expanded market intelligence suite through a landmark data partnership, leveraging proprietary technology platforms to transform property insights into competitive advantages for its 550+ Australian offices.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland promotes Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer
Ray White Queensland has announced the promotion of Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer, effective 2026, signalling a strategic move to strengthen its leadership bench with one of the state's most accomplished real estate professionals.
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Celebrity Homes
Fashion designer’s historic NY mansion returns to market after Clooney stay
Fashion designer Kenneth Cole is preparing to relist his historic Westchester mansion, following a rental period by actor George Clooney during his Broadway run earlier this year.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Golden Grove brings decades of expertise to booming corridor
Ray White is expanding its presence in Adelaide's thriving north east with the launch of Ray White Golden Grove.
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National
Home prices climb to new high as growth slows at end of spring
Australia’s property market closed out spring with another price rise, pushing national home values to a new peak. Growth remained broad-based across the capitals and regions, but November’s gains were softer than October’s. Economists say tight supply, population inflows and earlier rate cuts continue to tip conditions in favour of sellers, though affordability pressures are expected to temper growth through…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market momentum to continue into 2026 despite uncertainty
The Australian housing market is entering 2026 with stronger momentum than anticipated, despite facing an unusual degree of uncertainty according to a leading economist.
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INTERNATIONAL
India breaks into the global top tier for branded residences, says Savills
India’s luxury housing sector has entered a new phase, with the country now ranked among the world’s top markets for branded residences, driven by rising wealth, global brand interest and fast-growing demand in major metros.
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Agent Stories
Database strategy drives off-market unit sale in Mount Colah
Nick Berman from McGrath Hornsby has sold a one-bedroom unit at 2/1-3 Werombi Road, Mount Colah for $490,000 through an off-market campaign targeting investor buyers. While keeping the property off market, Nick proactively reached out to buyers in his database who were actively seeking one-bedroom apartments, particularly those looking for investment properties. The successful buyer first discovered the property through…
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Elite Agent
Tom Harrison: From “Don’t Sign That Paperwork” to Agency of the Year
It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses were shuttering, uncertainty was at an all-time high, and Tom Harrison was standing at a literal and figurative fork in the road. His business coach gave him one piece of explicit advice: “Do not sign that paperwork.” Taking sole ownership of a legacy agency during lockdowns seemed like madness, but Tom,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Pinnacle welcomes Samantha Bonnici
Harcourts Pinnacle is thrilled to announce that top-tier real estate agent Samantha Bonnici has joined our team.
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