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INTERNATIONAL
Qatar to grant title deeds and residency visas within days to foreign property buyers
Qatar is accelerating its efforts to attract international investment by allowing foreign property buyers to receive ownership title deeds and residency visas within days of purchase.
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Movers and Shakers
Ervin Niyaz joins Colliers’ Melbourne North West team
Experienced commercial property specialist Ervin Niyaz has been appointed as Director, Investment Services at Colliers' Melbourne North West team based at Essendon Fields.
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Movers and Shakers
Anthony Hunt to lead new Coronis Asset Management division
Anthony Hunt has been appointed as Director of Coronis Asset Management, a new division designed to improve landlord support across the Coronis network.
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Movers and Shakers
Neya Perovec appointed Chief Operating Officer at Realmark
Realmark has appointed Neya Perovec as Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 16 years of property industry experience to strengthen the group's operational excellence.
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Movers and Shakers
Ken Oliver joins RT Edgar Portsea | Sorrento
Real estate veteran Ken Oliver has joined RT Edgar Portsea | Sorrento, bringing nearly five decades of industry experience to the team.
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Movers and Shakers
Cath Stubbings appointed Executive Director at Kay & Burton
Kay & Burton has appointed Cath Stubbings as Executive Director and Group Board Member, recognising her leadership of the firm's Property Management, Concierge and Luxury Stays divisions.
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Movers and Shakers
Alex Raymond joins Knight Frank as Director of Office Leasing
Knight Frank has appointed Alex Raymond as Director, Office Leasing, where she will focus on delivering expert leasing solutions in the Sydney CBD.
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Just Sold
Bondi Junction apartment shatters suburb record with $3.21m sale
A two-bedroom apartment at Eastgate Gardens in Bondi Junction has sold for $3.21 million, setting a new suburb record after a targeted 24-day campaign by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith. The result came from strategic pre-marketing and a VIP launch that attracted buyers across all demographics—downsizers, upgraders and investors—creating the competitive tension that drove five registered bidders to push…
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Just Sold
Strategic marketing delivers seven-day sale in competitive Wareemba market
A five-bedroom family home at 4 Kirrang Street, Wareemba has sold via private treaty after just seven days on the market, following a comprehensive marketing campaign led by Tony Nico of CobdenHayson Drummoyne. The property, which includes three bathrooms and four car spaces, attracted significant buyer interest through a multi-channel approach combining professional photography, video content, premium portal listings on…
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Celebrity Homes
Jamie Durie lists luxury eco-home for $33 million
Jamie Durie is selling his dream eco-home overlooking Pittwater on Sydney's northern beaches with a price guide of $33 million, after a decade-long creation process.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation celebrates $10 Million raised, directly benefiting 1,585 charities worldwide
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, has announced it has achieved a significant milestone having raised over $10 million in funds since its inception in 2008, supporting 1,585 charities, sports clubs, and community groups across New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.
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INTERNATIONAL
EU to crack down on Airbnb-style rentals as housing costs spark ‘social crisis’
The European Commission is preparing to introduce its first continent-wide affordable housing plan, targeting the rising influence of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. The proposed measures aim to curb soaring rents and housing shortages across Europe, which have fuelled social tension and political unrest.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney leads auction upswing with busiest week since April
The Australian auction market is set for its most active period in months, with Sydney emerging as the standout performer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lower rates and tight rental markets fuel investor return
Investor confidence in Australia’s property market has rebounded, with REA Group’s latest PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report showing investor lending at its strongest level in almost a decade amid easing mortgage rates and a shortage of rental supply.
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LEADERSHIP
Six questions every real estate leader should ask to keep their team thriving
Behind every high-performing agency is a motivated team, but how often do leaders really check in with their people? Here’s how six simple questions can reveal what’s working, what’s not, and how to keep your agents engaged and thriving.
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Just Sold
Bondi Junction unit sells $199,000 above median after buyer lifts offer
April Strauss of The Agency Eastern Suburbs has secured the sale for a nine-year-old, one-bedroom unit in Bondi Junction – almost $200,000 above the local median and beyond the buyer’s initial offer. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with car space at 253 Oxford Street sold via private treaty after 56 days on market, well below the 87-day suburb average for comparable…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
“The future is AI and that future is now!” Antony Catalano, View Media Group (VMG) Executive Chairman
Propic unveils major AI feature release, as View Media Group expands its integrated tech ecosystem to give agents smarter tools, stronger leads, and a competitive edge.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Toby Campbell set to take Ray White CRE to next level
Toby Campbell has taken the reins of Ray White CRE, the iconic real estate business in Melbourne's most coveted inner-city enclaves - East Melbourne and Collingwood.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Brendon Heenan brings award-winning expertise to One Agency
One Agency Select Realty has announced that Mr Brendon Heenan, one of the Kapiti Coast's most distinguished and recognised real estate professionals, has joined its ranks.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Sales agents are no longer moving for money
Why do agents really move? It’s a question agency leaders have debated for years, but new data from VREC suggests the answer may have changed. After two years of running a flat-fee agent brokering subscription program, VREC owner Taylor (TJ) Shepherd has uncovered clear trends showing that today’s agents are motivated by far more than commission splits. Based on conversations…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How to grow without breaking: David Highland on building scale, stability and culture
With five mergers, two marine acquisitions and seven new rent rolls in just four years, David Highland has proved that rapid growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of culture or control.
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Celebrity Homes
Gold-plated glamour: Sydney’s Versace apartment turns heads worldwide
From 24k gold door handles to a Versace-branded intercom, this Sydney apartment is pure designer drama.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ben Singh returns to Harcourts as business owner of Harcourts Thrive
Harcourts has announced that Ben Singh has returned to the company as the new business owner of the newest Harcourts office Harcourts Thrive.
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INTERNATIONAL
‘Extend and pretend’: lenders tread water as commercial property values sink
Banks and landlords in the UK and Europe are locked in a waiting game, stretching loan terms and hoping the market turns before losses hit the balance sheet.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National vacancy rate holds at 1.2%
SQM Research’s latest figures confirm the rental squeeze isn’t letting up, with national vacancies steady at 1.2% and supply falling in most capitals.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate faces a balancing act as economy rebounds: CommBank outlook to 2026
Cautious optimism returns as stable growth, steady prices and improving confidence set the tone for Australia’s 2025 property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australians still struggling with cost of living crisis
Despite government support and financial resilience, just 7 per cent of Australians believe the cost-of-living crisis has improved over the past year.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Matters — in Business and Beyond
Brady Marcs Buyers Advisory CEO and Founder Brady Yoshia will swap her buyers agent hat for a chef's apron to support Australians in need.
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Agent Stories
Strategic pricing drives $820,000 Holmview sale in single week
Jason has secured $820,000 for a four-bedroom house at 45 Eiger Street, Holmview, in just seven days on market. The result came from an ‘interest above’ pricing strategy set at $789,000, which drew 14 contract requests and five written offers in a suburb where the median four-bedroom house value sits at $756,000 according to Domain data. Jason says the approach…
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Mindset and Personal Development
Embrace change, empower your career
As Harcourts nears opening its record-setting 50th new office in 2025 - a combination of new offices and rebranding, with new faces and familiar faces, new ideas, and new energy - Tina Ashton, Harcourts Chief Growth Officer, reflects on the transformative power of change.
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Celebrity Homes
Basketball legend Luc Longley selling coastal sanctuary after three decades
Australian basketball icon Luc Longley is parting ways with his beloved 140-hectare beach property in Western Australia's William Bay after 34 years of ownership.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK house price growth slows to five-month low
British house prices recorded their weakest annual growth since April, rising just 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to September amid economic uncertainty and potential tax changes.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
‘Big’ tourist attractions don’t always drive regional property prices
Australia's iconic oversized attractions have varying influence on local property markets, with coastal locations significantly outperforming inland areas regardless of their quirky landmarks, new research reveals.
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Agent Stories
Strategic deadline drives $1.69m Berowra Heights result in 34 days
Gabrielle Nagy of McGrath Berowra has achieved a $1,686,588 sale for a four-bedroom home in Berowra Heights after 34 days on market, using a targeted deadline strategy to drive strong buyer competition. She listed the property at 11 Beatrice Close and ran a multi-channel campaign combining social media marketing, regular open homes, and on-request inspections to build a qualified buyer…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Big ideas and bigger pants at the Barry Plant Leadership Conference 2025
This year, Barry Plant leaders, partners, business associates and their families came together in Phuket, Thailand, for an unforgettable week at the annual Barry Plant Leadership Conference.
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