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FRANCHISE NEWS
Todd and Danielle Utley join The Agency WA
Todd and Danielle Utley, esteemed real estate professionals with over 20 years of experience, have joined The Agency WA.
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Celebrity Homes
Body Shop mogul lists $10m Portsea estate
Graeme Wise, the visionary behind The Body Shop's arrival in Australia, and his wife Angelina are selling their magnificent Portsea estate on the Mornington Peninsula, with a price guide of $9.5m to $10m.
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OPINION
Why we need to stop reacting to market sentiments
Andy Reid: "As an industry, we are way too reactive in our actions, and way too dependent on the news to write our professional story for us."
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Matt Payne joins Ray White Upper North Shore
The Ray White Upper North Shore team has started the year strongly, with Matt Payne joining the leading office.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Marko Maric Joins Pulse Property Agents
Pulse Property Agents is thrilled to announce that Marko Maric, an esteemed and highly successful real estate professional, has joined the team.
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BEST PRACTICE
Underpayment laws you need to know about for 2025
New rules mean underpaying employees – whether it’s forgetting overtime, missing penalty rates, or skipping super – could land employers in serious hot water.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental growth “well and truly passed the peak”
The Australian rental market is showing clear signs of cooling, with national rental growth dropping to just 4.8 per cent in 2024, down significantly from 8.1 per cent in 2023.
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Celebrity Homes
Kristin Cavallari lists her expansive Tennessee estate for $16.8M AUD
Kristin Cavallari’s compound includes a main house, guest cottage, and barn.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Francine Setchell thrives with @realty
Francine Setchell, Gold Coast real estate agent, joined @realty in 2019, selling over 200 properties.
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Celebrity Homes
Top luxury homes of Tennis Superstars
As the Australian Open kicks off, we take a peek behind the gates of some of the most lavish homes owned by tennis royalty.
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Elite Agent
The changing face of real estate influence: Behind the lists
Looking back through our Industry Influencer lists since 2017, one thing stands out – what we value as leadership in the real estate industry has changed fundamentally. Now that we’ve been able to quickly analyse data (thanks to generative AI) from these lists over a long period of time, it’s worth pulling some threads together and creating a story. First,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Top Home and AI Tech Innovations from CES 2025
The real estate industry is no stranger to innovation, but the advancements showcased at CES 2025 have taken things to a whole new level. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show was a treasure trove of AI-powered home tools designed to make homes smarter, more efficient, and more personalised than ever before. Here’s a deep dive into the top AI and home…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
New partnership fuels growth for Ray White Epsom
Ray White Epsom, a longstanding and respected name in Auckland's real estate landscape, has announced Ray White Ellerslie owners David and Arthur Subritzky have acquired a significant ownership stake in the business.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to “Thrive in 25” with REIV President Jacob Caine
Join REIV President Jacob Caine on the Elevate Podcast as he reveals the massive opportunities waiting for agents who embrace AI and sustainability.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
What tenancy law changes mean for agents
Discover the key tenancy law changes that impact real estate agents, including new rules on pets, minor modifications, minimum standards, and support for domestic violence survivors
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Mindset and Personal Development
Finding joy in real estate: beyond the million-dollar listings
Discover how Josh Horner, a former Broadway dancer and founder of The Horner Agency, applies his unique background to redefine success in suburban real estate.
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Celebrity Homes
Joan Rivers’ former NYC penthouse re-listed with a US$10M price cut
Joan Rivers' former home is the epitome of luxury living in the Upper East Side, New York.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ property market closed 2024 with fresh opportunities despite December lows
The New Zealand property market saw record December lows in 2024, with new listings at a 17-year low and average asking prices returning to 2021 levels.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How climate risks are reshaping real estate
The increasing frequency of natural disasters, driven by climate change, is reshaping real estate markets in the United States and Australia.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic £38M Belgravia mansion becomes London’s first super-prime sale of 2025
Former home of Earls of Bessborough and financier Glenn Maud is London's first super-prime deal of 2025.
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OPINION
Small Improvements, big success: how marginal gains can transform real estate
What if achieving exceptional success didn’t rely on monumental changes, but rather on a commitment to incremental improvements?
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Celebrity Homes
Ivana Trump’s lavish NYC townhouse still on the market for $30.3 million
The late Ivana Trump’s NYC townhouse is still on the market more than two years after her death.
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Elite Agent
Build Your Real Estate Empire Using The 1 per cent Method That Changed Sports
In 2012, British Cycling went from underdogs to Olympic Champions. Before he became famous, James Clear wrote a post on the Buffer blog called What Would Happen If You Improved Everything by one per cent: The Science of Marginal Gains . Basically, it was about the British Cycling Team’s remarkable transformation under Sir Dave Brailsford. The team achieved extraordinary results by…
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BEST PRACTICE
The 5 laws for growth and lasting happiness in real estate in 2025
Discover actionable tips for personal development, meaningful connections, and embracing challenges to thrive in real estate this year.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Pulse Property Agents Expands to Cronulla with new office and welcomes the Luxe Real Estate Agents Team
December 20th, 2024 - Following the recent opening of their second office in Sutherland, Pulse Property Agents is excited to announce their continued expansion with a third office set to open in Cronulla.
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Celebrity Homes
Bill Murray’s historic home hits the market
Bill Murray’s former home in a secret celebrity enclave near NYC lists for US$3.69 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National home values record first decline in almost two years
After peaking in October and holding steady in November, the December dip also pulled the quarterly change into negative territory, marking a -0.1% drop. This small decline brings an end to a robust period of growth that lasted from February 2023 to October 2024—a period defined by high interest rates, cost-of-living pressures, and reduced borrowing capacity. CoreLogic’s research director, Tim…
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Celebrity Homes
Iconic ‘Breaking Bad’ house listed for sale
This house served as a central location throughout the Breaking Bad series.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Real estate heavyweights spill on crushing 2025’s challenges and grabbing opportunities
Industry leaders Laura Valenti, John Foong, Dr Nicola Powell, Thomas McGlynn, and Rachel Atkin, discuss what's on the real estate agenda for 2025.
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Ray White
NurtureCloud supercharges agent success
NurtureCloud takes the guesswork out of prospecting, allowing agents to speak to more of the right clients, at the right time.
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Celebrity Homes
Robert Redford’s waterfront retreat exceeds US$4.15 million asking price
Robert Redford has sold his California home over its asking price, after less than a month on the market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lionel Messi opens his €223 million real estate portfolio to investors
A real estate investment trust owned by Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi made its Spanish stock exchange debut.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Melbourne to lead housing growth as prices set to rise nationwide
Australian house prices are set to continue their upward trajectory, with Melbourne expected to lead major capitals with a 3.5 per cent growth in 2025.
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Movers and Shakers
Ray White donates 11,000 Christmas gifts
More than 350 Ray White offices across Australia and New Zealand came together to give back and support their local communities for the group’s 13th annual A Little Ray of Giving campaign.
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Movers and Shakers
Matthew Jabs to lead Place Newmarket
Top performing agent Matthew Jabs will spearhead the Place Newmarket sales team as the office enters a new chapter.
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