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Celebrity Homes
Priyanka Chopra Jonas sells Mumbai apartments for Rs 16.17 crore ($2.9 million)
Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has sold four residential apartments in Mumbai's Andheri suburb for a total of Rs 16.17 crore ($2.9M), continuing her pattern of divesting Indian real estate holdings.
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Movers and Shakers
Harri Williams-Jones joins JLL’s Residential Project Sales team
JLL has appointed Harri Williams-Jones as Senior Director in its newly established Residential Project Sales and Marketing team in Australia.
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INTERNATIONAL
Rental prices drop in Auckland and Wellington, offering relief for renters
New data from realestate.co.nz shows that rental prices have dropped in two of New Zealand’s largest cities, with Wellington seeing the biggest decline.
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Movers and Shakers
Harcourts dominates at LVD Auctioneering World Championships
Mark McGoldrick from Harcourts Monarch Real Estate has claimed the Premier Division title at the prestigious LVD Auctioneering Championships, leading a strong showing for the Harcourts team.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing taxes now account for half the cost of a new home
Government taxes and charges on new housing have doubled in some Australian cities over the past five years, with new homebuyers now spending up to 15 years of their mortgage just paying off these costs.
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Movers and Shakers
Casey Woods joins Pezet Matheson as Head of Marketing & Operations
Casey Woods brings over 12 years of industry experience to one of the Gold Coast's leading project marketing agencies.
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Ray White
Ray White Queensland teams up with Netball Queensland / Queensland Firebirds
Ray White Queensland today announced an exciting new partnership with Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds.
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LEADERSHIP
What real estate agents can learn from an FBI hostage negotiator
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss has spent decades perfecting the art of persuasion, and his strategies translate seamlessly into the world of real estate.
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Real Estate News
Elders Lifestyle Group Announces Rebrand of 21 Offices Across NSW
Elders Lifestyle Group, a trusted name in property services, is excited to announce the rebranding of its 21 offices, spanning from Forster to Brunswick Heads, effective 1 March 2025 - with the business now branded “Lifestyle.”
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Ray White
Experienced trio take the helm of Ray White Drouin
Ray White Drouin is proud to announce a new chapter in its history, as long-standing team members Dale Atkin, Libby Talbot, and Felicity Bryant assume ownership of the agency.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Could this happen to you? A $238K lesson in insurance protection
Working in real estate means juggling two equally important responsibilities - selling properties and running a business. That’s why many real estate agents turn to insurance to help protect themselves from potential risks.
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OPINION
Is your juice worth the squeeze? A business perspective on effort versus reward
"After several days of being cooped up in a hotel room sitting out Cyclone Alfred, I, like many of you, succumbed to the inevitable: a Netflix binge. My show of choice? With Love, Meghan. You know Duchess of Sussex, married to Prince Harry….ringing any bells? She posed a question that got me thinking: Is your juice worth the squeeze?" Katrina…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New homes require smaller mortgages in five states
Homebuyers in five Australian states are taking out smaller mortgages for new homes than for established properties, challenging the notion that new builds always come with premium price tags.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Renovations add value, but not as much as you think
Homeowners considering renovations can expect to make back at least their costs, but several other factors impact the actual value added to properties.
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Celebrity Homes
Rob Lowe cuts the price of his Beverly Hills home again
Actor Rob Lowe has reduced the asking price of his Beverly Hills home to US$5.2 million, marking the second price cut for the property this year.
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INTERNATIONAL
Dubai’s real estate boom reshapes the Gulf’s luxury market
Dubai’s property market continues its rapid expansion, with residential sales reaching AED 120 billion ($32.7 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, driven by an influx of high-net-worth buyers.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Pulse Property Agents launches elite training program for aspiring agents
Pulse Property Agents is proud to introduce its Centre of Excellence, a hands-on training initiative designed to develop the next generation of real estate professionals.
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Real Estate News
BDM Summit & PM Summit 2025 – How Two Industry Leaders Created the Events That Changed the Game
When Sarah Cincotta, founder of RISE with Sarah Cincotta, and Hermione Gardiner, founder of Sidekick Coaching and Consulting, started their careers in property management, they quickly noticed a recurring pattern—BDMs were expected to generate leads and convert landlords with little guidance, while PMs juggled retention, client relationships, and mounting workloads in an increasingly competitive market. Both spent years refining their…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property market gains momentum as new listings spike in February
Australia’s property market showed renewed momentum in February, with new listings rising across major capital cities and auction clearance rates improving, according to the latest data from Domain. New supply reached a four-month high, marking the second-highest February level on record.
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INTERNATIONAL
US housing shortage reaches nearly 4 million homes
America is facing a critical housing shortage of 3.8 million homes, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for millions of Americans despite recent construction gains.
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Celebrity Homes
Step inside Keira Knightley’s ‘Black Doves’ home
The grand Victorian villa that served as Keira Knightley’s on-screen home in the Netflix spy thriller Black Doves is now on the market for £5 million (AUD $9.7 million).
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Real Estate News
REACH Australia & New Zealand unveils 2025 cohort: six trailblazing companies set to transform real estate
Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), proudly announces the 2025 REACH Australia and New Zealand program, featuring six innovative companies poised to revolutionise the real estate industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
High-end property markets signal broader recovery ahead
Australia's premium property markets are showing strong signs of recovery, potentially signaling a broader market turnaround according to recent data.
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Celebrity Homes
Mick Fanning’s Hamptons-inspired retreat up for auction
Surfing legend Mick Fanning has officially listed his luxury Gold Coast beach house for sale.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental affordability hits record low across Australia
Rental affordability in Australia has deteriorated to its worst level since records began in 2008, with median-income households able to afford just over a third of available rentals.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Are family-sized apartments the future?
For years, Australian apartment living has been synonymous with young professionals and downsizers, while families have largely gravitated toward standalone homes. But as affordability challenges grow and urban planning evolves, a new trend is emerging: larger apartments designed specifically for families.
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Real Estate News
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OPINION
What makes a client say “Yes” when they’ve said “No” before
A client’s “no” isn’t always the end of the road - it’s often just a matter of timing. Pancho Mehrota, CEO of Frontier Performance, says understanding why clients decline, staying patient, and offering ongoing value can turn an initial rejection into a future opportunity.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney among world’s most expensive luxury property markets
Sydney has secured its position as one of the world's most expensive luxury property markets, ranking 11th globally according to a new report.
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Celebrity Homes
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco purchase $35 million Beverly Hills estate
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have acquired a luxurious Spanish-style mansion in Beverly Hills for US$35 million, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.
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INTERNATIONAL
Hartford leads America’s hottest housing markets as buyers pay over asking
Hartford, Connecticut, has been named the hottest housing market in the U.S. for February, according to the latest Realtor.com report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria strengthens renter rights with new laws
Victoria has passed new laws strengthening renter protections, including a complete ban on ‘no reason’ evictions.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Sally Patch: How to successfully launch a new agency
Many aspiring real estate entrepreneurs rush into agency ownership without proper preparation, setting themselves up for preventable challenges. In this episode, Sally Patch shares tips for launching smoothly, avoiding common pitfalls, and building a thriving business from day one.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Transcending loss to leadership: stepping up from sales to CEO
When Michael Nitschke lost both parents in quick succession, he found himself not only grieving but also taking charge of his family’s struggling real estate business. At just 31, he stepped into the role of Managing Director, only to realise the company was on the verge of collapse. Rather than stepping back, he transformed it into a successful independent agency.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Australian agents in world ranking
RE/MAX LLC, the global real estate franchise company and subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., released its TOP 100 and TOP 50 GLOBAL+WORLDWIDE lists at the annual RE/MAX R4® convention in Las Vegas to honour its top 2024 producers from the worldwide network.
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