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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Mandurah takes on 36-hour treadmill challenge for Movember
The team at Harcourts Mandurah is once again stepping up to support men's health by taking part in a 36-hour non-stop treadmill challenge for Movember.
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National
Living by the water now costs 86 per cent more as scarcity pushes prices to new highs
New McGrath research shows waterfront homes now cost 86 per cent more than inland properties. Sydney leads with a 122 per cent premium, while Queensland holds the highest share of waterfront sales.
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Movers and Shakers
Dylan Balmforth appointed Director of People and Expansion at Coronis Group
Coronis Group has appointed Dylan Balmforth as Director of People and Expansion as the company continues its national growth strategy.
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Movers and Shakers
Rohullah Paykari expands LJ Hooker presence in Melbourne’s south-east
After five successful years with LJ Hooker Dandenong, Rohullah Paykari is expanding the network's reach with a second office in Berwick.
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LEADERSHIP
The hidden cost of leadership
Real estate CEO Michael Nitschke reveals the rarely discussed emotional toll of leadership, from mistakes made "in the trenches" to the constant mental burden even successful business owners carry.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group acquires real-time lifestyle data platform Neighbourlytics
REA Group acquires Neighbourlytics, an Australian data platform that reveals how people actually live in neighbourhoods beyond demographic statistics.
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Commercial Real Estate
From core CBDs to fringe markets: Knight Frank maps Australia’s 2026 commercial upswing
Knight Frank’s Australian Horizon 2026 outlook outlines seven forecasts for the commercial sector, pointing to a widening recovery and a shift in investor focus beyond core precincts.
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Movers and Shakers
Sotheby’s International Realty officially expands into Melbourne and appoints new local CEO
Sotheby’s International Realty, the world’s most prestigious luxury real estate brand, has officially launched in Melbourne, appointing Mitch Armstrong as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Projects to lead the new operation.
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INTERNATIONAL
Saudi Arabia opens real estate market to foreign investors
Saudi Arabia will allow foreigners to buy and own property starting January 2026, marking a significant shift in the Kingdom's real estate policy as part of its Vision 2030 economic diversification plan.
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Celebrity Homes
Joe Jonas’ former LA home hits market at reduced price
A Los Angeles home previously owned by singer Joe Jonas is back on the market at $3.99 million (AUD $6.1 million), representing a significant reduction from its September asking price of $4.5 million (AUD $6.9 million).
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Agent Stories
Strategic marketing delivers four offers on Dubbo family home
A four-bedroom family home in Dubbo has sold for $850,000 after a 66-day campaign by Samuel Shooter from Dubbo Real Estate Agency, which generated four offers from competing buyers. The property at 66 Darling Street attracted strong interest through a multi-channel marketing strategy that combined traditional real estate portals with targeted social media campaigns and direct outreach to buyers who…
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Agent Stories
Targeted marketing drives $57,000 in competitive bidding for Norman Park unit
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at 4/166 Norman Avenue, Norman Park has sold under the hammer for $867,000 after Jason generated six registered bidders through strategic buyer campaigns. The 29-day campaign delivered results significantly above suburb benchmarks, with 3,371 views on realestate.com.au, 58 email and phone enquiries, and 60 inspections. Three offers came in before auction day. Campaign strategy delivered measurable…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White leaders unite to bring the whole team
More than 80 Queensland business leaders from Cairns to Coolangatta gathered yesterday for the final Ray White Collective Engagement Series of the year, focusing on a clear strategy for 2026: driving volume, performance, being proud of every transaction, as well as bringing the whole team.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA welcomes new President Jacob Caine to lead property industry
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed a new President and Board for 2026, positioning the organization to navigate upcoming industry challenges and regulatory reforms.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The first 100 days: a property partner’s early lessons in leadership at 23
Moving into a new setting often comes with adjustment, yet Cooper Askew’s first hundred days unfolded differently. Activity lifted quickly, long-term contacts resurfaced, and the foundations laid over the past several years began converting at a faster rate. Rather than focusing on branding or new tools, his early period was defined by structure, consistency and clear routines. The transition became…
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Agent Stories
Pacific Property Buyers secures $43 million rose bay development site off-market
Albert Sassoon from Pacific Property Buyers has negotiated the off-market purchase of a combined 1,400sqm development site in Rose Bay for approximately $43 million, amalgamating three separate titles into a single opportunity. The acquisition at 2, 4 and 6 Conway Avenue brought together two houses and two apartments on a single site, purchased through Mark Yates of Raine & Horne…
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Agent Stories
Strategic Thursday launch drives four offers for Wonga Park home in seven days
Four offers in seven days have driven competition for a Wonga Park family home marketed by Carl Payne of Barry Plant Lilydale, following a strategic Thursday launch with a $1.2–$1.3 million guide. A four-bedroom family home at 13 Packham Place, Wonga Park, has sold for $1,361,000 after just seven days on market, with Carl using strategic launch timing to drive…
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Agent Stories
Bondi retail shop sells well after expressions of interest campaign
A 33-square-metre retail shop at Bondi Road has sold for $830,000 after a competitive expressions of interest campaign led by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith in Bondi Junction. The result came from a multi-channel marketing approach that combined online exposure through realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au with physical signage targeting foot and vehicle traffic, social media and office window display, plus targeted outreach to Nicholas’…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
APRA moves to cap high DTI lending as investor borrowing rises
APRA will introduce a limit on high debt-to-income home loans from February, aiming to prevent a lift in financial system risks as investor borrowing strengthens and housing credit growth moves above its longer-term average.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New homes are now more affordable than ever across the US
New homes are becoming increasingly competitive with existing homes as builders offer significant incentives and more competitive pricing to attract buyers in a challenging market.
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Celebrity Homes
Call of Duty Creator sells California mansion for US$22 million
Dave Anthony, the developer behind Call of Duty: Black Ops, has finalised the sale of his custom Brentwood residence for US$22 million (about AUD$34 million). The home, shaped by his gaming career, includes a hidden server room, soundproof cinema and traditional English design touches.
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Agent Stories
Collaborative turnaround secures Russell Lea family home
Tony Nico from Cobden Hayson, in conjunction with Michael Tringali from McGrath Leichhardt, has sold a five-bedroom house in Russell Lea, achieving a strong result in the competitive inner west. Tony joined forces with Michael to execute a targeted turnaround strategy focused on achieving a timely result as the sellers prepared to transition to their next home. Vendor-focused strategy The…
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Agent Stories
Strategic campaign delivers dozen offers in competitive Belmont North market
Lisa Borstel secured contract exchange in just one week for a three-bedroom house at 30 John Fisher Road, Belmont North, generating a dozen offers through comprehensive marketing. The result significantly outperformed Belmont North’s typical sales timeline of 29 days for three-bedroom houses, demonstrating how targeted campaign strategy can create strong buyer competition even in markets with extended average selling periods.…
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QLD Real Estate News
Queensland’s housing shortage keeps prices climbing
Queensland’s housing shortage is continuing to push prices higher, with new REIQ data showing quarterly growth across every major market. House and unit medians climbed again in the September 2025 quarter, and regional areas delivered some of the state’s strongest results. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella says sustained supply constraints are placing mounting pressure on buyers and warns that improving housing…
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Agent Stories
Database marketing drives off-market studio sale in Bondi Junction
A studio apartment at 508/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction has sold for $442,000 off-market through Century 21 Armstrong-Smith’s targeted database and social media campaign. Nicholas Armstrong-Smith, who leads the Bondi Junction agency, secured the sale without traditional marketing investment by leveraging existing investor connections and strategic digital outreach. The fifth-floor security studio in a building adjacent to the agency’s office…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Double win for BizCover in 2025 rising star awards
BizCover Sales Manager, Kate Bryant, (pictured) and Product Analyst, Pamela Minuto, have been presented with the Insurance Business Rising Star Award for 2025.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Adrian William turns pink signboards into $31,729 for cancer support
Adrian William installs 61 pink signboards across October, donating $500 per campaign to Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Uri Ross: From local roots to real estate success in Nimbin
Uri Ross has leveraged his deep local connections and straightforward approach to build a thriving real estate business in the Northern Rivers region.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Inflation rises to 3.8% as housing costs and electricity drive monthly CPI higher
Australia’s first full Monthly CPI release shows inflation rising to 3.8 per cent in the year to October, up from 3.6 per cent in September. Housing remains the biggest contributor, driven by a 5.9 per cent annual increase and sharp rises in rents, new dwellings and electricity costs. ABS head of prices statistics Michelle Marquardt says the shift to monthly…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
LookingToSell: The Industry Tool Delivering High Intent Seller Leads for Agents
New platform LookingToSell bridges the gap between financially cautious homeowners and real estate agents, offering consumers detailed selling cost calculations while providing agents with high-intent seller leads before they reach the market. The performance-based model charges no upfront fees, only collecting a referral fee upon settlement.
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Celebrity Homes
A look inside Pasadena’s hidden lakefront estate with film ties and a long family history
Hidden within Pasadena’s South San Rafael precinct, this Arts & Crafts–inspired home sits directly on Johnston Lake, the city’s only private body of water. Designed by Doug Ewing, FAIA, and rebuilt in 2006, the estate has featured in productions with Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig and Halle Berry.
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Commercial Real Estate
CBD office markets edge toward a 2026 rebound as supply tightens
Australia’s CBD office markets are showing firmer signs of stabilising, with rising occupier demand and a development pipeline stalled by high construction costs. Premium buildings in major cities are already recording stronger performance, while vacancy rates tighten in key markets such as Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. With more than 1.7 million square metres of planned projects on hold, existing high-grade…
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INTERNATIONAL
NZ property resale gains fall to weakest level since 2013 as short hold periods drag outcomes
New Zealand’s property market recorded its weakest resale gain rate since 2013, with only 87.8 percent of resales achieving a profit in the September quarter. Gains remain sizeable, but shorter ownership continues to carry higher risk, particularly in Auckland, Wellington and the apartment sector. Regions such as Queenstown Lakes remain far more resilient, and while analysts expect steadier conditions in…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The new first step in a sales campaign (and how to use what you already know)
Rising marketing costs have prompted industry leaders, including Nick Boyd, CEO of Belle Property, to question whether launching a listing across every portal on day one is still the smart starting point.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How to get on a vendor’s shopping list
Leading agent Daniel Robinson from Area Specialist has built a wildly successful business, and he explains how he has vendors calling him first.
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